2017 NAICS Definition

T = Canadian, Mexican, and United States industries are comparable.

811111 General Automotive Repair

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.

Illustrative Examples:

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


Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Retailing new automotive parts and accessories and also providing automotive vehicle repair services--are classified in Industry 441310, Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores;
  • Changing motor oil and lubricating the chassis of automotive vehicles--are classified in U.S. Industry 811191, Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops;
  • Replacing and repairing automotive vehicle exhaust systems--are classified in U.S. Industry 811112, Automotive Exhaust System Repair;
  • Replacing and repairing automotive vehicle transmissions--are classified in U.S. Industry 811113, Automotive Transmission Repair;
  • Retailing motor fuels and also providing automotive vehicle repair services--are classified in Industry Group 4471, Gasoline Stations;
  • Retailing automobiles and light trucks for highway use and also providing automotive vehicle repair services--are classified in Industry Group 4411, Automobile Dealers; and
  • Motorcycle repair and maintenance services--are classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance.
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NAICS		   2012
NAICS		   2017
NAICS		   Corresponding Index
Entries
811111   811111   811111   Automotive engine repair and replacement shops
811111   811111   811111   Automotive fleet repair and maintenance services
811111   811111   811111   Automotive repair and replacement shops, general
811111   811111   811111   Car repair shops, general
811111   811111   811111   Diesel engine repair shops, automotive
811111   811111   811111   Engine repair and replacement shops, automotive
811111   811111   811111   Garages, general automotive repair (except gasoline service stations)
811111   811111   811111   General automotive repair shops
811111   811111   811111   Mobile automotive and truck repair services
811111   811111   811111   Truck repair shops, general