What about the auto repair industry? ——The latest trends and data analysis in 2024
With the continued growth of car ownership and the popularization of new energy technologies, the auto repair industry is undergoing unprecedented changes. This article will combine the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days and use structured data to analyze the current situation, opportunities and challenges of the auto repair industry.
1. Analysis of the current situation of the industry

According to the latest statistics, China's automotive aftermarket has reached 1.3 trillion yuan, of which auto repair services account for more than 40%. The following are key data for the auto repair industry in 2024:
| indicator | data | year-on-year growth |
|---|---|---|
| Number of auto repair companies nationwide | 486,000 households | 3.2% |
| Average price per customer | 450 yuan | 8.5% |
| Proportion of new energy vehicle maintenance | 18.7% | 42.3% |
| Number of employees in the industry | 3.2 million people | 2.1% |
2. Interpretation of hot topics
1.New energy vehicle maintenance talent gap widens: As the penetration rate of new energy vehicles exceeds 35%, the demand for technical talents such as battery testing and motor maintenance has surged, and salaries for related positions have generally increased by more than 30%.
2.Intelligent maintenance equipment is popular: In the past week, content on "AI fault diagnosis", "3D printing accessories" and other platforms on Douyin, Kuaishou and other platforms have been played more than 50 million times, showing that the market is highly concerned about smart maintenance.
3.Environmental protection policies are becoming stricter: New regulations issued in many places require auto repair companies to be equipped with VOCs treatment equipment, and the relevant environmental protection transformation costs average between 80,000 and 150,000 yuan.
3. Regional market comparison
| area | average repair price index | Proportion of new energy vehicle maintenance | Labor cost (monthly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| East China | 1.25 | 22.4% | 8500 yuan |
| South China | 1.18 | 19.8% | 7800 yuan |
| North China | 1.05 | 15.2% | 7200 yuan |
| western region | 0.92 | 12.6% | 6500 yuan |
4. Future development trends
1.Professional segmentation acceleration: Traditional comprehensive repair shops are transforming into specialized ones, with more service providers focusing on battery repair, intelligent driving system calibration and other niche areas emerging.
2.Increase in chaining rate: Head chain brands are accelerating their expansion, and it is expected that the chain rate will increase from 15% now to about 22% in 2024.
3.Popularization of digital services: 70% of the car owners surveyed said they are more inclined to choose stores that provide digital services such as online reservations and maintenance progress inquiries.
5. Suggestions for employment
1. It is recommended that traditional auto repair shops implement new energy vehicle maintenance qualification certification as soon as possible. Currently, only 23% of stores nationwide have complete new energy vehicle maintenance capabilities.
2. Paying attention to the consumption habits of Generation Z, the marketing input-output ratio of short video platforms has reached 1:4.3, which is much higher than traditional local promotion methods.
3. It is recommended that small and medium-sized stores consider joining a high-quality chain system. Data shows that the average profit margin of chain stores is 6-8 percentage points higher than that of independent stores.
Conclusion:The auto repair industry is in a critical period of transformation and upgrading. It is not only facing the challenges of new energy technology iterations, but also ushering in new opportunities for intelligent and chain development. Practitioners need to pay close attention to policy changes and technological development trends, and adjust business strategies in a timely manner to win opportunities in the fierce market competition.
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