Automobile repair workshops that are independently owned and operated businesses. These may also include regional or national chains and franchises including OEM car dealership sites[clarification needed]. In the United States, these sites are commonly certified by their respective manufacturer to perform warranty and recall repairs by that manufacturer or distributor[clarification needed]. Independent automobile repair shops in the US may also achieve certification through manufacturer sponsored programs.[1] In the European Union a recent law (The EC Block Exemption Regulation 1400/2002 (October 2003[2])) allows motorists more flexibility in selecting where they can get their car serviced.

A car wash also written as "carwash" or auto wash is a facility used to clean the exterior and, in some cases, the interior of motor vehicles.

A motor vehicle service or tune-up is a series of maintenance procedures carried out at a set time interval or after the vehicle has travelled a certain distance.

Customer friendly is a term for products, services and experiences that are designed from the customer's point of view. Many firms adopt the

Tire maintenance for motor vehicles is based on several factors. The chief reason for tire replacement is friction from moving contact with road