Automobile repair shop

This once popular trend has declined significantly over the years as many locations found it more profitable to exchange vehicle service bays for grocery isles, which ultimately led to the emergence of the quick oil change industry.

[1][3] Commonly referred to as a quick lube or express service shop, this type of facility specializes in preventive maintenance and safety inspections rather than repairs.

[1] With a focus on basic procedures, labor is often performed by entry-level technicians which simplifies the business overhead resulting in a less expensive service as compared to a traditional automotive workshop.

[4] In the United States, new car dealerships have service departments that are certified by their respective OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) to perform warranty and recall repairs.

[5] European Union law (The EC Block Exemption Regulation 1400/2002 (October 2003[6])) permits motorists more flexibility in selecting where their car is serviced.

Common examples of a fleet include taxi cabs, police cars, mail trucks and rental vehicles.

These facilities utilize large tubing benders which allow a technician to fabricate a new exhaust system out of otherwise straight lengths of pipe.

This type of damage is often caused by hail, stones, wild animals, fallen trees, automobile theft and vandalism.