Garage equipment includes essential tools, machines, and systems for vehicle repair shops, service centers, and garages, enhancing the efficiency of maintenance and repair operations. The market is driven by rising vehicle production and sales, heightened safety concerns, and increasing used vehicle sales. Additionally, regulatory requirements for annual vehicle inspections are expanding market demand. However, improvements in original equipment quality and cost reductions may impact repair operations, while advances in automotive aftermarket technologies continue to support growth in the garage equipment sector.
Rapid advancement in the automotive industry propels the market growth. The automotive industry is one of the major industry globally, with the time the transportation has become easy and convenient owing to the advancement in the automotive industry. The consumption of motor vehicles including passenger cars, motorbike, among others has drastically increased in the last 2-3 decades. For instance, in 2018, the U.S. automotive industry generated a total of USD 545.4 billion and contributed 2.7% to the nation's GDP. According to Statista, in 2017, the global sales of passenger vehicles were around 79.6 million units. Increasing consumption of electric vehicles and continuous innovations in the automotive sector are unlocking lucrative opportunities for the garage equipment market. Moreover, the increasing trend among youngsters and adults regarding car drifting, stunts, and rough driving has surged the need for maintenance due to early decaying of the vehicle, further driving the market growth.
The automotive industry is severely hit by the COVID-19 outbreak. The sales of new and pre-owned cars have declined drastically. The sales are expected to decelerate by 12 to 14% in China, India, and Europe by the end of 2020. As per the Economic Times, there will be an overall impact of around USD 1.5 to 2 billion per month across the automotive industry. Similarly, the garage equipment market is severely impacted by the pandemic due to lockdowns imposed by governments and rapidly decelerating sales of automobiles.
North America leads the global garage equipment market with a CAGR of 5.5%, driven by a strong automotive sector and demand for luxury vehicles needing frequent maintenance. The U.S. benefits from high pre-owned vehicle sales and built-in residential garages, increasing demand for portable lifts and IoT-based garage equipment. California’s Clean Cars II Act, effective in 2026, aims to standardize EV diagnostics, further boosting the sector.
Asia-Pacific, the fastest-growing region with a 6.0% CAGR, is driven by rising incomes, urbanization, and automotive sales in China and India. Europe’s growth is supported by strict emission regulations and increased demand for advanced, sensor-based garage tools, particularly in the UK, where luxury and emission-compliant vehicles are popular.