UK SICClass

UK SIC 46.71—Wholesale of new cars and light commercial motor vehicles

Class · UK Standard Industrial Classification (2026)

Where 46.71 sits

  1. G Wholesale and retail trade
  2. 46 Wholesale trade
  3. 46.7 Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories
  4. 46.71 Wholesale of new cars and light commercial motor vehicles

Contains 2 narrower codes

What 46.71 includes

  • Retail sale of new cars and light commercial vehicles (vans typically up to around 3.5 tonnes; however actual vehicle weight may vary, particularly for electric vans and some specialised models), including electric vehicles:

What 46.71 excludes

  • Activities of wholesalers who do not assume ownership of the goods they trade, see 46.1
  • Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, see 95.31
  • Maintenance and repair of motorcycles, see 95.32

46.71 in other systems

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