Variant of NAICS 1997 - Labour Force Survey (LFS) Industries

7 - Services-Producing Sector

17 - Other Services

81 - Other Services (except Public Administration)

This sector comprises establishments, not classified to any other sector, primarily engaged in repairing, or performing general or routine maintenance, on motor vehicles, machinery, equipment and other products to ensure that they work efficiently; providing personal care services, funeral services, laundry services and other services to individuals, such as pet care services and photo finishing services; organizing and promoting religious activities; supporting various causes through grant-making, advocating (promoting) various social and political causes, and promoting and defending the interests of their members. Private households are also included.

811 - Repair and Maintenance

This subsector comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing and maintaining motor vehicles, machinery, equipment and other products. These establishments repair or perform general or routine maintenance on such products, to ensure they work efficiently.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • the repair of construction works or components (See 23 Construction)
  • rebuilding machinery and equipment on a factory basis(31-33)
  • retailing and repair activities (e.g. automobile dealers)(44-45)
  • retailing gasoline and providing motor repair services (See 4471 Gasoline Stations)
  • repairing transportation equipment at airports, seaports and other transportation facilities (See 488 Support Activities for Transportation)

8111 - Automotive Repair and Maintenance

This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in repairing and maintaining motor vehicles, such as cars, trucks, vans and commercial trailers.

• Example Activities:

  • Automotive repair shops

81111 - Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles, such as engine repair and maintenance, exhaust system replacement, transmission repair and electrical system repair.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • retailing motor vehicles, parts and accessories, and providing repair services (See 441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers)
  • retailing motor fuels and providing motor vehicle repair services (See 4471 Gasoline Stations)

811111 - General Automotive Repair

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of mechanical and electrical repair and maintenance services for motor vehicles, such as engine repair and maintenance, exhaust system replacement, transmission repair and electrical system repair. Establishments specializing in engine repair and replacement are also included.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • retailing motor vehicles, parts and accessories, and providing repair services (See 441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers)
  • retailing new and rebuilt motor vehicle parts and accessories and repairing automobiles (See 441310 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores)
  • retailing motor fuels (gasoline stations) and providing motor vehicle repair services (See 4471 Gasoline Stations)
  • replacing exhaust systems in motor vehicles (See 811112 Automotive Exhaust System Repair)
  • installing or repairing transmissions in motor vehicles (See 811119 Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance)
  • changing oil and lubricating chassis of cars and trucks (See 811199 All Other Automotive Repair and Maintenance)

• Example Activities:

  • Automotive repair shops, general
  • Diesel engine repair, automotive
  • Engine repair, automotive
  • Garages, general automotive repair and service
  • Motor vehicle (except motorcycle), general repair service
  • Repair shops, automotive, general

811112 - Automotive Exhaust System Repair

This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in replacing and repairing exhaust systems in motor vehicles.

• Example Activities:

  • Custom made exhaust systems, installation
  • Exhaust system repair and replacement shops
  • Motor vehicle exhaust systems replacement service
  • Muffler replacement shop

811119 - Other Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance

This Canadian industry comprises establishments, not classified to any other Canadian industry, primarily engaged in providing specialized motor vehicle mechanical or electrical repair and maintenance.

• Exclusion(s):

  Establishments primarily engaged in:

  • providing a range of mechanical and electrical motor vehicle repair services (See 811111 General Automotive Repair)
  • replacing motor vehicle exhaust systems (See 811112 Automotive Exhaust System Repair)

• Example Activities:

  • Air-conditioning installation and repair, motor vehicle
  • Automotive brake repairing
  • Automotive springs, rebuilding and repair
  • Electrical repair shops, motor vehicle
  • Front end alignment shops, motor vehicle
  • Fuel injection service
  • Fuel system conversion, automotive
  • Fuel system repair, motor vehicle
  • Ignition service, automotive
  • Motor vehicle suspension shops
  • Radiator repair shops, motor vehicle
  • Transmission repair and replacement, motor vehicle