Industries in the Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers subsector retail motor vehicles and parts from fixed point-of-sale locations. Establishments in this subsector typically operate from a showroom and/or an open lot where the vehicles are on display. The display of vehicles and the related parts require little by way of display equipment. The personnel generally include both the sales and sales support staff familiar with the requirements for registering and financing a vehicle as well as a staff of parts experts and mechanics trained to provide repair and maintenance services for the vehicles. Specific industries have been included in this subsector to identify the type of vehicle being retailed.
Sales of capital or durable nonconsumer goods, such as medium and heavy-duty trucks, are always included in wholesale trade. These goods are virtually never sold through retail methods.
4411 Automobile Dealers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used
automobiles and light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.
44111 New Car Dealers
See industry description for 441110 below.
441110 New Car Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new automobiles and light
trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans, or retailing these new
vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services, retailing used cars, and
selling replacement parts and accessories.
Illustrative Examples:
Automobile dealers, new only, or new and used; Light utility truck dealers, new only,
or new and used.
Learn about operating an Automobile Dealership.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing used automobiles and light trucks without retailing new automobiles and light trucks - classified in Industry 441120, Used Car Dealers.
- Providing automotive repair services without retailing new automotive vehicles - classified in Industry Group 8111, Automotive Repair and Maintenance.
44112 Used Car Dealers
See industry description for 441120 below.
441120 Used Car Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used automobiles and light
trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.
Illustrative Examples:
Antique auto dealers; Light truck dealers, used only; Automobile dealers, used only.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in retailing new automobiles and light trucks are classified in Industry 441110, New Car Dealers.
4412 Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used vehicles
(except automobiles, light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans).
44121 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
See industry description for 441210 below.
441210 Recreational Vehicle Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used
recreational vehicles commonly referred to as RVs or retailing these new vehicles in combination
with activities, such as repair services and selling replacement parts and accessories.
Illustrative Examples:
Motor home dealers; Recreational vehicle parts and accessories stores;
Recreational vehicle (RV) dealers; Travel trailer dealers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing new or used boat trailers and utility trailers - classified in Industry 44122, Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers; and
- Retailing manufactured homes (i.e., mobile homes), parts, and equipment - classified in Industry 453930, Manufactured (Mobile) Home Dealers.
44122 Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and used motorcycles,
boats, and other vehicles (except automobiles, light trucks, and recreational vehicles), or
retailing these new vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling
replacement parts and accessories.
Illustrative Examples:
Aircraft dealers; Motorcycle dealers; All-terrain vehicle (ATV) dealers;
Utility trailer dealers; Boat dealers, new and used.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing new nonmotorized bicycles, surfboards, or wind sail boards - classified in Industry 45111, Sporting Goods Stores;
- Retailing used nonmotorized bicycles, surfboards, or wind sail boards - classified in Industry 45331, Used Merchandise Stores;
- Retailing new or used automobiles and light trucks - classified in Industry Group 4411, Automotive Dealers;
- Retailing new or used recreational vehicles, such as travel trailers - classified in Industry 44121, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
- Providing repair services for vehicles without retailing new vehicles - classified in the appropriate industry for the repair services; and
- Retailing fuel and marine supplies at a marina - classified in Industry 71393, Marinas.
441221 Motorcycle Dealers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used
motorcycles, motor scooters, motor bikes, mopeds, off-road all-terrain vehicles, and personal
watercraft, or retailing these new vehicles in combination with repair services and selling
replacement parts and accessories.
Illustrative Examples:
All-terrain vehicle (ATV) dealers; Motorcycle parts and accessories dealers;
Moped dealers; Personal watercraft dealers; Motorcycle dealers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Providing motorcycle repair services without retailing new motorcycles - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance;
- Retailing new nonmotorized bicycles - classified in Industry 451110, Sporting Goods Stores;
- Retailing used nonmotorized bicycles - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores; and
- Retailing new or used boats - classified in U.S. Industry 441222, Boat Dealers.
441222 Boat Dealers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) retailing new and/or used
boats or retailing new boats in combination with activities, such as repair services and selling
replacement parts and accessories, and/or (2) retailing new and/or used outboard motors, boat
trailers, marine supplies, parts, and accessories.
Illustrative Examples:
Boat dealers (e.g., powerboats, rowboats, sailboats); Outboard motor dealers;
Marine supply dealers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing new surfboards or wind sail boards - classified in Industry 451110, Sporting Goods Stores;
- Retailing used surfboards or wind sail boards - classified in Industry 453310, Used Merchandise Stores;
- Providing boat repair services without retailing new boats - classified in Industry 811490, Other Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance;
- Retailing new or used personal watercraft - classified in U.S. Industry 441221, Motorcycle Dealers; and
- Operating docking and/or storage facilities for pleasure craft owners - classified in Industry 713930, Marinas.
441229 All Other Motor Vehicle Dealers
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used
utility trailers and vehicles (except automobiles, light trucks, recreational vehicles,
motorcycles, boats, motor scooters, motorbikes, off-road all-terrain vehicles, and personal
watercraft) or retailing these new vehicles in combination with activities, such as repair
services and selling replacement parts and accessories.
Illustrative Examples:
Aircraft dealers; Snowmobile dealers; Powered golf cart dealers; Utility trailer dealers.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing new automobiles and light trucks - classified in Industry 441110, New Car Dealers;
- Retailing used automobiles and light trucks - classified in Industry 441120, Used Car Dealers;
- Retailing new or used recreational vehicles, such as travel trailers - classified in Industry 441210, Recreational Vehicle Dealers;
- Retailing new or used motorcycles, motor scooters, motorbikes, off-road all-terrain vehicles, and personal watercraft - classified in U.S. Industry 441221, Motorcycle Dealers;
- Retailing new or used boats, outboard motors, boat trailers, and marine supplies - classified in U.S. Industry 441222, Boat Dealers; and
- Providing vehicle repair services without retailing new vehicles - classified in the appropriate industry for the repair services.
4413 Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Stores
44131 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
See industry description for 441310 below.
441310 Automotive Parts and Accessories Stores
This industry comprises one or more of the following: (1) establishments known as automotive
supply stores primarily engaged in retailing new, used, and/or rebuilt automotive parts and
accessories; (2) automotive supply stores that are primarily engaged in both retailing automotive
parts and accessories and repairing automobiles; and (3) establishments primarily engaged in
retailing and installing automotive accessories.
Illustrative Examples:
Automotive parts and supply stores; Truck cap stores; Automotive stereo stores;
Used automotive parts stores; Speed shops.
Learn about operating an Automotive Parts and Accessories Store.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing automotive parts and accessories via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
- Retailing new or used tires - classified in Industry 441320, Tire Dealers; and
- Repairing and replacing automotive parts, such as transmissions, mufflers, and brake linings (except establishments known as automotive supply stores) - classified in Industry 81111, Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance.
44132 Tire Dealers
See industry description for 441320 below.
441320 Tire Dealers
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing new and/or used tires and
tubes or retailing new tires in combination with automotive repair services.
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in
- Retailing tires via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale - classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers; and
- Tire retreading or recapping - classified in U.S. Industry 326212, Tire Retreading.
Information courtesy of the U.S. Census Bureau.
