NAICS Code for Auto Repair Shop
The NAICS code for an auto repair shop is 811111, General Automotive Repair. General automotive repair shops use 811111, General Automotive Repair. Specialty shops are coded separately: in 2022 NAICS, brake, transmission, exhaust and other specialized repair shops are grouped under 811114. Repair of heavy equipment and forklifts is 811310, not an automotive code.
Related codes to add
Most businesses list several NAICS codes. Use 811111 as your primary if it covers most of your revenue, and add these when they describe work you also do:
| Code | Use it when | Size standard |
|---|---|---|
| 811114 Specialized Automotive Repair | You specialize in one system, such as transmissions, brakes, exhaust or alignment. | $9 million or less in receipts |
| 811121 Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance | You do body, paint or interior repair. | $9 million or less in receipts |
| 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance | You repair forklifts, heavy equipment or construction machinery. | $12.5 million or less in receipts |
| 811198 All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance | You do tire repair, rustproofing, emissions testing or other auto services. | $10 million or less in receipts |
How to choose
Your primary NAICS code should match the work that brings in most of your revenue, and it sets which size standard applies to you for most set-aside contracts. Read each code's Census definition before you register. Our guide on how to choose NAICS codes covers the trade-offs. To see whether you count as small under these codes, try the size standard checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NAICS code for an auto repair shop?
The NAICS code for an auto repair shop is 811111, General Automotive Repair. General automotive repair shops use 811111, General Automotive Repair. Specialty shops are coded separately: in 2022 NAICS, brake, transmission, exhaust and other specialized repair shops are grouped under 811114. Repair of heavy equipment and forklifts is 811310, not an automotive code.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 811111?
A business counts as small under NAICS 811111 with $9 million or less in average annual receipts, under the SBA's table of size standards. Federal contracts set aside for small businesses under this code are limited to firms that meet it.
Can I list more than one NAICS code?
Yes. In your SAM.gov registration you pick one primary NAICS code and can add as many others as describe work you can actually do. Add every code below that fits, because agencies search and set aside contracts by code.