US Automotive Service Market Size (2024 - 2029)

US Automotive Service Market Analysis

The US Automotive Service Market size is estimated at USD 188.13 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 251.52 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 5.98% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The COVID-19 pandemic compelled about 95% of all automotive-related companies to put their workforces on hold during the lockdowns in the year 2020. However, the United States witnessed a lockdown for only a few weeks compared to other countries worldwide. The country's high motor vehicle demand fuels an active automotive industry. The road vehicle and parts retail trade has quickly recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, generating over USD 1.5 trillion in revenue. The global automotive chip shortage, on the other hand, poses a challenge to the industry, and the monthly inventory-to-sales ratio has been falling since April 2020.

Over the long term, automotive service companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence-based automated vehicle inspection technology for vehicle inspection to widen their customer base. For instance, In February 2022, Scope Technology, a US-based tech firm, collaborated with Microsoft's Azure cloud computation to develop AI-automated vehicle inspection technology. This visual inspection takes less than 5 minutes and saves 50% on costs.

The increasing age of vehicles will benefit industry growth because older vehicles require more frequent maintenance and replacement parts. Furthermore, increasing demand for shared mobility is one of the key factors increasing yearly maintenance spending on cabs or shared vehicles owing to a higher yearly distance driven.

The increasing penetration of electric vehicles will have a significant impact on market growth. The rapid adoption of electric vehicles can be attributed to government initiatives and support for improving environmental quality to reduce reliance on crude oil. Overall, battery electric vehicle repair and maintenance costs are expected to be around 40% lower than ICE vehicle costs.

The establishments typically include a variety of service bays to provide repair and maintenance services for a wide range of vehicles, including hatchbacks, sedans, MPVs, and SUVs, as well as two-wheelers. Lowering overhead costs contributes significantly to lowering overall service charges. Effective communication and independent mechanics improve customer relationships and foster customer goodwill. The ability to serve multiple vehicle brands and the easier availability of spare parts are driving market demand even higher.

The Bureau of Automotive Repair (BAR), a division of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA), protects Californians by effectively supervising the automotive repair industry and administering vehicle emissions reduction and safety programs.

US Automotive Service Industry Segmentation

Automobile mechanical and electrical inspection, maintenance, and repair are examples of automotive services. The service industry includes routine services like oil changes, tire repair, and air conditioning and non-routine services like rust-proofing and exterior painting.

The United States Automotive Service Market is Segmented by Vehicle Type (Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles), Service Type (Mechanical, Exterior and Structural, and Electrical and Electronics), and Equipment Type (Tires, Seats, Batteries, and Other Equipment Types). The report offers market size and forecasts for the United States Automotive Service Market in value (USD Billion) for all the above segments.