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Group 953

Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles

This macroeconomic category includes all repair and maintenance services for cars, from oil changes to complex engine repairs. Essentially, it refers to any auto workshop or service center that repairs or maintains road vehicles.

Included Activities & Applicability

  • ✅ Mechanical and bodywork auto repairs
  • ✅ Periodic auto maintenance and servicing
  • ✅ Repair of auto electrical and electronic systems
  • ✅ Painting and anti-corrosion treatments
  • ✅ Tire replacement and wheel balancing
  • ✅ Computerized fault diagnosis

Excluded Activities & Restrictions

  • ❌ Sale of motor vehicles
  • ❌ Manufacturing of auto components
  • ❌ Repair of motorcycles
  • ❌ Car rental activities
  • ❌ Services specialized in agricultural machinery

Subordinate Structure

9531 Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles
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9532 Repair and maintenance of motorcycles
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Detailed Analysis & Commercial Insights

Repair and Maintenance of Motor Vehicles

The macroeconomic category of repair and maintenance of motor vehicles, coded under CAEN 953, represents an essential pillar of the Romanian economy, directly linked to population mobility and the logistics chain of goods. This sector has undergone a profound transformation in recent years, from traditional neighborhood workshops to authorized service centers equipped with computerized diagnostic equipment and specialized staff. This evolution is driven by the increase in the car fleet, which has exceeded 10 million vehicles, and the growing technical complexity of modern cars, requiring skills in electronics, mechatronics, and onboard software. The macroeconomic outlook shows that this field contributes significantly to the GDP of services, generating thousands of jobs, from mechanics and auto electricians to painting and bodywork specialists. At the same time, entrepreneurs in this sector face challenges such as fluctuating spare parts prices, a shortage of skilled labor, and the need to constantly invest in technology to keep pace with new electric and hybrid models. Bureaucracy and taxation can also be obstacles, especially for small workshops trying to formalize. Nevertheless, the demand for repair services remains robust, as people keep their cars longer due to high acquisition costs, making this niche stable and with growth potential for those who adapt to technological trends and consumer preferences for transparency and quality.