The percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities was up slightly after six years of declines. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealerships operating on-site body shops was up in 2024 and reported record sales levels. The increase in the dealership body shop population follows six […]
First Quarter Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up Over 8% Compared to Last Year
Employment and number of independent collision repair centers were also up in the first quarter year-over-year. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that collision repair employment was up in the first quarter of 2024 compared to last year. Average weekly wages were up 8% in the first […]
U.S. Independent Collision Repair Shop Population Demonstrates Long-Term Growth
Over the past 10 years, the number of collision repair facilities has been growing, reversing the declining trend evident over the first decade of the 21st century. According to the latest government data through the third quarter of 2023, the number of independent collision repair facilities is at the highest level since the first quarter […]
Dealership Body Shop Sales Above Pre-Pandemic Levels in 2023
While dealership body shop sales increased, the percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities continued to decline. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealerships operating on-site body shops was down in 2023, the sixth year in a row of declines versus the previous year. NADA’s research […]
Third Quarter 2022 Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up Nearly 15% Compared to 2021
Employment was also up and exceeded pre-pandemic 2019 levels. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that collision repair employment continued to improve in the third quarter of 2022 and exceeded 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic. Average weekly wages were up significantly in the […]
First Quarter 2022 Average Weekly Collision Repair Wages Up 8.6% in U.S. Compared to 2021
The number of collision repair establishments and overall employment continued to increase versus pandemic influenced 2020 and 2021. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages show continued growth across all three categories in the U.S. during the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same quarter in 2021. According to the […]
Percentage of Dealers Operating Auto Body Shops Declined Again in 2021
Both the percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities and dealership shop sales decreased last year versus pandemic impacted 2020. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealerships operating on-site body shops was down in 2021 versus the previous year. NADA’s research pegs the percentage of dealers […]
Third Quarter 2021 Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up 7.2% Compared to 2020
Employment improved compared to previous year but remained below 2019 levels. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that collision repair employment continued to improve in the third quarter of 2021 but remain below levels in 2019. Average weekly wages for the third quarter were up after having […]
Fourth Quarter 2020 Collision Repair Average Weekly Wages Up 6.2% Compared to 2019
The decline in employment improved compared to the third quarter and wages improved substantially. An analysis of U.S. auto body repair facilities, employment and wages by state shows that collision repair employment continued to improve in the fourth quarter but remains below 2019 levels. Data from the Bureau of Labor statistics illustrates the dramatic impact […]
Percentage of Dealers Operating Auto Body Shops Declined Slightly in 2020
Both the percentage of dealers operating collision repair facilities and dealership shop sales decreased last year versus 2019. According to the latest research from the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), the percentage of dealerships operating on-site body shops was down in 2020 versus the previous year. NADA’s research pegs the percentage of dealers operating on-site […]