Automotive Collision Repair Market Report 2026

The automotive collision repair market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $214.86 billion in 2025 to $226.69 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing vehicle parc, accident frequency, growth of insurance claims, expansion of independent garages, demand for aftermarket parts.

The automotive collision repair market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $282.4 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increase in ev collision repairs, adoption of adas recalibration, digital repair workflows, sustainability-focused repair practices, smart body shop investments. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of advanced repair diagnostics, growth of oem-certified repair networks, rising use of lightweight materials repair, expansion of paintless dent repair, integration of digital estimation tools.

The increase in the number of automobile insurance subscriptions is expected to drive the growth of the automotive collision repair market in the coming years. Automobile insurance refers to motor insurance that provides coverage for loss or damage to an insured individual’s vehicle, including cars, two-wheelers, and other commercial vehicles. The growing number of automobile insurance subscriptions encourages automotive collision repair companies to enhance their services and product offerings for customers. For example, in September 2024, according to the Federal Insurance Office (FIO) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a US-based insurance oversight agency, auto physical-damage premiums rose by nearly 17% in 2023, while average personal auto insurance premiums for urban consumers also increased by 17% during the same period. Therefore, the rising number of automobile insurance subscriptions is expected to boost demand for the automotive collision repair market.

Numerous companies in the automotive collision repair market are focused on launching innovative products, including those that integrate precision grain technology, to maintain their market position and offer superior services to customers. Precision grain technology involves using engineered abrasive grains that are meticulously shaped, sized, and oriented to optimize cutting efficiency, enhance consistency, and improve the durability and performance of abrasive tools for high-precision tasks. In September 2024, PPG Industries Inc., a US-based manufacturer of paints and coatings, introduced a range of Performance Abrasives designed to prioritize the needs of professionals while simplifying complex auto collision repairs. These SEM abrasives are crafted for every stage of the repair process and utilize precision grain technology to provide fast cutting, long-lasting performance, and reliable results across various substrates. With exceptional durability, excellent edge wear, and a smooth cutting surface, these abrasives enable technicians to achieve accurate feather-edging. Furthermore, the multi-hole design promotes dust-free sanding, extending the product's lifespan and contributing to a cleaner work environment by reducing the frequency of cleanups, ultimately enhancing efficiency.

In March 2024, Kinderhook Industries LLC, a US-based private equity firm, acquired Kaizen Auto Care (also known as Kaizen Collision) for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Kinderhook seeks to strengthen its position in the automotive collision repair market by incorporating Kaizen’s regional network of 48 full-service repair centers and expanding its operational capacity, geographic reach, and service offerings. Kaizen Auto Care is a US-based company that provides paint and body repair, auto glass repair, fleet services, and electric vehicle specialty collision repair across multiple western states.

Major companies operating in the automotive collision repair market report include 3M Company, Automotive Technology Products LLC, Caliber Collision Centers Inc., Service King Collision Repair Centers Inc., ABRA Auto Body & Glass LP, Gerber Collision & Glass LLC, Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting, CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, Boyd Autobody & Glass, Fix Auto USA, ProColor Collision, Sterling Collision Centers Inc., Classic Collision Inc., 1Collision Network, Crash Champions LLC, Craftsman Collision, Herb's Paint & Body, Precision Collision Center, PDR Autoworks, Pacific Elite Collision Centers, Dent Wizard International Corporation, Boyd Group Inc., Dent Doctor, Caliber Auto Care, Joe Hudson's Collision Center, VIVE Collision, Puget Collision LLC.

Western Europe was the largest region in the automotive collision repair market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive collision repair market report include Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive collision repair market report include Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive collision repair market includes revenues earned by entities by panel replacement, ding and scratch repair, glass repair and automotive frame repair. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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