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NAICS 441120

Used Car Dealers

Key Figures

Establishments
25,147
Census CBP · 2023
Employment
162,048
Census CBP · 2023
Market size
$159.5B
Census Economic Census · 2022

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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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Where this sits

44-45 Retail Trade441 Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers4411 Automobile Dealers44112 Used Car Dealers

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