Auto Repair businesses in Illinois
As of October 29, 2026, DealFlow OS tracks 10,006 auto repair shops in Illinois, compared with 7,436 establishments with paid employees in the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 County Business Patterns.
Updated
Auto Repair businesses
10,006
With a website
63%
With a phone number
99%
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Open the Deal Finder with Auto Repair and Illinois prefilled — same 10,006 count, phone and website on every row.
Top cities
- 1.Chicago1,473
- 2.Rockford157
- 3.Aurora132
- 4.Springfield131
- 5.Schaumburg122
- 6.Joliet108
- 7.Addison107
- 8.Elgin101
Compared with the Census
- DealFlow OS (October 29, 2026)
- 10,006
- Census CBP 2022 (NAICS 8111)
- 7,436
NAICS 8111: Automotive repair and maintenance. NAICS 8111 also includes car washes and other automotive maintenance.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 — excludes sole proprietors (non-employer businesses).
Frequently asked questions
How many auto repair shops are there in Illinois?
As of October 29, 2026, DealFlow OS tracks 10,006 auto repair shops in Illinois, compared with 7,436 establishments with paid employees in the U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 County Business Patterns. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2022 — excludes sole proprietors (non-employer businesses).
What share of auto repair shops in Illinois have a website or phone number?
63% of the 10,006 auto repair shops DealFlow OS tracks in Illinois list a website and 99% list a phone number.
Which cities in Illinois have the most auto repair shops?
Chicago (1,473), Rockford (157), Aurora (132) lead the state.
Why is the DealFlow OS count different from the Census number?
County Business Patterns counts establishments with paid employees and excludes sole proprietors (non-employer businesses). DealFlow OS counts auto repair shops found in public business listings, including owner-operators without employees. NAICS 8111 also includes car washes and other automotive maintenance.
How do I get a list of auto repair shops in Illinois?
Open the Deal Finder with Auto Repair and Illinois prefilled to see the same 10,006 count, preview the rows, and export the list with phone numbers and websites.
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