45 Auto Repair Industry Statistics Every Shop Should Know (2026)

U.S. auto repair and maintenance market size.

IBISWorld

Annual growth rate of the auto repair industry.

IBISWorld

Number of auto repair shops in the United States.

IBISWorld

Average annual revenue per auto repair shop.

Auto Care Association

Registered vehicles in the United States.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics

Average age of vehicles on U.S. roads, driving sustained repair demand.

S&P Global Mobility

Average cost of an auto repair visit.

AAA Auto Repair Survey

Average annual spending per vehicle on maintenance and repair.

AAA Driving Costs Study

Of vehicle owners who research repair shops online before visiting.

Local Search Association

Of customers who say online reviews influence their choice of shop.

BrightLocal Consumer Survey

Of auto repair customers who prefer to book appointments online.

Broadly Auto Services Report

Of customers who have switched shops due to poor communication.

J.D. Power Auto Service Index

Of customers who prefer text updates on repair status.

Podium Auto Industry Report

Of auto repair shops that use shop management software.

Ratchet+Wrench Industry Survey

Of shops that use digital vehicle inspection tools.

AutoVitals Technology Report

Of shops that use automated customer communication tools.

Tekmetric Industry Data

Of shops that use CRM or customer retention software.

Shop-Ware Client Data

Of shop owners who say technology investment has increased profitability.

Ratchet+Wrench Management Survey

Increase in customer retention for shops using automated follow-ups.

Broadly Auto Services Report