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Tuesday, July 12, 2005 Automotive repair and maintenance services2003Total operating revenues for the businesses classified to the automotive repair and maintenance services industry were $11.2 billion in 2003, an increase of 4.7% from the $10.7 billion in 2002. Mechanical and electrical repairs accounted for 61% of operating revenues while auto-body, paint and glass repairs generated 31%. Nearly two-thirds of the industry's operating revenues were generated by firms located in Ontario (37.6%) and Quebec (24.7%). In terms of 2003 operating revenue growth by province, the industry expanded most rapidly in Quebec (+11.6%), Prince Edward Island (+11.3%), and Alberta (+9.5%). Total operating expenses for the industry grew by 5.6% to $10.6 billion in 2003, up from $10.0 billion in 2002. Contributing to the faster growth in operating expenses were cost of goods sold (+7.4%) and salaries and wages (+2.8%). With operating expenses rising faster than operating revenues, the industry's operating profit margin slipped to 5.2% in 2003, down from 6.0% in 2002. The industry is dominated by small firms. The market share of the industry's 20 largest firms represented only 7% of the total operating revenue in 2003, relatively unchanged from 2002. This survey does not include vehicle repairs provided by retailers such as car dealers and retail chain stores selling and servicing motor vehicles. These are covered instead by the Quarterly Retail Commodity Survey. In 2003, the total reported revenues from motor vehicle repairs generated by such retail establishments and automotive repair and maintenance service establishments was $24.5 billion, of which $14.2 billion was generated from the sale of parts and accessories and $10.1 billion from related labour charges. Available on CANSIM: table 361-0006. Definitions, data sources and methods: survey numbers, including related surveys, 4720, 4721 and 4722. For more information, or to enquire about the concepts, methods and data quality of this release, contact Marg Côté (613-951-0406; marg.cote@statcan.gc.ca) or Daphne Bennett (613-951-3429; daphne.bennett@statcan.gc.ca), Service Industries Division. |
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