Automotive Service & Collision Repair Industry Overview

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Industry Description

Companies that provide auto maintenance, repair, and/or body work to cars, trucks, vans, and SUVs.

Industry Trends

More Cars, More Driving

From 1999 to 2004, the number of cars, motorcycles and light trucks (with two axles, four tires) in the US increased 10 percent to 234 million. The average annual mileage per vehicle increased 10 percent to 11,660 miles. With more vehicles and driving, demand for mechanical repair services has increased steadily.

Industry Competitors

Industry Codes

Hoover's has developed its own industry classifications to better serve its customers. These classifications are mapped to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and the older U.S. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system. The Automotive Service & Collision Repair maps to a number of NAICS codes including:

NAICS
NAICS Title
General Automotive Repair
Automotive Exhaust System Repair
Automotive Transmission Repair
Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance

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Industry Financials

Using the 2002 Census Bureau Economic Census, Hoover's has generated an industry financial summary for the Automotive Service & Collision Repair industry.

Indicator
Total
NAICS Codes
9
Establishments
159,720
Sales, receipts or shipments ($1,000)
$73,224,394
Annual Payroll ($1,000)
$20,993,370
Paid Employees
780,793

Industry People



Industry Jobs

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