This U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following: (1) establishments known as automotive supply stores and primarily engaged in retailing new automotive parts and accessories; (2) establishments known as automotive supply stores and are primarily engaged in both retailing automotive parts and accessories and repairing automobiles; and (3) establishments primarily engaged in retailing and installing automotive accessories.

Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

• Merchant wholesale distribution of new and/or used tires and tubes--are classified in U.S. Industry 423130, Tire and Tube Merchant Wholesalers;
• Repairing and replacing automotive parts, such as transmissions, mufflers, and brake linings--are classified in Industry 81111, Automotive Mechanical and Electrical Repair and Maintenance;
• Retailing automotive parts and accessories via electronic home shopping, mail-order, or direct sale--are classified in Subsector 454, Nonstore Retailers;
• Retailing new or used tires--are classified in Industry 441320, Tire Dealers; and
• Merchant wholesale distribution of used batteries and used parts and accessories, (except used tires and tubes)--are classified in U.S. Census Bureau NAICS-based industry 4231401, Motor Vehicle Parts (used) Merchant Wholesalers.