aftermarket
noun
af·ter·mar·ket
ˈaf-tər-ˌmär-kət 
plural aftermarkets
1
: the market for parts and accessories used in the repair or enhancement of a product (such as an automobile)
2
: a secondary market (see market entry 1 sense 4c(1)) available after sales in the original market are finished
a movie in the DVD aftermarket
3
: the market for a stock following its initial public offering when its shares can be freely traded among investors
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Carmakers are also adopting new business models to turn car buyers into lifetime customers — software subscriptions and services, for example, or aftermarket performance parts for car enthusiasts.
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Joann Muller, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Photo : Mecum Auctions The interior is loosely based on that of a 2011 Mustang and comprises ubiquitous black leather, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a cue-ball-style shifter knob for the six-speed manual transmission.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
This increase was primarily driven by growth in military OEM and aftermarket sales.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
BorgWarner is also involved in the automotive aftermarket industry.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Joann Muller, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
Photo : Mecum Auctions The interior is loosely based on that of a 2011 Mustang and comprises ubiquitous black leather, an aftermarket steering wheel, and a cue-ball-style shifter knob for the six-speed manual transmission.
—Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Mar. 2025
This increase was primarily driven by growth in military OEM and aftermarket sales.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 6 Feb. 2025
BorgWarner is also involved in the automotive aftermarket industry.
—Bruce Martin, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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“Aftermarket.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftermarket. Accessed 12 Apr. 2025.
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