Analysis
NAICS 81119 is the 2022 NAICS industry for other automotive repair and maintenance, part of 8111 (Automotive Repair and Maintenance). Census lists 25 example activities under it in the official index.
County Business Patterns counts 34,260 US establishments in this code in 2023, employing 271,951 people at an average annual payroll of $32,699 per employee (6th percentile of national industries). 50% of the establishments have fewer than five employees, which is close to the national mix.
Between 2018 and 2023 the number of establishments grew 17% and employment rose 9%. The 2018 count used NAICS 2017, so part of a large move can come from codes being redefined rather than from businesses opening or closing.
By establishments it ranks 3rd of the 3 codes at this level within Automotive Repair and Maintenance, with 20.2% of them.
Census lists 6 related activities that belong elsewhere, most often in 32621, 81111, 81112 and 81149. Businesses that do several things are classified by their primary activity, the one that generates the most value, so check those boundaries before settling on this code.
Across its national industries Census lists 25 index entries; typical ones are automotive oil change and lubrication shops, automotive detail shops and automotive air-conditioning repair shops.
Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing automotive repair and maintenance services (except mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance and body, paint, interior, and glass repair) for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers.
Illustrative Examples:
Automotive air-conditioning repair shops Automotive tire repair (except retreading) shops Automotive oil change and lubrication shops Car washes Automotive rustproofing and undercoating shops
Source: US Census Bureau, NAICS 2022 Manual.
Not this code if…
| The business mainly does | Use instead |
|---|---|
| Tire retreading or recapping | 32621 Tire Manufacturing |
| Automotive vehicle mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance | 81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance |
| Automotive body, paint, interior, and glass repair | 81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair |
| Motorcycle repair and maintenance services | 81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance |
| Retailing and installing automotive audio equipment | 44133 Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers |
| Retailing new tires in combination with tire repair services | 44134 Tire Dealers |
Index entries (25)
- Automotive oil change and lubrication shops
- Automotive detail shops
- Automotive air-conditioning repair shops