Key Takeaways
- 65% of customers prefer certified shops for complex repairs in 2023.
- Average age of vehicles in repair is 12.3 years in U.S. 2023.
- 58% of U.S. consumers use mobile apps for repair estimates in 2023.
- The U.S. had 32,500 auto body repair establishments in 2023.
- Employment in U.S. auto body repair reached 162,000 workers in 2023, up 1.8% from 2022.
- Average hourly wage for auto body repair technicians in the U.S. was $25.47 in May 2023.
- 55% of U.S. auto body shops use ADAS calibration tech daily in 2023.
- Adoption of electric vehicle (EV) repair training in U.S. shops rose to 68% in 2023.
- 42% of global auto body repairs now involve aluminum-intensive vehicles in 2023.
- The U.S. auto body repair and paint services market size was valued at $48.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $62.5 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.3% from 2023 to 2030.
- Globally, the automotive refinish coatings market, key to auto body repair, was worth $9.8 billion in 2023 and expected to grow to $13.2 billion by 2032 at a CAGR of 3.4%.
- In Europe, the auto body repair market generated €15.4 billion in revenue in 2023, with a forecasted CAGR of 2.8% through 2028.
- Average collision repair cost in U.S. rose to $5,493 in 2023.
- Paint and materials costs represent 32% of total repair expenses in 2023.
- Labor rates averaged $55/hour for auto body shops in 2023.
With EVs, aging vehicles, and faster expectations, certified shops and online reviews drive auto body repair demand.
Customer Demographics and Behavior
Customer Demographics and Behavior Interpretation
Employment Statistics
Employment Statistics Interpretation
Industry Trends and Innovations
Industry Trends and Innovations Interpretation
Market Size and Revenue
Market Size and Revenue Interpretation
Operational and Cost Metrics
Operational and Cost Metrics Interpretation
How We Rate Confidence
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