Sale of cars and light motor vehicles

NACE v2.0 Code: G45.11

About sale of cars and light motor vehicles

NACE code 45.11 covers the sale of cars and light motor vehicles, a critical component of the broader automotive industry. This sector plays a vital role in the global economy, facilitating the transportation of goods and people, and supporting a wide range of related industries. The sale of cars and light motor vehicles is a significant contributor to economic growth, employment, and international trade.

Production process

The sale of cars and light motor vehicles involves a range of activities, including the acquisition of vehicles from manufacturers, the preparation and display of vehicles for sale, the negotiation and completion of sales transactions, and the provision of after-sales services. Dealers may also offer financing options, warranty coverage, and trade-in opportunities to customers.

Production inputs

The key inputs for the sale of cars and light motor vehicles include the vehicles themselves, which are typically sourced from 29.10 Manufacture of motor vehicles and 29.32 Manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles. Dealers also require showroom and storage facilities, sales staff, and a range of supporting services, such as financing, insurance, and logistics.

Production outputs

The primary output of the sale of cars and light motor vehicles is the delivery of vehicles to end-users, such as individual consumers and businesses. The vehicles sold under NACE code 45.11 may then be used for a variety of purposes, including personal transportation, commercial transport, and industrial applications. The outputs of this industry are closely linked to the activities of 49.32 Taxi operation, 49.41 Freight transport by road, and 77.11 Renting and leasing of cars and light motor vehicles.

Revisions to 45.11

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 45.11. The most recent 47 versions of this code (45.11) is in the NACE v2.1 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 45.11 ( NACE v2.0).

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (45.11).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
4510ISIC v4.0Sale of motor vehicles

Family tree for sale of cars and light motor vehicles

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G'>G: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE; REPAIR OF MOTOR VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/45'>45: Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/45/1'>45.1: Sale of motor vehicles</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/45/11'>45.11: Sale of cars and light motor vehicles</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/G/45/19'>45.19: Sale of other motor vehicles</a>"]

    

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