NAICS 441 - Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

Industries in the Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers subsector retail motor vehicles and parts. Establishments in this subsector often 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 included in this subsector 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.

• Retail sale of new and used motor vehicles including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and recreational vehicles.
• Provision of automotive parts and accessories through showroom or open lot displays.
• Sales and support staff knowledgeable in vehicle financing, registration, and regulatory compliance.
• Inclusion of repair and maintenance services provided by trained mechanics and parts experts.
• Excludes wholesale sales of medium- and heavy-duty trucks covered under wholesale trade.
• Key for government fleet acquisition, maintenance, and modernization efforts.

• Retail sale of new passenger cars and light trucks.
• Sales of used motor vehicles to consumers and organizations.
• Retail sale of automotive parts and accessories.
• Vehicle repair and maintenance services including mechanical and body work.
• Assistance with vehicle registration and financing for buyers.
• Display and marketing of vehicles in showrooms and open lots.
• Fleet vehicle sales and customization for government agencies.
• Supply of aftermarket parts for vehicle repairs and upkeep.

• Car dealerships specializing in new and used vehicles.
• Automotive parts retailers and distributors.
• Vehicle repair and maintenance shops with parts expertise.
• Specialized vehicle dealers (e.g., motorcycles, RVs, trucks).
• Government fleet vehicle suppliers and service providers.
• Automotive financing and registration assistance firms.