Powered by LevrNAICS 811111: General automotive repair
NAICS 811111 is the industry code for general automotive repair. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for auto repair and dealers and start your application when you are ready.
What 811111 covers
General automotive repair shops provide a broad range of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance for cars and light trucks, such as engine repair, brakes, tune ups, diagnostics and suspension work.
Included in this code
- General auto repair
- Engine diagnostics and repair
- Brake and suspension repair
- Tune ups and maintenance
- Auto electrical repair
- Fleet maintenance for light vehicles
Not this code
- Specialized repair like transmissions and exhaust: see 811114 Specialized automotive repair
- Body and paint shops: see 811121 Automotive body, paint, and interior repair and maintenance
- Oil change shops: see 811191 Automotive oil change and lubrication shops
- Car dealers with service: see 441110 New car dealers
Businesses that use 811111
Financing for this trade
Auto repair shops finance lifts, diagnostic scanners, alignment machines and tools with equipment loans, buy shops and buildings with SBA 7(a) and 504 loans, and use lines of credit or merchant cash advances for parts and payroll. Lenders look at car count, average repair order, fleet accounts, ASE certified techs and environmental condition of the property.
Apply for funding with AIIs 811111 the right code for a general auto repair shop?
Yes. 811111 is for shops doing a broad range of mechanical and electrical repair on cars and light trucks, including independent repair shops, franchise service centers and mobile mechanics. Shops focused on one system such as transmissions or exhaust use 811114. Collision shops use 811121, and quick lube shops use 811191.
What is the SBA size standard for 811111?
SBA sets the size standard for 811111 at $9 million in average annual receipts, averaged over the last five completed fiscal years and counting affiliates. General automotive repair shops at or under that figure qualify as small businesses for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans and for federal small business set asides. Most independent general automotive repair shops fall well inside the limit, so size is rarely what decides an SBA application.
What financing do auto repair shops use?
Common products are SBA 7(a) loans to buy a shop, SBA 504 loans for the building, equipment loans for lifts, scanners and alignment racks, and a line of credit for parts. Lenders look at car count, average repair order, fleet accounts, tech staffing and any environmental issues at the property.
What does NAICS 811111 cover?
General automotive repair. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 81 Other services (except public administration), 811 Repair and maintenance, 8111 Automotive repair and maintenance, 81111 Automotive mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance.
What financing do NAICS 811111 businesses use?
Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for auto repair and dealers businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.
Where do I put NAICS 811111?
On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.