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title: "General Automotive Repair — NAICS 811111"
url: "https://vantainsights.com/industry/811111-general-automotive-repair"
naics: "811111"
naics_frame: "2017"
updated: "2026-09-17"
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# General Automotive Repair

NAICS 811111

## Key Figures

| Figure | Value | Source | Year |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Establishments | 84,859 | Census CBP | 2023 |
| Employment | 403,389 | Census CBP | 2023 |
| Market size | $71.0B | Census Economic Census | 2022 |

Figures are published for NAICS 811111 directly.

## Official definition

This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing (1) a wide range of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers or (2) engine repair and replacement.

Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.

## Illustrative examples

- Automobile repair garages (except gasoline service stations)
- General automotive repair shops
- Automotive engine repair and replacement shops

## Which code does this activity belong in?

General Automotive Repair comprises establishments providing either a wide range of mechanical and electrical repair services or specializing in engine repair and replacement. Establishments focusing exclusively on exhaust system repair or transmission repair are classified in Automotive Exhaust System Repair or Automotive Transmission Repair respectively. Shops specializing in other single services such as brake repair, radiator repair, or electrical work belong in Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance.

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## Where this sits

- [81 Other Services (except Public Administration)](https://vantainsights.com/industry/81-other-services)
- [811 Repair and Maintenance](https://vantainsights.com/industry/811-repair-maintenance)
- [8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance](https://vantainsights.com/industry/8111-automotive-repair-maintenance)
- [81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance](https://vantainsights.com/reports/81111-general-automotive-repair)

## Related classifications

- [811112 Automotive Exhaust System Repair](https://vantainsights.com/industry/811112-automotive-exhaust-system-repair)
- [811113 Automotive Transmission Repair](https://vantainsights.com/industry/811113-automotive-transmission-repair)
- [811118 Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance](https://vantainsights.com/industry/811118-other-automotive-mechanical-electrical-repair-maintenance)

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