AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOPS (SIC 753)

Establishments primarily engaged in the repair of automotive
tops, bodies, and interiors, or automotive painting and
refinishing.  Also included in the industry are establishments
primarily engaged in customizing automobiles, trucks, and vans,
except on a factory basis.  Those engaged in customizing
automobiles, trucks, and vans on a factory basis are classified
in Manufacturing, Industry Group 371.

Establishments primarily engaged in general automotive repair,
such as engine repair shops (except industrial truck engines),
general repair and service garages, and diesel engine repair
shops.  Establishments primarily engaged in specialized repair of
individual engine components, not elsewhere classified, are
classified in Industry 7539.  Establishments primarily engaged in
repair of motorcycles are classified in Industry 7699.

Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive exhaust systems.  The sale of
mufflers, tailpipes, and catalytic converters is considered to be
incidental to the installation of these products.

Establishments primarily engaged in repairing and retreading
automotive tires.  Establishments classified here may either
retread customers' tires or retread tires for sale or exchange to
the user or the trade.

Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive glass.  The sale of the glass
is considered incidental to the replacement.

Establishments primarily engaged in the installation, repair, or
sale and installation of automotive transmissions.  The sale of
transmissions and related parts is considered incidental to
transmission installation or repair.

Establishments primarily engaged in specialized automotive
repair, not elsewhere classified, such as fuel service
(carburetor repair), brake relining, front end and wheel
alignment, and radiator repair.  Establishments primarily engaged
in automotive welding are classified in Industry 7692.