Other Automotive Mechanical & Electrical Repair & Maintenance
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 811118 directly.
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Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing specialized mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance services (except engine repair and replacement, exhaust systems repair, and transmission repair) for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Automotive brake repair shops
- Automotive radiator repair shops
- Automotive electrical repair shops
- Automotive tune-up shops
Which code does this activity belong in?
Code 811118 covers establishments providing specialized repair for specific automotive components, excluding three major systems. Brake repair shops, radiator repair shops, and electrical repair shops fall here. Shops specializing in engine repair belong in General Automotive Repair, while those focused solely on exhaust systems or transmissions are classified in Automotive Exhaust System Repair and Automotive Transmission Repair respectively. Establishments offering a wide range of services across multiple repair types are also classified as General Automotive Repair rather than in this specialized code.
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