Why sell to the automotive sector?
Auto repair shops and car dealerships are a massive and stable B2B niche. According to ACEA, there are over 400,000 independent repair shops in Europe and 170,000+ dealerships. The European automotive aftermarket is worth over €240 billion annually. Mordor Intelligence's analysis of the North America automotive collision repair market shows continued growth in this segment, reinforcing the scale of opportunity for B2B vendors.
Every shop needs suppliers for spare parts, lubricants, management software, diagnostic equipment, insurance, technical training, and industrial services. Most have minimal digital presence: they are on Google Maps but not in specialized directories. PwC's analysis of major automotive industry trends highlights how electrification and digital dealer transformation are creating entirely new categories of vendor demand.
That makes prospecting with data extracted directly from Google Maps especially effective. With MapiLeads you can generate B2B client databases for the automotive sector in any city or country. The Deloitte 2026 global automotive consumer study reveals shifting buying preferences and digital expectations that dealers and shops must adapt to, creating opportunities for vendors offering modern solutions.