Garage Equipment Global Market Report 2024

Garage equipment comprises tools, machinery, and devices used in automotive repair, maintenance, and service operations within a garage or workshop. This equipment is crucial for diagnosing, fixing, and maintaining vehicles, ensuring their safety and efficiency on the road. It enables mechanics to perform various tasks, from basic repairs to complex diagnostics and overhauls, efficiently and to a high standard.

The main types of garage equipment include body shop equipment, diagnostic and test equipment, emission equipment, lifting equipment, washing equipment, wheel and tire equipment, and others. Body shop equipment involves tools and machinery for repairing vehicle body damage, such as paint booths and dent repair tools. These tools are used across different types of garages, including OEM-authorized garages, independent garages, and franchise garages, with installations available in both mobile and fixed configurations. They operate using electronic and mechanical systems, catering to passenger and commercial vehicles alike.

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The garage equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.32 billion in 2023 to $7.96 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. During the historic period, growth can be attributed to several factors, the need for continuous training of technicians on new technologies, an expanding market for luxury and high-performance vehicles, changes in legislation affecting the automotive industry, standardization of vehicle parts and systems, and the increasing import and export of vehicles.

The garage equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.26 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. In the forecast period, growth can be attributed to several factors, the influence of insurance policies on vehicle repairs, ongoing infrastructure development, changing consumer expectations and demand for faster service, the expansion of vehicle warranty services and their coverage, and partnerships with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Major trends during this period include the adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the integration of Internet of Things (IoT) in garage equipment, the adoption of telematics systems, advancements in 3D printing for producing parts, and the development of smart workshops with automated and connected tools.

The garage equipment market is set to experience growth due to the increasing popularity of electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are powered by electricity stored in batteries and are gaining popularity due to their reduced greenhouse gas emissions and decreased reliance on fossil fuels compared to traditional gasoline-powered cars. Garage equipment plays a crucial role in supporting electric vehicles by providing the tools and technology necessary for their unique maintenance and repair requirements. This specialized equipment enables mechanics to handle everything from routine maintenance to complex diagnostics and repairs, ensuring the smooth operation and longevity of electric vehicles. For example, the International Energy Agency reported that global sales of electric cars approached 14 million in 2023, marking a significant increase from 14% in 2022, driving the growth of the garage equipment market.

Key players in the garage equipment market are focusing on developing advanced products such as alignment scissor lifts to improve precision in wheel alignment, enhance safety, and boost efficiency in servicing both electric and conventional vehicles. Alignment scissor lifts are designed specifically for precise wheel alignment, featuring adjustable platforms, high stability, and integrated lighting for inspections. For instance, Snap-on, a US-based machinery manufacturing company, introduced the Sun SSL 6400 Alignment Scissor Lift 4T in July 2022. This lift, with a capacity of 4.8m and 4000kg, is ideal for small garages and tire centers. It offers configurable turntable positioning, an open-front design, quad electro-hydraulic rams, and LED illumination for precise wheel alignments. With a certified maximum lifting capacity of 4000 kg (8800 lbs) and a lifting range of 230 mm to 1900 mm (9 to 75 in), it is tailored for wheel alignment and suited for smaller garages and tire centers.

In March 2023, Alliance Automotive Group, a UK-based motor vehicle manufacturing company, acquired Direct Auto Parts Ltd. for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is aimed at expanding market reach and consolidating operations, leveraging established customer bases, and enhancing regional presence for strategic growth. Direct Auto Parts Ltd. (DAP) is a US-based company specializing in manufacturing garage equipment, including tools, compressors, generators, heaters, job boxes, jump starters, and storage solutions.

Major companies operating in the garage equipment market are Continental AG, Snap-on Incorporated, John Bean, Hunter Engineering Company, BendPak Inc., Launch Tech Co. Ltd., Stertil BV, Gray Manufacturing, Rotary Lift, Hofmann Equipment, EAE Automotive Equipment Co. Ltd., Ravaglioli, Giuliano Industrial S.p.A., Boston Garage Equipment, Istobal, Nussbaum Automotive Lifts Inc., Oil Lube Systems Pvt Ltd., Werther International S.p.A., Forward Lift, Con Air Equipments Pvt. Ltd., MAHA India Automotive Testing Equipment Private Limited, Sarveshwari Engineers.

North America was the largest region in the garage equipment market in 2023. The regions covered in the garage equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the garage equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The garage equipment market consists of sales of automotive lifts, workshop tools, air compressors, air tools, pressure washers, fluid transfer equipment, and analytical equipment. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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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