# In-Car Service Auto brands collaborate to offer instant, in-car services. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Mar 3, 2016 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/incar-service ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.0/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the In-Car Service trend? **In-Car Service:** As convenience culture continues to dominate, car services are adapting with instantaneous features for added efficiency. Teaming with up with unlikely services like food retailers and delivery brands, auto brands are allowing drivers to easily order, buy or request products from the convenience of their own car dashboard. These integrated features not only reflect the continuing use of technology in consumer lives, but also a need for services that can be accessed no matter where you may be, especially while on-the-go. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Mar 3 to Oct 7, 2016 - Published: Mar 3, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity), [Artificial Intelligence](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/artificial-intelligence) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the In-Car Service trend ### In-Car Services Car services are integrating instantaneous features for added efficiency and teaming up with food retailers and delivery brands to allow consumers to easily order, buy or request products from their car dashboard. ### On-Demand Services On-demand apps are becoming extremely popular across a range of categories, including automotive, which offers apps for valet services, insurance plans, fuel deliveries, transportation and on-call mechanic services. ### IoT Parcel Deliveries IoT-enabled parcel delivery services like Smart Ready to Drop by Smart Automobile show how fitting vehicles with connectivity boxes enabling communication on 2G and 3G networks can facilitate expedient parcel deliveries directly to vehicles. ## What the In-Car Service trend means for industry ### For Automotive Auto brands seek out collaborations to offer in-car services and on-demand apps to provide drivers with access to various services and products from their dashboards. ### For On-Demand Services Industries across the board are experiencing a surge in on-demand services, from delivery services to car mechanics to smart parcel deliveries. ### For E-commerce Smart delivery services like Urb-It that offer delivery direct to car trunks have a limited shopping scope associated with the brand, but could broaden with more partnerships with other e-commerce platforms. ## Workshop question In what way can you provide a convenient service to your on-the-go consumers? ## Trend signals for In-Car Service Trend score 3.0 out of 10, from popularity 41%, activity 40%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 41% - Activity: 40% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the In-Car Service trend 5 featured examples from Mar 3 to Oct 7, 2016. - [Gasoline Delivery Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filld-app): The 'Filld' App Circumvents Gas Stations for Drivers (Category: Autos) Implication: The gasoline delivery industry has changed with the introduction of mobile apps and 24/7 scheduling innovation allowing businesses to expand their operations to meet customer dema… - [Simplified Gas Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gas-delivery-service): The Gas-e Service Lets You Order Gas Refills From Your Smartphone (Category: Autos) Implication: The transportation industry can benefit by offering mobile gas refill delivery services to their busy customers for increased convenience and satisfaction. - [On-Call Mechanic Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yourmechanic): YourMechanic Brings the Repair Shop to a Driver's Home or Office (Category: Autos) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate technology to enable on-demand and cost-effective auto repair and maintenance services. - [IoT Parcel Deliveries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-box-program): This Smart Box Program Delivers Parcels to Car Trunks Directly (Category: Tech) Implication: The automotive industry can leverage the Smart Ready To Drop program to offer connected vehicle delivery services as an added value to customers. - [In-Car Delivery Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/car-delivery-service): Urb-It Takes Your Online Shopping Straight to Your Car Within Two Hours (Category: Autos) Implication: Automakers can capitalize on in-car delivery services to enhance customer experience and differentiate their vehicles in the market. ## Recent trend clusters - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Autos - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) - [Factory-Backed Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-performance-centers) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) - [Electric Luxury Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-price-ev-sedans) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)