Average Shop Size and Daily Car Count in General Auto Repair Shops

Average Shop Size and Daily Car Count in General Auto Repair Shops — 2025 PartsTech Report

February 18, 2025

Industry Trends & Insights

3 min read

(Below is an expert from PartsTech’s 2025 State of General Auto Repair Shops in the U.S. report.) Running your repair shop is about more than fixing cars — it’s about providing great service, staying efficient, and finding ways to grow despite challenges. That’s why PartsTech surveyed 752 shops and spoke with industry experts to bring you a report with key trends, benchmarks, and free resources to help you uplevel your shop in 2025. Whether you want to grow revenue, streamline operations, or retain technicians, this report is packed with insights and tools you can immediately put into action. Download the full report to get insights you can use right away to improve your shop, increase revenue, and stay ahead of common industry challenges.

Average shop size by number of bays

The average shop size among respondents is 6 bays, with 81% of shops having 8 bays or fewer.

Average daily car count per bay

On average, shops service 2.2 vehicles per bay per day. This means that the average 6-bay shop services approximately 13 vehicles per day. 2.2 vehicles per bay per day.

How to calculate your per bay daily car count

Want to see how your shop compares? Here’s how to calculate your shop’s average daily car count per bay.

Average Daily Car Count ÷ Number of Bays in Your Shop = Average Daily Car Count per Bay

Industry Insight: A note on increasing your shop’s daily car count

A multi-faceted approach is required to successfully increase your shop’s car count. In a nutshell, success comes down to effort rooted in a well-thought-out plan. Tip: Set measurable goals, clearly define your target customer, and deliver value through tailored services. Place deep effort into obtaining the training, technology, and resources to enable you to prioritize and execute on operational efficiency. Always keep the customer at the center — focus on proactive communication and provide convenience at every step to build trust and foster lasting loyalty.
– Amber Wright, Director of Partnerships, AutoLeap

For more valuable data and tips, download PartsTech’s full report: 2025 State of General Auto Repair Shops in the U.S.

Topics covered in the full report include:

📍 Shop demographics, size, and location

🚙 Daily car count per bay

💲 Average repair order value, labor rates, and parts profit

👥 Technician & service advisor staffing numbers per bay

⚡ EV servicing trends

⚠️ Industry challenges & solutions

🤝 Technician hiring & retention strategies

🖥️ Shop software usage and trends

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