What's the NAICS and SIC code for a car wash or detailing?
For a car wash or detailing, use NAICS 811192 (Car Washes) in the US and SIC 45200 (Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles) in the UK.
United States, NAICS 2022
811192 Car Washes
Car Washes, including self-service car washes.
SBA small business limit: $9 million average annual receipts.
United Kingdom, SIC 2007
45200 Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles; ONS indexes car washes here.
Use this code when you register with Companies House or file your confirmation statement.
When a different code fits better
These are the codes most often confused with the main answer. Pick by the activity that earns most of your revenue.
| Code | Title | Use it if |
|---|---|---|
| NAICS 811121 | Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance | you mainly do body or paint work |
Good to know
Mobile detailing uses the same codes as fixed car washes.
You can list more than one code. Companies House accepts up to four SIC codes, and SAM.gov lets you add several NAICS codes, with one marked as primary.
What the code affects
- SBA programs and federal contracts: your NAICS code sets the size limit you must stay under to count as small. Check your size.
- SAM.gov registration: contracting officers search by NAICS, so list every code you can deliver work under.
- Companies House: your SIC code appears on the public register and in your confirmation statement.
Related business types
Codes checked against the US Census 2022 NAICS index and the ONS UK SIC 2007 index. Information only; confirm with the agency you file with.