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165 automotive oil change and lubrication shops operated in Colorado in 2023. Where they are, how big their teams are, and what phone service costs them.
- Establishments
- 165CBP 2023
- Employees
- 1,340mid-March 2023
- Per 100k residents
- 2.8U.S. 2.7
- State rank
- 19th of 50by count
How many automotive oil change and lubrication shops operate in Colorado
The Census Bureau counted 165 automotive oil change and lubrication shops in Colorado in its 2023 County Business Patterns (NAICS 811191). They employed 1,340 people in mid-March and reported $51.5 million in annual payroll. That is the 19th highest count among the 50 states and DC with published figures. Automotive oil change and lubrication shops make up 0.09% of the 182,486 business establishments in the state.
Per 100,000 residents (2024 estimate) Colorado has 2.8 automotive oil change and lubrication shops, 3.7% above the national rate of 2.7. The average establishment has 8.1 employees against 8.5 nationally. Payroll per employee is $38,422, 8.6% above the U.S. figure of $35,384.
| Measure | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Establishments | 165 | 9,085 |
| Mid-March employees | 1,340 | 77,250 |
| Annual payroll | $51,486,000 | $2,733,449,000 |
| Employees per establishment | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Payroll per employee | $38,422 | $35,384 |
| Establishments per 100,000 residents | 2.8 | 2.7 |
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 oil change and lubrication shops in Colorado are concentrated
Census published oil change shop counts for 9 metro or micropolitan areas that include part of Colorado. The largest is Denver, CO, with 75 establishments. Single-state metro and micropolitan areas account for 88% of the statewide total; the rest are outside any published area or in areas Census suppressed.
| Area | Establishments | Employees | Per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver, CO | 75 | 628 | 2.5 |
| Fort Collins, CO | 14 | 123 | 3.7 |
| Boulder, CO | 12 | 101 | 3.6 |
| Greeley, CO | 11 | 91 | 3.0 |
| Colorado Springs, CO | 10 | 75 | 1.3 |
| Grand Junction, CO | 10 | — | 6.2 |
| Pueblo, CO | 7 | — | 4.1 |
| Rifle, CO | 3 | — | 3.8 |
| Breckenridge, CO | 3 | — | 7.8 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023; population from Census Vintage 2024 estimates.
Team sizes at automotive oil change and lubrication shops in Colorado
20.0% of Colorado's automotive oil change and lubrication shops with employees had fewer than five people in March 2023, compared with 28.9% nationally. 70.9% 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 | 33 | 20.0% | 28.9% |
| 5–9 employees | 84 | 50.9% | 36.2% |
| 10–19 employees | 43 | 26.1% | 30.3% |
| 20–49 employees | 5 | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| 50 or more employees | 0 | 0.0% | 0.3% |
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.
Why the phone matters for automotive oil change and lubrication shops in Colorado
Quick-lube shops rely on walk-ins but still take calls about hours, wait times and services. Answering quickly brings customers in.
Typical inbound and outbound calls for automotive oil change and lubrication shops in Colorado:
- A customer calls about a specific oil type.
- A driver calls to ask about current wait time.
- The shop calls a customer about a reminder.
What automotive oil change and lubrication shops text about
Shops text service reminders.
Texting from a local number in Colorado requires carrier registration (10DLC), a one-time $49 fee on Callata.
What a phone system costs an oil change shop in Colorado
Automotive oil change and lubrication shops in Colorado average 8.1 employees, so the comparison uses an 8-person team. On a per-user plan that headcount sets the bill: $199.60 a month on Ooma Office Pro or $240.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core at list price (checked September 28, 2026). Callata comes to $159.00 a month for 8 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
Over a year, that is $972 less than RingCentral for an oil change shop in Colorado 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 | $159.00 | $1,908.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $152.00 | $1,824.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $184.00 | $2,208.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $199.60 | $2,395.20 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $216.00 | $2,592.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $240.00 | $2,880.00 |
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 Colorado
Colorado has 6 geographic area codes in service according to NANPA. Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so an oil change shop can hold a number in more than one of them.
| Area code | Exchanges | Time zone | In service since | Overlay with |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 720 | 785 | Mountain | 1998 | 303, 983 |
| 303 | 784 | Mountain | 1947 | 720, 983 |
| 970 | 775 | Mountain | 1995 | 748 |
| 719 | 665 | Mountain | 1988 | none |
| 983 | 46 | Mountain | 2022 | 303, 720 |
| 748 | 0 | Mountain | 2025 | 970 |
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 oil change and lubrication shops in Colorado
For $99 a month, Callata puts a team of up to 5 on one plan ($20 for each person after that): up to 3 local numbers, unlimited inbound calls, a pooled allowance of 1,500 outbound US and Canada minutes per user, browser and cell calling, voicemail transcription with urgency triage, recorded calls with AI summaries and business-hours routing, with E911 on every number.
Porting a number you already use in Colorado 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 oil change and lubrication shops are in Colorado?
165 in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns. They employed 1,340 people in mid-March.
Which Colorado metro area has the most automotive oil change and lubrication shops?
Denver, CO, with 75 establishments in 2023.
What does a phone system cost an 8-person oil change shop?
$240.00 a month on RingCentral RingEX Core or $199.60 on Ooma Office Pro at month-to-month list prices (checked September 28, 2026); $159.00 on Callata ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user).
Do I need to register to text customers from a Colorado 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.