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US Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Code Lookup

Division: G - Retail Trade

US-SIC Code 5511 - Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used)

Industry Description

Establishments primarily engaged in the retail sale of new automobiles or new and used automobiles. These establishments frequently maintain repair departments and carry stocks of replacement parts, tires, batteries, and automotive accessories. These establishments also frequently sell pickups and vans at retail.

Business Examples

Common types of business activities within US SIC 5511 - Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used) are:

  • Automobile agencies (dealers)-retail
  • Automobiles, new and used-retail
  • Cars, new and used-retail
  • Motor vehicle dealers, new and used cars-retail
  • Pickups and vans, new and used-retail

IBISWorld Industry Research Report

New Car Dealers in the US (44111)

Revenue 2025

$1255.5bn

Growth 2025

-0.11%

Key Trends

  • Most consumers finance new and used vehicle purchases, exposing the industry to changing interest rates

  • COVID-19 spurred a shortage of new vehicles, driving car prices through the roof

  • Borrowing costs remain elevated, hurting demand

Products and Services

US-SIC Hierarchy 5511 - Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used)

US-SIC Code 5511 - Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used) sits in the 2-digit Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used) sector. US SIC codes can be 2 to 8 digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be.

Division: G

Division Title: Retail Trade

2 Digits 3 Digits 4 Digits

Extended US-SIC Hierarchy for 5511 - Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used)

For business marketing and targeting, US SIC Codes have been extended to provide more specific classifications within US-SIC 5511 - Motor Vehicle Dealers (New and Used). Extended US SIC Codes are being continuously updated to reflect the current business environment.

6 Digit SIC Codes

  • 551101 Automobile dlrs-custom designed replica
  • 551102 Automobile dealers-new cars
  • 551103 Automobile dealers-used cars
  • 551104 Four wheel drive vehicles
  • 551105 Truck-dealers
  • 551106 Limousine-dealers
  • 551107 Off-road vehicles
  • 551108 Vans-dealers
  • 551110 Automobiles-fleet sales
  • 551111 Automobile dealers-electric cars

8 Digit SIC Codes

  • 55110000 New and used car dealers
  • 55119900 New and used car dealers, nec
  • 55119901 Automobiles, new and used
  • 55119902 Pickups, new and used
  • 55119903 Trucks, tractors, and trailers: new and used
  • 55119904 Vans, new and used

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Each US SIC Code is part of a Division, which corresponds with a numerical range. Select a Division category from the table below, then drill down to discover the industries within that Division.

Division US-SIC Code Sector title
A 01-09 Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishing
B 10-14 Mining
C 15-17 Construction
D 20-39 Manufacturing
E 40-49 Transportation, Communications, Electric, Gas, and Sanitary Services
F 50-51 Wholesale Trade
G 52-59 Retail Trade
H 60-67 Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate
I 70-89 Services
J 90-99 Public Administration

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