Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing or customizing automotive vehicle and trailer bodies and interiors; and/or painting automotive vehicles and trailer bodies. Illustrative Examples: Automotive body shops Automotive body conversion services Restoration shops, antique and classic automotive Automotive paint shops
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 81 | Other Services (except Public Administration) 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Other Services (except Public Administration) sector comprises establishments engaged in providing services not specifically provided for elsewhere in the classification system. Establishments in this sector are primarily engaged in activities such as equipment and machinery repairing, promoting or administering religious activities, grantmaking, advocacy, and providing drycleaning and laundry services, personal care services, death care services, pet care (except veterinary) services, photofinishing services, temporary parking services, and dating services. Private households that engage in employing workers on or about the premises in activities primarily concerned with the operation of the household are included in this sector. Excluded from this sector are establishments primarily engaged in retailing new equipment and also performing repairs and general maintenance on equipment. These establishments are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade. |
| 811 | Repair and Maintenance 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Repair and Maintenance subsector restore machinery, equipment, and other products to working order. These establishments also typically provide general or routine maintenance (i.e., servicing) on such products to ensure they work efficiently and to prevent breakdown and unnecessary repairs. The NAICS structure for this subsector brings together most types of repair and maintenance establishments and categorizes them based on production processes (i.e., on the type of repair and maintenance activity performed, and the necessary skills, expertise, and processes that are found in different repair and maintenance establishments). This NAICS classification does not delineate between repair services provided to businesses versus those that serve households. Although some industries primarily serve either businesses or households, separation by class of customer is limited by the fact that many establishments serve both. Establishments repairing computers and consumer electronics products are two examples of such overlap. The Repair and Maintenance subsector does not include all establishments that do repair and maintenance. For example, a substantial amount of repair is done by establishments that also manufacture machinery, equipment, and other goods. These establishments are included in the Manufacturing sector in NAICS. In addition, repair of transportation equipment is often provided by or based at transportation facilities, such as airports and seaports, and these activities are included in the Transportation and Warehousing sector. A particularly unique situation exists with repair of buildings. Plumbing, electrical installation and repair, painting and decorating, and other construction-related establishments are often involved in performing installation or other work on new construction as well as providing repair services on existing structures. While some specialize in repair, it is difficult to distinguish between the two types and all are included in the Construction sector. Excluded from this subsector are establishments primarily engaged in rebuilding or remanufacturing machinery and equipment. These are classified in Sector 31-33, Manufacturing. Also excluded are retail establishments that provide after-sale services and repair. These are classified in Sector 44-45, Retail Trade. |
| 8111 | Automotive Repair and Maintenance 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments involved in providing repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers. Establishments in this industry group employ mechanics with specialized technical skills to diagnose and repair the mechanical and electrical systems for automotive vehicles, repair automotive interiors, and paint or repair automotive exteriors. |
| 81112 | Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair 5-digit NAICS industry | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following: (1) repairing or customizing automotive vehicle and trailer bodies and interiors; (2) painting automotive vehicle and trailer bodies; (3) replacing, repairing, and/or tinting automotive vehicle glass; and (4) customizing automobile, truck, and van interiors for the physically disabled or other customers with special requirements. Illustrative Examples: Automotive body shops Automotive paint shops Automotive glass shops Restoration shops, antique and classic automotive |
| 811121 | Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance 6-digit U.S. detail | This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing or customizing automotive vehicle and trailer bodies and interiors; and/or painting automotive vehicles and trailer bodies. Illustrative Examples: Automotive body shops Automotive body conversion services Restoration shops, antique and classic automotive Automotive paint shops |
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Classification References
- 01Automotive glass replacement, repair, and/or tinting--are classified in U.S. Industry 811122, Automotive Glass Replacement Shops;
- 02Automotive rustproofing and undercoating services--are classified in U.S. Industry 811198, All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance;
- 03Manufacturing automotive vehicles and trailers or customizing these vehicles on an assembly line basis--are classified in Subsector 336, Transportation Equipment Manufacturing; and
- 04Motorcycle repair and maintenance services--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.
Index Items
Antique and classic automotive restoration
Automotive body shops
Automotive paint shops
Automotive upholstery shops
Body conversion services, automotive
Body shops, automotive
Interior repair shops, automotive
Paint shops, automotive
Restoration shops, antique and classic automotive
Truck trailer body shops
Truck trailer paint and body repair
Upholstery shops, automotive
Van conversion shops (except on assembly line or factory basis)
How Item Can Help
The Warehouse Management System optimizes inventory levels of spare parts and supplies, reducing downtime by ensuring repair shops have access to critical components when they are needed most.
The Order Management System automates the routing of customer repair requests to the closest facility, minimizing response times and maximizing the efficiency of technicians across the network.
The Transportation Management System streamlines the delivery of heavy parts and materials between manufacturers and repair bays, cutting logistics costs and improving overall fleet mobility.
External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 811121.
National Automobile Dealers Association
Leading trade association representing automotive dealers, including many body shop owners and technicians.
U.S. Department of Transportation - Automotive Service
Official government site providing resources for automotive service and repair businesses.
Automotive Service Excellence
Industry directory and certification body focused on quality standards for repair and service shops.
