Ikeuchi Co., Ltd. Surpasses 300 Corporate Clients for Fleet Repair Services within 7 Months

Ikeuchi Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Miyu Ikeuchi), a specialist in automotive body repair, has announced that its corporate body repair and vehicle maintenance service has surpassed 300 cumulative clients within seven months since its launch in October 2025.

Currently, the automotive repair industry is facing severe issues, often termed 'repair refugees,' due to the aging workforce and the closure of many workshops, leading to prolonged repair times. The company supports businesses where vehicle downtime is critical—such as car-sharing providers, taxi companies, nursing care, and logistics operators—by providing exceptionally fast response times, thereby protecting regional infrastructure and business profitability.

■ Why is the number of corporate 'repair refugees' increasing?

1. Aging and workshop closures: The management and workforce in the automotive repair industry are aging (many in their 70s and 80s), with a lack of successors leading to increased closures. Existing shops are consistently over capacity, leaving them unable to accommodate new corporate requests or tight deadlines.

2. Threats to regional lifelines (Care, Logistics, Taxi): Vehicles such as taxis, elderly care shuttle buses, and delivery trucks are essential infrastructure supporting residents. Long-term vehicle detachment due to accidents or breakdowns disconnects vital regional services.

3. Opportunity losses in tourism (Car-sharing/Rentals): In regional tourist areas, car-sharing and rental vehicles are key transportation infrastructure. Prolonged 'repair waits' not only reduce business revenue but can also damage the regional economy.

Ikeuchi provides a crucial outlet to address these issues by enabling speedy repair responses nationwide.