CallataGuidesBusiness phone system for automotive parts and accessories stores in Vermont
107 automotive parts and accessories stores operated in Vermont in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 107CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,013mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 16.5U.S. 11.3
- State rank
- 47th of 51by count
Automotive parts and accessories stores in Vermont by the numbers
The Census Bureau counted 107 automotive parts and accessories stores in Vermont in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 441310). They employed 1,013 people in mid-March and reported $35.9 million in annual payroll. That is the 47th highest count among the 51 states and DC with published figures. Automotive parts and accessories stores make up 0.51% of the 20,841 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Vermont has 16.5 automotive parts and accessories stores, 45.5% above the national rate of 11.3. The average establishment has 9.5 employees against 9.9 nationally. Payroll per employee is $35,434, 3.2% above the U.S. figure of $34,326.
| Measure | Vermont | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 107 | 38,567 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,013 (moderate noise) | 380,068 |
| Annual payroll | $35,895,000 | $13,046,177,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Payroll per employee | $35,434 | $34,326 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 16.5 | 11.3 |
Census County Business Patterns 2023 (mid-March employment; annual payroll). Employees and payroll flagged high-noise are shown but not used in the text. Residents: Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Where automotive parts and accessories stores in Vermont are concentrated
Census published auto parts store counts for 6 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Vermont. The largest is Lebanon, NH-VT, with 35 establishments (a multi-state area; its count covers every state it spans). Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 67% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon, NH-VT | 35 | 325 | 15.6 |
| Burlington, VT | 30 | 289 | 13.1 |
| Rutland, VT | 14 | 95 | 23.3 |
| Barre, VT | 14 | 166 | 23.4 |
| Brattleboro, VT | 8 | — | 17.5 |
| Bennington, VT | 6 | — | 16.2 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at automotive parts and accessories stores in Vermont
25.2% of Vermont's automotive parts and accessories stores with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 27.5% nationally. 54.2% had fewer than ten. At that size the phone is shared, so routing (who rings, when, and what happens after hours) matters more than the number of desk phones.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 27 | 25.2% | 27.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 31 | 29.0% | 30.8% |
| 10–19 employees | 41 | 38.3% | 34.2% |
| 20–49 employees | 8 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.8% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
What automotive parts and accessories stores in Vermont use the phone for
Parts stores answer calls from repair shops and do-it-yourself customers about availability. Quick lookups keep shop customers loyal.
Calls an auto parts store in Vermont might handle in a typical week include:
- A repair shop calls to check a part's availability.
- The store calls a customer when a part arrives.
- A customer calls about a battery.
Business texting for automotive parts and accessories stores
Stores text special-order arrival notices.
Texting from a local number in Vermont requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs an auto parts store in Vermont
Automotive parts and accessories stores in Vermont average 9.5 employees, so the comparison uses a 9-person team. Per-seat business phone plans bill every one of those people. At month-to-month list prices checked September 28, 2026, 9 users on RingCentral RingEX Core cost $270.00 a month and 9 on Ooma Office Pro cost $224.55. Callata comes to $179.00 a month for 9 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $1,092 less than RingCentral for an auto parts store in Vermont of that size. Annual contracts lower some competitors' prices, so compare the plan you would actually sign.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $179.00 | $2,148.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $171.00 | $2,052.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $207.00 | $2,484.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $224.55 | $2,694.60 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $243.00 | $2,916.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $270.00 | $3,240.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Area codes in Vermont
Vermont has 1 geographic area code in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so an auto parts store can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 802 | 571 | Eastern | 1947 | none |
Exchanges are NANPA-assigned central office codes (NPA-NXX) in the rate centers matched to the area's named places. Source: NANPA utilized code and NPA reports.
How Callata works for automotive parts and accessories stores in Vermont
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Vermont is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
How many automotive parts and accessories stores are in Vermont?
107 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,013 people in mid-March.
Which Vermont metro area has the most automotive parts and accessories stores?
Lebanon, NH-VT, with 35 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost a 9-person auto parts store?
$270.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $224.55 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $179.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Vermont number?
Yes. US carriers require business texting from local numbers to be registered (10DLC). On Callata the registration is a one-time $49 fee, and texting turns on once it is approved.