France business failures in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Motor trade
France business failures in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Motor trade stood at 1,331 Companies in Aug 2026, according to Banque de France – Webstat (webstat.banque-france.fr). It is one of the indicators in the Business failures by region and département table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Dec 1990 to Aug 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Business failures by region and département table
| Indicator | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouvelle-Aquitaine | 6,821 | 6,793 | 6,922 | 6,916 | 6,882 | 6,812 | 6,660 | 6,627 | 6,520 | 6,531 | |
| Trade and repair of motor vehicles | 1,331 | 1,329 | 1,332 | 1,344 | 1,340 | 1,343 | 1,318 | 1,329 | 1,286 | 1,278 | |
| Transport and storage | 175 | 172 | 181 | 185 | 190 | 178 | 191 | 198 | 194 | 194 |
Understanding france business failures in Nouvelle-Aquitaine: Motor trade
Automotive dealerships, vehicle repair garages, spare parts distributors, and motorcycle maintenance shops facing court-administered insolvency proceedings in Nouvelle-Aquitaine comprise this retail trade sub-measure. The compilation tracks formal liquidations and recovery actions among incorporated commercial entities dealing in motor vehicles, excluding informal backyard mechanics. Compared to non-automotive retail or heavy industrial series, this metric captures consumer discretionary spending shifts alongside vehicle supply chain disruptions.
Monthly figures are subject to regular administrative revisions as regional tribunals process contested dealer closures and franchise liquidations. Year-on-year evaluations offer a clearer view of underlying commercial distress by neutralizing annual vehicle registration peaks and holiday sales cycles. Users must not conflate automotive trade failures with transport and storage logistics, as motor trade operations depend primarily on retail consumer demand and automotive manufacturing output.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific automotive businesses are included in this motor trade count?
- Car dealerships, vehicle repair shops, spare parts distributors, and motorcycle servicing garages are included.
- Are informal vehicle mechanics captured in these figures?
- No, only formally registered corporate entities operating within the motor trade sector are counted.
- Why is year-on-year comparison preferred for motor trade insolvencies?
- Annual comparisons neutralize seasonal fluctuations linked to vehicle purchasing habits and annual inspection cycles.