France trade turnover index: motor vehicle repair & service
France trade turnover index: motor vehicle repair & service stood at 130.24 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Retail trade and household consumption table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 1999 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Retail trade and household consumption table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trade turnover | |||||||||||
| Maintenance and repair services of motor vehicles (NAF rev. 2, lev. Group, item 45.2) | 130.24 | 129.87 | 129.64 | 132.75 | 131.1 | 129.77 | 129.13 | 129.77 | 128.99 | 129.27 | |
| Wholesale of other household goods (NAF rev. 2, lev. Class, item 46.49) | 104.24 | 103.86 | 104.32 | 108.58 | 105.51 | 106.09 | 107.71 | 118.17 | 110.36 | 107.68 |
Understanding france trade turnover index: motor vehicle repair & service
Service billings and parts revenues generated by workshops specializing in the mechanical maintenance, servicing, and repair of passenger cars and commercial motor vehicles capture automotive after-sales economic activity. This indicator records commercial workshop receipts from routine servicing, mechanical repairs, collision work, and the fitting of replacement parts. Excluded from this index are new and used vehicle dealership showroom sales, automotive fuel retailing, and primary vehicle manufacturing output.
Evaluating this automotive repair index requires recognizing its resilience during economic downturns, as vehicle owners often maintain older cars rather than purchase new ones. Observers should use seasonally adjusted series to filter out holiday workshop closures, and expect routine revisions as garage survey data are finalized. A major analytical pitfall is confusing vehicle repair turnover with retail motor vehicle sales, as workshop service revenues often move in the opposite direction of showroom car sales cycles.
Frequently asked questions
- What specific activities are measured in this motor vehicle repair index?
- The series records commercial workshop receipts for mechanical repairs, servicing, bodywork, and spare parts installation for cars and vehicles.
- Why can automotive repair turnover rise during economic downturns?
- Vehicle owners tend to repair and maintain existing cars rather than buy new vehicles when economic conditions tighten.
- Are vehicle dealership showroom sales of new cars included in this repair index?
- No, showroom sales of vehicles are classified under separate motor trade categories.