Hedge / Appetite / Auto repair shops
In current Hedge appetite / P&C

Auto repair shops.

Auto repair shops is in Hedge's current published wholesale appetite for licensed retail insurance brokers. Independent mechanics and small chains. Garagekeepers included. Published target coverage includes General Liability with a published target of $1M / $2M, Garagekeepers with a published target of $250K direct primary, and Commercial Property with a published target of $2M / loc. Hedge confirms current fit, the permitted submission route, and available terms after reviewing the account.

NAICS   811111 · 811112
Also known as   mechanic, garage, service garage, oil change, muffler shop
Coverage

Published target coverage.

These are starting-point lines and limits for a auto repair shops submission. Hedge confirms current fit, route, and available terms after account review.

General Liability $1M / $2M General Liability wholesale → Garagekeepers $250K direct primary Garagekeepers wholesale → Commercial Property $2M / loc Commercial Property wholesale → Pollution $500K (waste oil) Pollution wholesale →
Knowledge graph

Go deeper by coverage and packet.

Use the narrowest guide for the question. Coverage pages explain the line for this class; the submission guide organizes the first packet.

$1M / $2M General Liability for auto repair shops Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance. $2M / loc Commercial Property for auto repair shops Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance. $500K (waste oil) Environmental and Pollution for auto repair shops Coverage context, underwriting facts, forms, and preparation guidance.
Submission preparation
What to submit for auto repair shops
Open class checklist →
Sweet spot

Where this fits cleanly.

This profile is the strongest starting point. Hedge confirms current market fit and route after reviewing the account.

01 Independent shops with 3+ bays
02 No body work / paint booth
03 Long-term lease, not roadside
Submission

What we need for placement review.

Including these items reduces back-and-forth. Additional underwriting information may be required.

  • 01Number of bays + lifts
  • 02Customer cars on premises at any time
  • 03Used oil disposal vendor
  • 04Body work %
  • 05Wash bay (pollution exposure)?
Related

Adjacent classes.

Often relevant to a submission in this class.

P&C Apartment buildings & multi-family P&C Churches & religious institutions P&C Course of construction P&C Electricians
FAQ

Common questions.

Does Hedge write auto repair shops?

Auto repair shops is in Hedge's current published appetite. Independent mechanics and small chains. Garagekeepers included. Hedge confirms current market fit and route after reviewing the account.

What does Hedge need to quote auto repair shops?

Number of bays + lifts; Customer cars on premises at any time; Used oil disposal vendor; Body work %; plus 1 more standard item. These items support placement review, but an underwriter may request more.

What limits and lines does Hedge offer on auto repair shops?

General Liability target up to $1M / $2M; Garagekeepers target up to $250K direct primary; Commercial Property target up to $2M / loc; Pollution target up to $500K (waste oil). These are published targets, not promised terms. Available limits are confirmed after account and market review.

Does Hedge write mechanic?

Mechanic is one way brokers describe auto repair shops. It maps to the same published Auto repair shops appetite, target lines, and submission guidance listed above. Current fit and route still require account review.

Public appetite is directional and may change. It is not a quote, binder, coverage commitment, or confirmation of access to any named market. Hedge confirms current fit, route, and authority after reviewing the account.

· LAST REVIEWED   2026-08-24    · HEDGE SPECIALTY DBA TAVEN INSURANCE SERVICES LLC   CA LICENSE #6018729   NPN 22154671