Counting Cars
What’s your car count?
One of the most commonly tracked KPIs in the quick lube industry is the number of vehicles a shop services per day. As part of the 2025 NOLN Operator Survey, we asked respondents how many vehicles are rolling into their bays each day on average.
Daily Car Count
|
Less than 20 |
28.7% |
|
20 to 39 |
40.6% |
|
40 to 59 |
19.8% |
|
60 to 79 |
5.0% |
|
80 or more |
5.9% |
The number of vehicles a facility services, of course, can be reflective of its number of bays. Here’s a breakdown of how many quick lube lanes Operator Survey respondents have on average.
Number of Quick Maintenance Bays
|
1 bay |
13.7% |
|
2 bays |
32.4% |
|
3 bays |
31.4% |
|
4 bays |
7.9% |
|
5 or more |
14.7% |
Take the 2026 NOLN Operator Survey Today!
National Oil and Lube News is now collecting responses for the 2026 NOLN Operator Survey, and we need your input! Each year, the Operator Survey collects valuable benchmarking data on quick lube shops’ business operations, ownership strategies, marketing plans, KPIs and more.
The Operator Survey takes about 15 minutes to complete, and you could win a $100 Amazon gift card for participating.