Tekmetric Shop Index
The Tekmetric Shop Index provides quarterly benchmark data from over 10,000 North American auto repair shops through June 2026, comparing key performance metrics such as monthly car count, average repair order, parts margin, and effective labor rate against national averages and top 25% performers to help shops identify opportunities and improve business outcomes.
Tekmetric Shop Index
Benchmark your shop against top performers
Compare your car count, average repair order (ARO), parts margin, and effective labor rate against thousands of Tekmetric shops nationwide. Find where you stand, spot opportunities, and turn data into decisions that move your business forward.
Key Metrics
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Monthly Car Count
- National average: 118
- Top 25%: 180
- Median shop: 97
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Average Repair Order (ARO)
- National average: $704.25
- Top 25%: $879.38
- Median shop: $649.88
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Parts Margin
- National average: 58%
- Top 25%: 65%
- Median shop: 56%
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Effective Labor Rate
- National average: $134.92
- Top 25%: $154.06
- Median shop: $134.31
Monthly Car Count by U.S. State
Hover over each state in the interactive map to reveal quarterly statewide insights.
- Lowest Monthly Car Count: 53 (Wyoming)
- Highest Monthly Car Count: 156 (Rhode Island)
- National Average: 118
Data is updated quarterly from more than 10,000 auto repair shops across North America. The current report reflects data through June 2026. © 2026 Tekmetric. All rights reserved.
Become a top-performing shop by leveraging these benchmarks to identify areas for improvement and growth.