Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Germany - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Frankfurt, Germany
Last Updated: June 2024
WZ G45.20DERevenue
€35.0bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
€X.Xbn
Employees
279k
Businesses
49,495
Wages
€XX.Xbn
Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Germany industry analysis
In addition to some positive developments, the automotive workshop sector is facing various obstacles. These include current technological changes in the automotive industry aimed at improving the quality of vehicles. In addition, the growing number of electric vehicles is changing the demand for industry services. For the period from 2019 to 2024, IBISWorld assumes and forecasts an average annual decline in sales of 0.2 %. In the current year, sales growth of 0.1% to 35 billion euros is expected.The demand for services in the automotive workshop sector depends, among other things, on the age of vehicles, the number of registered cars and the monthly net household income of consumers. All three factors are likely to have a positive impact on industry turnover in the current year. Another influencing factor is the use of public transport as an alternative to the car, which is increasingly favoured by growing environmental awareness. Increased vehicle quality means longer maintenance intervals. At the same time, the service life of wear components increases. This applies in particular to the increasingly important vehicle segment of electric vehicles. Both developments are having a negative impact on the demand for maintenance and repair work per car, while the prices for such services are likely to rise due to a higher degree of complexity.For the next five years up to and including 2029, IBISWorld expects turnover to increase by an average of 1% per year to 36.8 billion euros. On the one hand, demand for accident repairs will be limited. One of the reasons for this is the improvement in driver assistance systems, which should lead to a reduction in the number of accidents. On the other hand, the value of individual industry services is increasing, which favours sales growth. Maintenance and repair work on electric vehicles and certain technical components requires highly qualified employees and modern workshop technology such as digital diagnostic equipment. Industry players are faced with the challenge of positioning themselves for the future in the face of increasing competition.
Trends and Insights
- The average age of registered cars, lorries and tractor units is increasing. The older the vehicle, the more often it needs to be serviced and the more frequently maintenance and repair work is required, which has a positive impact on industry turnover.
- The components that are most frequently repaired or replaced include the exhaust, clutch, brake discs and shock absorbers. In recent years, electrical repairs of vehicle components in particular have become increasingly important.
- The five federal states with the most vehicle workshops correspond to those with the most registered motor vehicles. Compared to the population distribution, Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg have a particularly high proportion of vehicle workshops.
- Price competition in particular has increased significantly in recent years. Online portals enable a broad consumer base to compare competing offers.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has declined at a CAGR of 0.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated €35.0bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The growing vehicle population and the increasing age of registered cars are increasing the demand for workshop services
- The automotive workshop sector is benefiting from the rising number of registered cars and the associated increase in the number of potential customers who need to have their vehicles regularly serviced and vehicle parts repaired or replaced. Between 2019 and the current year, the total number of cars registered in Germany grew by 5.6%, reaching 55.8 million vehicles in April 2024.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
The increasing proportion of electric vehicles is changing the demand for workshop services
- The electric vehicle segment is likely to see the largest increase in sales of new registrations in the coming years, although demand for electric cars initially collapsed after the end of subsidies in December 2019 and was subject to great uncertainty.
Biggest companies in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Germany
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue (€m)
2024 |
|---|---|---|
Christophorus Holding GmbH | 757.0 | |
Belron GmbH | 429.0 | |
Pitstop.de GmbH | 123.3 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Car maintenance, Maintenance and repair of lorries and Car repair. Car maintenance is the largest segment of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Germany.
Trends and Insights
Regular car maintenance ensures stable sales
- Regular servicing of cars is specified by the manufacturers and is required by law. The maintenance interval is usually based on the vehicle's mileage and depends on the model and manufacturer.
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Competitors
- Petrol Stations in Germany
Complementors
- Car & Light Motor Vehicle Dealers in Germany
International industries
- Motor Vehicle Body, Paint and Interior Repair in Australia
- Motor Vehicle Body, Paint and Interior Repair in New Zealand
- Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in the UK
- Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Ireland
- Car Repair Services in China
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
Companies in this sector are dedicated to the maintenance and repair of motor vehicles. They carry out mechanical and electrical repairs, fit and install spare parts and offer maintenance and tyre services. Services provided by industry participants include the painting of motor vehicles and the operation of car washes. Car washes operated by petrol stations and tyre retreading are not included in this sector.
What's included in this industry?
Car maintenanceMaintenance and repair of lorriesCar repairPaintworkCar washCompanies
Christophorus Holding GmbHBelron GmbHPitstop.de GmbHPurchase this report to view all 4 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
GLOWING CANDLEHYBRIDHIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEMIndustry Code
WZ 45.20 - Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Germany
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
The average age of registered cars, lorries and tractor units is increasing. The older the vehicle, the more often it needs to be serviced and the more frequently maintenance...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
The components that are most frequently repaired or replaced include the exhaust, clutch, brake discs and shock absorbers. In recent years, electrical repairs of vehicle comp...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The five federal states with the most vehicle workshops correspond to those with the most registered motor vehicles. Compared to the population distribution, Bavaria and Bade...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Europe, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Price competition in particular has increased significantly in recent years. Online portals enable a broad consumer base to compare competing offers.
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are no major players in the industry. The market is dominated by small and medium-sized companies, most of which operate from just one location.
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of Christophorus Holding GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Belron GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Pitstop.de GmbH's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for one additional company
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for Christophorus Holding GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Belron GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Pitstop.de GmbH, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for one additional company
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Car workshops are affected by the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, which has been mandatory since 2009. According to this directive, all machines placed on the market and used...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
The profit margin depends on the focus of the respective company and the type of workshop. High-quality automotive parts in contract partnerships offer more room for manoeuvr...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Germany include:
- German Federal Statistics Office (Destatis)
- European Statistics Office (Eurostat)
- United Nations Comtrade
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
Finally, IBISWorld’s global data scientists maintain a proprietary database of macroeconomic and demand drivers, which our analysts use to help inform industry data and trends. They also maintain a database of statistics and analysis on thousands of industries, which has been built over our more than 50-year history and offers comprehensive insights into long-term trends.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Germany in 2024?
The market size of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Germany is €35.0bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Germany industry in 2024?
There are 49,495 businesses in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Germany, which has grown at a CAGR of 0.0 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Germany grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Germany has been declining at a CAGR of 0.2 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Germany over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Germany is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair market in Germany?
The biggest companies operating in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair market in Germany are Christophorus Holding GmbH, Belron GmbH and Pitstop.de GmbH
What does the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Germany include?
Car maintenance and Maintenance and repair of lorries are part of the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair in Germany?
The company holding the most market share in Germany is Christophorus Holding GmbH.
How competitive is the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Germany?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair industry in Germany.
