Industry Trends Report Volume Seven Number Four Q4 2007 -

Industry Trends Report Volume Seven Number Four Q4 2007

A Quarterly Publication from Mitchell International, this document has features including: “Measuring Alternate Parts Usage,” “The Economy & Short-Term Energy Outlook,” plus a Special Editor’s Feature Article: “Will the Soon-to-Come Chinese Cars Affect Salvage Prices?”

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