How many people do this kind of work themselves?

On an average day in 2025, 2.3% of Americans 15 and older worked on their own vehicle (3.5% of men and 1.1% of women), spending 1.6 hours when they did (BLS American Time Use Survey, national).

Share of people 15 and older who cared for their own vehicle on an average day, 2025. Men: 3.5%; Women: 1.1%.

Source: BLS American Time Use Survey, vehicle care by self (activity 020700) and vehicle maintenance and repair services not done by self (090500) · data from 2025