Used Car Dealers
Key Figures
Figures are published for NAICS 441120 directly.
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Official definition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in retailing used automobiles and light trucks, such as sport utility vehicles, and passenger and cargo vans.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Illustrative examples
- Antique auto dealers
- Light truck dealers, used only
- Automobile dealers, used only
Which code does this activity belong in?
Used car dealers primarily retail previously owned automobiles and light trucks, including sport utility vehicles and passenger and cargo vans. The boundary with new car dealers lies in the condition of inventory; establishments selling new vehicles are classified in new car dealers, while those selling only used vehicles belong in used car dealers.
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Get verified how to start a used car dealership data from federal sources. Market analysis based on Census, BLS & FRED data.
Get verified used car dealer industry trends data from federal sources. US Used Car Dealer Employment: 162K+ (Census CBP, 2023).
Get verified used car dealership profit margins data from federal sources. Typical Used Car Dealership Net Profit Margin: 1–3% (Industry Benchmarks, 2025).
US retail wages from the federal record: BLS hourly and weekly earnings for retail trade, plus how pay splits across auto, e-commerce, grocery and apparel