Official definition
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in washing and cleaning motor vehicles.
Official classification fields for this page
Official classification fields taken from the current StatCan source bundle.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Official title | Car washes |
| Classification | NAICS Canada 2022 Version 1.0 |
| Publishing authority | Statistics Canada |
| Hierarchical level | Canadian industry |
| Parent code | 81119 - Other automotive repair and maintenance |
| International correspondence | G4520* |
| Source | https://www.statcan.gc.ca/en/subjects/standard/naics/2022/v1/index |
| Source verification | 2026-05-05 |
Canada-wide tax and filing context
Canada-wide business, tax, and filing context from the local country pack and tax pack.
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
| Tax authority | Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) |
| Business identifier | Business Number (BN): 9-digit identifier with program account suffixes such as RT0001 for GST/HST, RP0001 for payroll, and RC0001 for corporate income tax. |
| Filing requirements | Business Number registration; Form T2125 (Statement of Business or Professional Activities) attached to T1; Form T2 (Corporation Income Tax Return); Form T5013; Form GST34 |
| Sector authority | No cluster authority recorded in the local country pack. |
Examples
- auto detail shop
- automobile washing and polishing
- mobile wash unit (trucks, autos)
- waxing and polishing, automotive
- auto detail shop
- automobile washing and polishing
- bus washing
- car washes, self-service or automatic
- cleaning truck bodies (mobile system)
- detailing (cleaning and polishing) new autos for dealers on a contract or fee basis
- mobile car wash (trucks, cars)
- mobile truck wash service
- mobile wash unit (trucks, autos)
- surface treating, motor vehicle service
- truck washing
- waxing and polishing, automotive
Who is this code for
This code typically applies to:
Also relevant for
auto detail shopautomobile washing and polishingmobile wash unit (trucks, autos)waxing and polishing, automotivebus washing
Source: STATCAN_TITLE, 2026-05-05
Classification Confidence Score
5 of 6 factors passing
8/ 10
Verified official source — naics-scian-2022-structure-v1-eng.csv (2026-05-05)
International crosswalk — ISIC Rev. 4 mapping: G4520*
Previous edition migration — NAICS 2017 to 2022 continuity confirmed
Complete hierarchy — 5 levels confirmed in hierarchy
Size or threshold documented — SME thresholds documented in federal tax pack
Trade or export match — No direct HS code correspondence in current bundle
Legacy crosswalk — Legacy system (SIC 1980) retired in this region
Business Profiles
When you might need code 811192
These role examples come from the official title and example wording attached to this code.
01
811192
Car washes
Use this page when the business is directly described by the official title or definition for 811192 Car washes. It is the closest source-backed checkpoint before BN registration, GST/HST review, banking onboarding, or internal classification work.
02
811192
auto detail shop
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as auto detail shop. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 811192 Car washes to a business file.
03
811192
automobile washing and polishing
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as automobile washing and polishing. Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 811192 Car washes to a business file.
04
811192
mobile wash unit (trucks, autos)
Use this page when the activity is described in the official StatCan example wording as mobile wash unit (trucks, autos). Compare the definition, exclusions, and nearby codes here before attaching 811192 Car washes to a business file.
Business categories in this branch
A rotating set of business activity examples linked to this part of the Canadian hierarchy.
In this section
- 811192Car washes
- 811199All other automotive repair and maintenance
ISIC Rev. 4 correspondence
G4520*Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
Approximate correspondence
Car washes
US NAICS reference811192 - Car Washes
Source row
811192Car washes
This page mirrors the source row from the structure CSV and the matching rows from the elements and crosswalk files.
Frequently asked questions
What does code 811192 cover?
Car washes: This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in washing and cleaning motor vehicles.
Which level of the hierarchy is 811192?
It is a canadian industry page in the NAICS Canada 2026 hierarchy.
What is the parent of 811192?
It rolls up to 81119 Other automotive repair and maintenance.
Should I stop at 811192 or go lower?
This page already points to the exact six-digit Canadian industry in the current site structure.
Are official inclusion notes attached to 811192?
No inclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Are there exclusion notes for 811192?
No exclusion rows are attached to this page in the local elements file.
Does 811192 include illustrative examples?
Yes. 16 example row(s) are available for boundary checking.
What kinds of businesses often start from this page?
Examples in this branch include Public safety, Program delivery, Government support, Regulatory services, Municipal operations.
Is there an ISIC mapping for 811192?
Yes. The page shows G4520* Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles.
Does this page show a US NAICS reference?
Yes. A same-code US reference is attached: Car Washes.
Why are both English and French titles shown?
NAICS Canada is bilingual, so the page keeps both language titles visible for comparison and lookup.
Where does the page text come from?
From the local StatCan structure file, elements file, ISIC crosswalk, and the bundled US 6-digit reference workbook.