Key facts
- Add Service Manager as a title for larger shops.
- Leave out dealership service departments unless you sell to dealers, because their buying happens at the dealer group level.
- Shops are busiest first thing in the morning, when customers drop off cars, and late afternoon at pickup.
- Independent shops frequently use a free email provider address.
- FilterSet the filters below.
- RevealEmail and phone, one contact each.
- SendPaid plans: Buzz writes and sends.
Kinds of shops
| Shop type | Code or keyword | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General repair | 811111 | Owner often works in the bays or at the counter. |
| Collision and body | 811121 | Insurer relationships shape their work. |
| Tire and specialty | Keywords tire, transmission | Narrow services, high volume. |
| Dealer service departments | Retail Motor Vehicles | Buy through the dealer group. |
What shop owners care about
- Finding and keeping technicians.
- Car count: vehicles through the bays each week.
- Average repair order size.
- Parts costs and delays.
The Buzzlist filters for auto repair shops
Open Find and set these filters.
| Filter | Set it to |
|---|---|
| Industry & keywords: industry | Vehicle Repair And Maintenance |
| Industry & keywords: NAICS codes | 811111, 811121 |
| Industry & keywords: company keywords | auto repair, collision, transmission, tire |
| Job titles | Owner, Service Manager, Shop Manager |
| Seniority level | Owner, Manager |
| Company size | 1 to 10 employees, 11 to 50 employees |
| Location | Your states, cities, or ZIP codes with a 5 to 100 mile radius |
811121 adds body and collision shops, which deal with insurers and buy differently from general repair shops.
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Timing
Shops are busiest first thing in the morning, when customers drop off cars, and late afternoon at pickup. Mid-morning to early afternoon is calmer. Saturdays are busy at many shops.
Mistakes
- Including dealer service departments by accident.
- Mixing collision shops with general repair.
- Emailing only; many shop owners answer the phone faster.
Is the auto repair shops data any good?
Independent shops frequently use a free email provider address. Buzzlist shows email check status on paid plans and mobile numbers where available. Catch-all results are labeled.
Paid contacts include standard verification, catch-all addresses are never called verified, and Buzz Send hard bounces return the contact on paid plans.
Questions about auto repair shops data
What NAICS code do auto repair shops use?
811111 for general automotive repair, and 811121 for body and collision shops.
When should I call an auto repair shop?
Mid-morning to early afternoon, between drop off and pickup times.
How do I leave dealerships off my list?
Use Vehicle Repair And Maintenance and leave out Retail Motor Vehicles.
