U.S. establishments for motor vehicle repair and maintenance 2010-2021

In the fourth quarter of 2021, there were nearly 239,100 auto repair and maintenance centers in the U.S., a two percent increase from the previous year. Between the fourth quarter of 2010 and 2021, the industry added over 17,700 establishments.

Automotive repair

The number of vehicles in operation in the United States has mostly risen and the most recent estimates suggest that the average age of vehicles on U.S. roads is increasing every year. These trends indicate that the automotive repair industry has room for growth. It is estimated that the revenue generated by the automotive repair industry will grow in the coming years.

U.S. automotive repair sector forecasts

There are many sectors in the U.S. automotive repair industry. Routine services such as oil changes, tire repair, and air conditioning, as well as non-routine services such as rust-proofing and exterior painting are all considered part of the repair industry. Forecasts indicate that body, paint, and interior repair revenues could grow in recent years. Other sectors are also projected to grow over time as well. On the other hand, the total revenue generated by the automotive exhaust system repair sector is expected to be lower than that of the paint and exterior sectors.