Automotive Service and Repair/Automotive Assembly/Auto Salvaging

Sector Highlights

Sector Notebook Profile of the Auto Manufacturing Industry

Compliance Assistance Centers CCAR-Greenlink Environmental Compliance for Automotive Recyclers

Assistance and Inspections Publications

Clearinghouse National Compliance Assistance Clearinghouse

The automotive service and repair sector covers all aspects of servicing motor vehicles including automobiles. The Department of Commerce formerly classified this industry under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification code 753; the sector is now classified under the 1997 North American Industry Classification System as 811.

The automobile assembly sector covers all aspects of assembling automobiles. The Department of Commerce formerly classified this industry under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification code 37; the sector is now classified under the 1997 North American Industry Classification System as 336.

The auto salvaging sector includes establishments primarily engaged in dismantling motor vehicles for the purposes of selling parts. The Department of Commerce formerly classified this industry under the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification code 5015; the sector is now classified under the 1997 North American Industry Classification System as 4211.