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AutoRepairShops
IndustrySnapshot
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IndustrySegments
Thefollowingchartbreaksdownthesegmentswithintheautorepairindustry.
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Generalautomotiverepair
85.60%
6.70%
5.70%
2.00%
IndustrySegments
GeneralAutomotive
Repair
AutomotiveTransmission
Repair&Maintenance
AllOtherRepairs
AutomotiveExhaust
Repair
Thissegmenthasgrownasapercentageofoverallindustryrevenueinthepastfiveyears,and
isexpectedtoincrease.Businessesthatmakeupthissegmentprovideallinclusiveservices.
Theseservicesinclude:diagnostics,alternatorandstarterrebuilding,no‐startanddriv ability,
fuelinjectioncleaning,timingbeltchange,tune‐up,clutches,brakeservice,plusmanyother
services.Itisreportedthateachyeartheaveragerepairshopreplacesbetween25to30
engines.
Automotivetransmission
Includedinthiscategoryis:hydraulic,electronic,andcomputersystems.Thissegmentis
expectedtomaintainitscurrentpercentageofthemarketsegmentforthenextfiveyears.
Automotiveexhaustrepair
Thissegmentismadeupofmechanicswhospecializeintherepairandinstallationof
automotiveexhaustsystems.Overthepastfiveyearsthissegmenthasbeencontractingasa
resultofimprovedtechnologies.Non‐corrosivestainlesssteelpartshaveextendedthelivesof
partsinexhaustsystemsapproximately10yearsandthathasdecreasedtheneedforrepairs.
Otherrepairs
Otherrepairsinclude:tune‐ups,tireretreading,automotiveelectricalrepair,fuelsystem
conversion,batteryandignitionrepair,andgeneratorandstarterrepair.Approximately17.2%
ofotherrepairscomefromradiatorrepairs.
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IBISWorld Pty Ltd., “Auto Mechanics in the US.” New York: IBISWorld. March 15, 2010. http://www.ibisworld.com
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IndustryData
BodyShopBusinessMonthlyprovidesindustrydataonoperatingcostsforrepairshops.
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The
followingchartshowsannualgrossincomeandthepercentageofrepairshopowners
reportingthatincome.
0% 10% 20% 30% 40%
LessThan$249,999
$250,000to$349,999
$350,000to$749,999
$750,000to$1Million
$1Millionormore
34%
10%
20%
10%
26%
AnnualGrossSalesVolume
Thechartbelowestimatesthebreakdownofpurchasedollarsforshops.Theaverageshop
spends$2,500amonthonpaint.Ofallautomotiverepairshop,91%ownsometypeof
computerizedestimatingsystem,50%ownacomputerizedmeasuringsystem,andowna35%
ownacrossdraftspraybooth.
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21%
31%
15%
8%
7%
6%
8%
4%
%ofPurchasingDollarsSpenton:
Paint
CrashParts
RefinishingMaterials
RepairMaterials
Tools
CapitalEquipment
MechanicalParts
Other
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“Industry Statistics,” BodyShop Business, http://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/IndustryStatistics.aspx (April 23,
2010).
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Ibid
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AverageAnnualSalary
MetalTechnicians $48,973
Painters $51,720
Mechanics $44,478
EntryLevelEmployees $28,342
OfficeManagers $38,132
SeniorEstimators $56,365
ThetableabovebreaksdownaveragesalaryforautorepairshopsintheU.S.Sixty‐fivepercent
ofshopshaveatleastoneemployeewhohasbeenemployedwiththemformorethantwenty
years.Belowisalistofsomeofthefringebenefitsofferedbysomeshops:
• 77%ofshopsoffermedicalcoverage
• 65%ofshopsofferuniforms
• 93%ofshopsofferpaidvacations
• 67%ofshopsofferpaidtrainingandeducation
• 28%ofshopsoffera401Kplan
• 13%ofshopsofferavisionplan
• 33%ofshopsofferpaidsickdays
• 16%ofshopsofferprofitsharing
SuccessFactors
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AchievingEconomiesofScale
Businessesthataresuccessfulinachievingeconomiesofscales,especiallyindistributioncosts
andadvertisingprovetobethemostsuccessful.
WorkplaceSafety
Successfulbusinessesfocusonmaintainingsafeworkingconditionsanditscorporateimage
revolvesaroundsafetyandenvironmentconsciousness.
StrongInventoryManagementSkills
Strongbusinessesareabletocontrolstockonhandandinstallaccuratecostingsystems.
EmploymentofSkilledAutomotiveTechnicians
Itisimportanttohaveaccesstoaskilledworkforceasvehiclesarebecomingmore
technologicallyadvancedandcomplicated.
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IBISWorld Pty Ltd., “Auto Mechanics in the US.” New York: IBISWorld. March 15, 2010. http://www.ibisworld.com
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ProvideSuperiorafterSalesServiceandSupport
Thissegmentcanbeextremelycompetitive,sosuperiorcustomerserviceisextremely
important.
ObtainMostRecentRepairandTechnologyInformation
Togainrepeatcustomers,businessesneedtohaveaccesstorepairinformationfromthe
originalequipmentmanufacturer.
LocatedClosetoKeyMarkets
Thesizeandlocationofthebusinessisessentialtoitssuccess.Thelocationwilldeterminethe
potentialmarketsizeandindicatesaveragecustomersincome,vehiclecount,population,and
competition.
RisksandChallenges
InsuranceDependence
Insurancedirectrepairprogramscanmake‐upnearlyallofashop’srevenue.Someshopsfeel
forcedtoconformtoinsurancedemandsandsuggestionstoinstallcheaperaftermarketparts
atcertainbillablerates,tomaintainthesaleslevelsandbusinesstheyareusedto.
RepairInformationControlledbyCarMakers
Onboarddiagnosticsystemscanhindertechniciansfrommakingappropriaterepairs.
Techniciansarerequiredtohavespecialequipmentandinformationtorepaircertainpartsand
problems.Insomecases,carmakersreleaseinformationfirsttotheirowncardealers.
CarDealerCompetition
Moderncarshavebecomemorecomplexrequiringtechnicallyproficientrepairshops.The
partsdepartmentinmanydealershipshasbecomemoreprofitablethanthesalesdepartment.
Ifcustomerserviceisperformedwellduringthewarrantyphase,thereisanincreasedchance
thattheclientwillreturnforadditionalrepairandmaintenancewhenthewarrantyexpirers.
TurnoverofPersonnel
Thereisagreatdemandforexperiencestechnicians.Turnoverremainshighinmany
companiesdespitetheincentivesmanybusinessesareusingtokeeptrainedstaffaround.
SpecialHandlingRequirementforNewMaterials
Non‐traditionalmaterialusehasbecomeachallengeformanyrepairshops.Trainedstaff,
specialtools,andinsomecasecertificationarerequiredfortherepairofvehiclesusingcertain
material;likealuminum.
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Trends
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DecreasingNumberofCarAccidents
Withincreasedvehiclesafety,milderweatherandfewermilesdriven,thedemandforauto
repairhasslowedandautoshopshavebeguntostruggle.
EvolvingServiceOfferings
Asvehiclespartsbecomemoredurable,shopsfocusonlightrepairandexpandservice
offerings.Customerswhooncedidworkthemselvesareforcedtogotoashopbecauseofthe
growingcomplexityinnewvehicles.
GrowingNeedforCertification
Insurancecompaniesarebeginningtorequirethecertificationofrepairshoptechnicians.The
mostcommoncertificationcurrentlyisAutomotiveServiceExcellence(ASE).
TrendsEvolvinginDriving
Drivinghabitshavechangedforconsumersduetorecordhighgasprices.Aftermorethana
decadeofgrowth,totaltrafficvolumedecreasedbetween2007and2008.
Anti‐SteeringLegislation
Somestateshaveconsideredpassinglawstopreventinsurancecompaniesfrom“steering”
businesstolargeautorepairshops.Thiscausessmallerindependentbusinessestolose
revenue.Insurancecompaniesrefusetopaymorethanprevailingrate,andmanyshopsbelieve
theyareatfaultfordepressinglaborrateandpreventsmallshopsfrombeingprofitable.
ConsumerDemographicsorExpenditures
AccordingtotheHouseholdSpendingguide,thefollowingareconsumerdemographicsfor
vehiclemaintenanceandrepairin2007:
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• Thoseages35to44aretentimesmorelikelytothantheaveragepersontospend
moneyonvehiclemaintenanceandrepair.Annually,theaveragepersoninthis
segmentspends$805ontheseservices.
• Thoseages45to54aretwenty‐eighttimesmorelikelytothantheaveragepersonto
spendmoneyonvehiclemaintenanceandrepair.Annually,theaveragepersoninthis
segmentspends$941ontheseservices.
• Thoseages55to64aretentimesmorelikelytothantheaveragepersontospend
moneyonvehiclemaintenanceandrepair.Annually,theaveragepersoninthis
segmentspends$885ontheseservices.
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First Research, Inc. 2007, “Automotive Repair Shops.” Austin, TX: First Research. January 25, 2010.
http://www.firstresearch.com
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Household spending: who spends how much on what. 1997. Ithaca, N.Y.: New Strategist Publications.
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• Marriedcouplesare36timesmorelikelythantheaveragepersontospendmoneyon
vehiclemaintenanceandrepair.Annually,theaveragepersoninthissegmentspends
$1,010ontheseservices.
• Asinglepersonis36timeslesslikelythantheaveragepersontospendmoneyon
vehiclemaintenanceandrepair.Annually,theaveragepersoninthissegmentspends
$621ontheseservices.
FinancialInformation
Thefinancialsofsmallandlargecompaniesareusedtoestablishindustryaveragesforseveral
itemsontheincomestatement,balancesheetandfinancialratios.Smallcompaniesincluded
thosewithsaleslessthan$729,228annually;atotalof267smallbusinessesweresurveyed.
Companieswithsalesgreaterthan$729,228wereconsideredlargeautorepairshops.There
wereatotalof1068largeautorepairshopfinancialscollected.Thebelowtableisbasedoff
informationfromFirstResearchandcanbeusedasabenchmarkagainstthefinancialsofany
autorepairshop.
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CompanyBenchmarkInformation
IncomeStatement
Small
Company Aggregate
NetSales 100% 100%
GrossProfit 51.20% 48.10%
OperatingIncome 4.10% 3.90%
NetProfitAfterTax 2.80% 2.30%
BalanceSheet
Small
Company Aggregate
Cash 9.40% 8.40%
AccountsReceivable 5.60% 13%
Inventory 9.00% 13.30%
TotalCurrentAssets 24.40% 36.10%
TotalFixedAssets 31.80% 23.40%
OtherNon‐CurrentAssets 43.80% 40.50%
TotalAssets 100% 100%
AccountsPayable 5.90% 9.20%
TotalCurrentLiabilities 39.50% 36.70%
TotalLong‐TermLiabilities 5.20% 7.70%
NetWorth 55.30% 55.50%
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First Research, Inc. 2007, “Automotive Repair Shops.” Austin, TX: First Research. January 25, 2010.
http://www.firstresearch.com
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Our subscription to this service is possible through donations made by Metcalf Hodges and Wells Fargo Bank.
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FinancialRatios
Small
Company Aggregate
QuickRatio 0.84 0.89
CurrentRatio 1.84 1.76
CurrentLiabilitiestoNet
Worth 14.50% 42.0%
CurrentLiabilitiesto
Inventory 152% 155.50%
TotalLiabilitiestoNet
Worth 31.50% 69%
FixedAssetstoNetWorth 19% 32%
CollectionPeriod 7.70% 15.10%
InventoryTurnover 21.30% 18.60%
AssetstoSales 32% 29%
SalestoWorkingCapital 4.50% 7.40%
AccountsPayabletoSales 2% 3%
ReturnonSales 3% 2%
ReturnonAssets 7% 6%
ReturnonInvestment 34% 23%
InterestCoverage 4.40% 6%
Websites
Thefollowingwebsitesaregreatresourcesforindustrytrends,statistics,news,networking
connections,tradeshows,events,andarticles.
AutomotiveServiceAssociation
http://www.asashop.org/
AutomotiveBodyRepairNews
http://abrn.search‐autoparts.com/
ProfessionalToolandEquipmentNews
http://www.pten.com/
BodyShopBusiness
http://www.bodyshopbusiness.com/
BureauofTransportationStatistics
http://www.bts.gov/
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