Automotive Repair Shops
http://www.firstresearch.com
Profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations, recent news and developments,
industry trends, risks, and opportunities, and include a five-year industry forecast. Profiles are
updated quarterly and include:
Underhood Service
Repair Market Industry Profile
http://www.underhoodservice.com/
Search back issues for "Repair Market Industry Profile"
Annual survey covering trends that affect sales, profit margins, shop equipment purchases, salaries,
certification, and labor. Available free online.
Automotive Service Association
"How's Your Business?" Survey
http://www.autoinc.org/howsbiz.htm
Survey covers independent mechanical and collision repair industry and includes detail with regard
to business management, employees, annual sales, marketing, ownership, industry issues and expectations
for the upcoming year. Available free online.
Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association
Heavy Duty Truck Maintenance In The U.S.A.
http://www.hdma.org/pubs/index.php
Research study designed to be a reliable tool for trend analysis regarding heavy duty truck user repair
factors, heavy duty truck use, changes in buying patterns, and service work performance.
Auto Repair
http://www.ibisworld.com
Reports provide in-depth industry analysis and a five-year industry forecast, with special focus on
the underlying structure and the external forces and relationships that affect an industry. Report
sections include:
IRS Audit Technique Guides
Auto Body and Repair Industry
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
Guide contents include an overview of the industry and its business practices with primary focus on
accounting and tax issues. Available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Automotive Mechanics and Service Technicians
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
Industry Market Research Reports
http://www.marketresearch.com
In-depth business market research reports include information on market size and market segmentation;
marketing strategy; product and market forecasts; business trends, risks, and opportunities; key participant
profiles; market share data; and more. Summary abstract and detailed table of contents for each market
research report is accessible free online.
Industry Market Research Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Industry statistics include market size and market share by sales class and segment, number of companies,
annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee, staffing and employment trends, business start
up activity and failure rates, and other business statistics on a national, state, and metropolitan
area level. Sample market report can be viewed free online.
More Industry Research and Analysis
For more business research and analysis available from Standard & Poor's, Freedonia, Euromonitor,
Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources—including key business statistics, market research and analysis,
and business trends and forecasts for a wide range of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
Industry Financial Ratios
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements with expense detail, balance sheets,
cash flow statements, and key business and financial ratios. Financial statements and ratios are available
by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start
up versions. Sample financial report can be viewed free online.
Underhood Service
Repair Market Industry Profile
http://www.underhoodservice.com/
Search back issues for "Repair Market Industry Profile"
Annual survey covering trends that affect sales, profit margins, shop equipment purchases, salaries,
certification, and labor. Available free online.
More Industry Financial Analysis
For more business financial information and analysis available from Integra Information, RMA Annual Financial Statement Studies, and other sources—including financial statements, financial ratios, and other key performance indicators and benchmarks for a wide range of industries, see Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
Underhood Service
Repair Market Industry Profile
http://www.underhoodservice.com/
Search back issues for "Repair Market Industry Profile"
Annual survey covering trends that affect sales, profit margins, shop equipment purchases, salaries,
certification, and labor. Available free online.
Brake & Front-End
Salary Survey
http://www.brakeandfrontend.com/
Choose "Brake & Front-End" magazine, search back issues for "salary"
Annual shop salary survey. Available free online.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook -
Automotive Mechanics and Service Technicians
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, number and types of jobs, education
and training, wages and earnings, employment outlook, and sources for additional information. All
information is free online.
JobStar.Org Profession-Specific Salary Surveys
Automotive
http://jobstar.org/tools/salary/sal-prof.php
Compensation surveys covering industry personnel. All data is free online.
Officer Compensation ExpenseSee "
BizMiner Industry Financial Ratios" above for report including this data.
Five-year comparative financial analysis details officer compensation expense in both dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available by sales size range for all firms, and also in small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions. Sample financial reports can be viewed free online.
More Compensation and Salary Data
For more compensation and salary survey data available from ERI Economic Research Institute, PayScale, Salary.com, and other sources—including average salary, salary range, incentive compensation, and employee benefits
information for a wide range of jobs and industries, see Compensation and Salary Surveys.
Small
Business Valuation Formula Multiples
Automobile Repair Shops
http://valuationresources.com/Misc/ValuationMultiples.htm
Report provides small business valuation formula multiples for automobile repair shops and more than
190 other industries. Valuation multiples are derived from market transactions as reported by BIZCOMPS®,
with the primary focus on small companies priced at less than $1 million.
BVMarketData
Private Company Sales Transactions Databases
Pratt's Stats® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/PSAdvSearch.asp
BIZCOMPS® http://www.bvmarketdata.com/BIZAdvSearch.asp
Free "Visitor Search" allows users to search thousands of private company sales transactions by SIC Code, NAICS Code, or business description for comparable business sale transaction data, including revenue, earnings, and EBITDA multiples. Data can be purchased as a single report or by subscription.
More Business Sale Transaction Data
For more business sale transaction data available from BizBuySell®, Done Deals, MergerStat, Public Stats™, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see Business Valuation Multiples and Merger & Acquisition Transaction Data.
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