Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in cleaning, washing, and/or waxing automotive vehicles, such as passenger cars, trucks, and vans, and trailers.
Illustrative Examples:
Automotive detail shops
Mobile car and truck washes
Car washes
Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 811192 - Car Washes are:
- Car washes
- Self-service car washes
- Automotive detailing services (i.e., cleaning, polishing)
- Automotive detail shops
- Mobile car and truck washes
- Detailing services (i.e., cleaning and polishing), automotive
- Truck and bus washes
- Automotive washing and polishing
- Car detailers
IBISWorld Industry Research Report
Car Wash & Auto Detailing in the US (81119a)
Revenue 2025
$20.7bn
Growth 2025
-0.39%
Key Trends
Companies diversified their offerings to build a stronger customer base, implementing value-added services
Economic volatility negatively impacts customer demand and dampens consumer sentiment
Increased number of vehicle registrations will fuel industry growth
Products and Services
NAICS Hierarchy 811192 - Car Washes
NAICS Code 811192 - Car Washes sits in the 2-digit Car Washes sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 81
Sector Title: Other Services (except Public Administration
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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81111 Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance
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81112 Automotive Body, Paint, Interior, and Glass Repair
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81119 Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance
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8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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81121 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
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8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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81131 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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81141 Home and Garden Equipment and Appliance Repair and Maintenance
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81142 Reupholstery and Furniture Repair
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81143 Footwear and Leather Goods Repair
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81149 Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance
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8121 Personal Care Services
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81211 Hair, Nail, and Skin Care Services
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81219 Other Personal Care Services
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8122 Death Care Services
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81221 Funeral Homes and Funeral Services
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81222 Cemeteries and Crematories
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8123 Drycleaning and Laundry Services
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81231 Coin-Operated Laundries and Drycleaners
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81232 Drycleaning and Laundry Services (except Coin-Operated
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81233 Linen and Uniform Supply
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8129 Other Personal Services
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81291 Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services
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81292 Photofinishing
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81293 Parking Lots and Garages
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81299 All Other Personal Services
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8131 Religious Organizations
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81311 Religious Organizations
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8132 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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81321 Grantmaking and Giving Services
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8133 Social Advocacy Organizations
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81331 Social Advocacy Organizations
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8134 Civic and Social Organizations
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81341 Civic and Social Organizations
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8139 Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations
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81391 Business Associations
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81392 Professional Organizations
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81393 Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations
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81394 Political Organizations
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81399 Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations
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8141 Private Households
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81411 Private Households
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