SIC 7538 — General Automotive Repair Shops
SIC 7538 is 'General Automotive Repair Shops', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 75: Automotive Repair, Services, and Parking (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 811111 (General Automotive Repair).
Description & Classification
SIC code 7538 representing 'General Automotive Repair Shops' is an industry category in the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) system under U.S. OSHA and Federal procurement registers.
Modern NAICS Crosswalk
Trace the modern equivalent classifications in the 2022 North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) database:
- NAICS 811111 - General Automotive Repair (via SIC1987:7538→NAICS1997:811111→2002:811111→2007:811111→2012:811111→2017:811111→2022:811111)
Classification Details
| SIC Code | 7538 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | General Automotive Repair Shops |
| Division | Division I: Services |
| Major Group | Major Group 75: Automotive Repair, Services, and Parking |
| Source / Verified | US Census 1987 SIC Concordance / 2026-06-28 |
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for legacy SIC code 7538:
- SIC Codes Complete Compliance Guide — Detailed history and active legal applications of the SIC classification framework.
- Why Legacy SIC Codes Persist Guide — How credit systems and the SEC still rely on SIC metadata.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Trace industrial code conversions dynamically.
- SIC Major Group 75 Hub — View other legacy industries in this business division.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What industry does SIC code 7538 represent?
SIC 7538 is 'General Automotive Repair Shops', a 4-digit Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code under Major Group 75: Automotive Repair, Services, and Parking (Division I: Services); it maps to modern 2022 NAICS code(s): 811111 (General Automotive Repair).
What is the modern 2022 NAICS mapping for SIC 7538?
SIC code 7538 maps to modern NAICS codes: 811111 - General Automotive Repair.