Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

NACE v2.0 Code: G45

About wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

NACE code 45 covers the wholesale and retail trade, as well as the repair, of motor vehicles and motorcycles. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader economy, facilitating the distribution and maintenance of essential transportation assets. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from the wholesale distribution of new and used vehicles to the retail sale and after-sales service of these products.

Production process

The key production techniques in this industry involve the procurement, storage, and distribution of motor vehicles and motorcycles. Wholesalers typically acquire vehicles from manufacturers or importers, while retailers may source from wholesalers or directly from producers. Repair and maintenance services involve the diagnosis, repair, and servicing of vehicles to ensure their continued roadworthiness.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for this industry include the motor vehicles and motorcycles themselves, which are sourced from 29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers and 30 Manufacture of other transport equipment manufacturers. Additionally, the industry relies on a range of spare parts, tools, and equipment to facilitate the repair and maintenance of these vehicles.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of this industry are the sale and distribution of motor vehicles and motorcycles, both new and used, as well as the provision of repair and maintenance services. The outputs of NACE code 45 are consumed by a variety of other industries, including 49 Land transport and transport via pipelines, 52 Warehousing and support activities for transportation, and 77 Rental and leasing activities.

Revisions to 45

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 45. The most recent 9 versions of this code (45) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 45 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (45).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
45ISIC v4.0Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

Family tree for wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/45'>45: Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/46'>46: Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/47'>47: Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]

    B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/45/1'>45.1: Sale of motor vehicles</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/45/2'>45.2: Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/45/3'>45.3: Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/45/4'>45.4: Sale, maintenance and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories</a>"]


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