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Auto Mechanics in South Carolina

Author.Name IBISWorld United States Last Updated: April 2025 NAICS SC81111

Auto Mechanics in South Carolina industry analysis

The Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion over the five years to 2025, while the national industry will likely grow at x.x% during the same period. Industry establishments increased an annualized x.x% to x,xxx locations. Industry employment has increased an annualized x.x% to x,xxx workers, while industry wages have increased an annualized x.x% to $x.x million.

Over the five years to 2030, the industry is expected to grow an annualized x.x% to $x.x billion, while the national industry is expected to grow x.x%. Industry establishments are forecast to grow x.x% to x,xxx locations. Industry employment is expected to increase an annualized x.x% to x,xxx workers, while industry wages are forecast to increase x% to $x.x million.

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About the Auto Mechanics in South Carolina Market Research Report

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Definition of the Auto Mechanics in South Carolina?

The Auto Mechanics industry provides mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance for cars, trucks, vans and trailers. Operators include self-employed mechanics, auto repair shops, garages and car care centers. This industry does not include car dealerships, auto parts retailers or gas stations that provide industry services. Industry services do not include auto bodywork, car washes, oil changes or air conditioning repair (IBISWorld reports 81112, 81119a and 81119b, respectively).

What’s included in the Auto Mechanics in South Carolina?

The Auto Mechanics in South Carolina includes repairing and replacing automotive engines, performing general automotive repairs, repairing trucks, repairing and replacing automotive exhaust systems, repairing and replacing mufflers, repairing automotive transmissions, repairing automotive brakes, performing automotive electric repairs, performing automotive wheel alignments and repairing automotive radiators. Related terms covered in the Auto Mechanics in South Carolina industry report includes vehicular telecommunications and information processing technology. includes gps navigation, hands-free cell phone technology, automatic driving assistance systems and other similar technologies, a category of customers who complete tasks and projects on their own that would generally be outsourced to a business or service provider, a category of customers who prefer to hire professionals to complete maintenance or repairs instead of doing these tasks themselves and the main automobile components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface. includes the engine, transmission, suspension, wheels and other parts.

Industry Performance of the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina

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Auto Mechanics in South Carolina

#24 in Highest Revenue 1.3% of state's GDP
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Auto Mechanics in the US


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Key Drivers of the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina

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South Carolina Economic Indicators

Population
Labor Force Participation Rate

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US Key External Drivers

Number of motor vehicle registrations
Consumer confidence index
Average age of vehicle fleet

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County Data of the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina

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Key Statistics of the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina

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What is the market size of the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina in 2025?

The market size of the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina is $1.2bn in 2025.

How many businesses are there in the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina in 2025?

There are 3,872 businesses in the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 2.1% from 2020 to 2025.

Has the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina has been growing at an average annual rate of 2.2% from 2020 to 2025.

How many employees in the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina in 2025?

There are 9,164 employees in the Auto Mechanics industry in South Carolina, which has been growing at an average annual rate of 1.7% from 2020 to 2025.