Core Insights - The automotive repair industry in China is experiencing fluctuations in its prosperity index, with values of 58.5%, 51.8%, and 43.4% for July, August, and September 2025 respectively [1] - The index is composed of five dimensions: business, efficiency, effectiveness, workforce, and expectations, with a diffusion index method used for calculation [1] Group 1: Overall Industry Trends - The prosperity index showed significant volatility in Q3 2025, initially rising by 14.6 percentage points in July, followed by declines of 6.7 and 8.4 percentage points in August and September respectively [3] - Compared to the same period in 2024, the index in July increased by 9.1 percentage points, while August and September saw declines of 4.1 and 2.9 percentage points respectively [3] Group 2: New Energy Vehicle Repair Sector - The prosperity index for the new energy vehicle repair sector was 55.6%, 50.8%, and 45.3% for July, August, and September, showing a similar trend to the overall industry index but with structural differences [5] - Factors affecting the new energy vehicle repair sector include lower maintenance frequency compared to traditional vehicles, extended warranty periods from manufacturers, and high technical barriers for battery repairs [5] Group 3: Different Categories of Repair Enterprises - The prosperity index for different categories of automotive repair enterprises indicated a significant increase in July due to higher travel during the summer vacation, with the index for category three enterprises at 52.7%, significantly higher than categories one and two [7] - In August, the index for category three enterprises remained in the expansion zone, while the indices for categories one and two were lower, reflecting a return to normal commuting patterns post-summer [7] - The automotive repair industry association plans to enhance the prosperity index research as a long-term focus to support the industry's transformation and high-quality development [7]