811111 — General Automotive Repair
Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing (1) a wide range of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance services for automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and all trailers or (2) engine repair and replacement.
Illustrative Examples
- Automobile repair garages (except gasoline service stations)
- General automotive repair shops
- Automotive engine repair and replacement shops
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Retailing new automotive parts and accessories and also providing automotive vehicle repair services--are
- classified in Industry 441330, Automotive Parts and Accessories Retailers;
- Changing motor oil and lubricating the chassis of automotive vehicles--are classified in U.S. Industry
- 811191, Automotive Oil Change and Lubrication Shops;
- Providing specialized mechanical or electrical automotive vehicle repair and maintenance services (except
- engine repair and replacement)--are classified in U.S. Industry 811114, Specialized Automotive Repair;
- Rebuilding motor vehicle gasoline engines and engine parts--are classified in Industry 336310, Motor
- Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing;
- Retailing motor fuels and also providing automotive vehicle repair services--are classified in Industry
- Group 4571, Gasoline Stations;
- Retailing automobiles and light trucks for highway use and also providing automotive vehicle repair
- services--are classified in Industry Group 4411, Automobile Dealers; and
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 811111 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | General Automotive Repair |
| SBA Size Standard | $9,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 811110 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 81 → 811 → 8111 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops (via SIC1987:7538→NAICS1997:811111→2002:811111→2007:811111→2012:811111→2017:811111→2022:811111)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 811111:
- Sector 81 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Other Services (except Public Administration) sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.
Related Industries in 8111
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 811111 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 811111 is 'General Automotive Repair', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 81 (Other Services (except Public Administration)); the SBA small-business size standard is $9,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 811111?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 811111 is $9,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 811111?
NAICS code 811111 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7538 - General Automotive Repair Shops.