UK SICClass
UK SIC 47.81—Retail of new cars and light commercial motor vehicles
Class · UK Standard Industrial Classification (2026)
Where 47.81 sits
- G Wholesale and retail trade
- 47 Retail trade
- 47.8 Retail sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories
- 47.81 Retail of new cars and light commercial motor vehicles
Contains 2 narrower codes
What 47.81 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 47.81 excludes
- Activities of agents involved in the wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts, see 46.18
- Intermediation service activities for the retail sale of motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 47.9
- On-demand passenger transport service activities by vehicle with a driver, see 49.33
- Rental and leasing of motor vehicles without a driver, see 77.1
- Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, see 95.3
47.81 in other systems
ANZSICAustralia · New Zealand
- 392 Motor vehicle parts and tyre retailing inferred via ISIC 466
- 350 Motor vehicle and motor vehicle parts wholesaling inferred via ISIC 953
- 432 Retail commission-based buying and/or selling inferred via ISIC 478
- 427 Pharmaceutical and other store-based retailing inferred via ISIC 479
- 425 Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing inferred via ISIC 479
- 421 Furniture, floor coverings, houseware and textile goods retailing inferred via ISIC 479
- 412 Specialised food retailing inferred via ISIC 479
- 949 Other repair and maintenance inferred via ISIC 954
ATECOItaly
- 47.81.10 Retail sale of cars and light motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.81.20 Retail sale of other motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.82.00 Retail sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 95.32 Repair and maintenance of motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
- 46.7 Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 479
- 95.40 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
- 95.31.99 Other repair and maintenance of motor vehicles n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 953
- 47.81.1 Retail sale of cars and light motor vehicles broader via ISIC 478
CNAE BrazilBrazil
- 47.9 Street vending and other types of retail trade inferred via ISIC 479
- 47.84-9 Retail sale of liquefied petroleum gas (lpg) inferred via ISIC 478
- 46.64-8 Wholesale trade of machinery, apparatus and equipment for dental, medical and hospital use; parts and components inferred via ISIC 466
- 46.69-9 Wholesale trade of machinery, apparatus and equipment not specified elsewhere; parts and components inferred via ISIC 466
- 4789-0/04 Retail trade of live animals and articles and food for pets inferred via ISIC 478
- 4789-0/02 Retail sale of natural plants and flowers inferred via ISIC 478
- 4789-0/06 Retail trade of fireworks and pyrotechnic articles inferred via ISIC 478
- 4785-7/01 Retail trade of antiques inferred via ISIC 478
CNAESpain
- 47.81 Retail trade of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.82 Retail trade of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 95.31 Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 95.40 Intermediation activities for the repair and maintenance of computers, personal items and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
- 95.32 Motorcycle repair and maintenance inferred via ISIC 953
- 47.6 Retail trade of cultural and recreational goods inferred via ISIC 953
- 60.3 Activities of news agencies and other content distribution activities inferred via ISIC 479
- 95.2 Repair and maintenance of personal effects and household items inferred via ISIC 954
HSICHong Kong
- 952 Repair of computers and communications equipment inferred via ISIC 954
- 477301 Retail sale of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 479
- 477303 Retail sale of motor vehicle and motorcycle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 479
- 4774 Other retail sale of new goods inferred via ISIC 479
- 477399 Retail sale of other transport equipment (except motor vehicles and motorcycles) inferred via ISIC 479
- 4772 Retail sale of pharmaceutical, medical and health goods, cosmetics and personal care products inferred via ISIC 479
- 477302 Retail sale of motorcycles inferred via ISIC 479
- 9536 Repair of watches and clocks inferred via ISIC 954
ICNEAChina
- 523 Specialized retail of textiles, clothing and daily necessities inferred via ISIC 479
- 525 Specialized retail of medicine and medical equipment inferred via ISIC 479
- 811 Repair and maintenance of automobiles, motorcycles, etc. inferred via ISIC 954
- 524 Specialized retail of cultural, sporting goods and equipment inferred via ISIC 479
- 522 Specialized retail of food, beverages and tobacco products inferred via ISIC 479
- 529 Stalls, no shops and other retail industries inferred via ISIC 479
- 528 Specialized retail of hardware, furniture and interior decoration materials inferred via ISIC 479
- 527 Specialized retail of household appliances and electronic products inferred via ISIC 479
ISICUnited Nations (global)
- 4781 Retail sale of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 478
- 4782 Retail sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 9531 Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 4661 Wholesale of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 466
- 4662 Wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 466
- 4783 Retail sale of motorcycles, motorcycles parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 9532 Repair and maintenance of motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
- 9540 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
JSICJapan
- 542 Motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 466
- 591 Motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 466
- 569 Other retail trade, general merchandise (with less than 50 employees) inferred via ISIC 479
- 608 Camera, watch and spectacles stores inferred via ISIC 479
- 582 Vegetable and fruit stores inferred via ISIC 479
- 573 Ladies' and children's clothing (occidental style) stores inferred via ISIC 479
- 793 Garment sewing services and repairs inferred via ISIC 954
- 583 Meat and poultry stores inferred via ISIC 479
KSICSouth Korea
- 952 Maintenance and repair services of motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
- 453 Sale of motorcycles and related parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 466
- 474 Retail sale of textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods inferred via ISIC 479
- 472 Retail sale of foods, beverages and tobacco in specialized stores inferred via ISIC 479
- 476 Retail sale of cultural, amusement and recreation goods inferred via ISIC 479
- 473 Retail sale of household electrical appliances and information and communication equipment inferred via ISIC 479
- 471 Retail sale in non-specialized stores inferred via ISIC 479
- 477 Retail sale of fuels inferred via ISIC 479
MSICMalaysia
- 479 Intermediation service activities for retail sale inferred via ISIC 479
- 4661 Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products inferred via ISIC 466
- 4663 Wholesale of construction materials, hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies inferred via ISIC 466
- 453 Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 466
- 45201 Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 45202 Spraying and painting of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 45204 Repair of motor vehicle seats inferred via ISIC 953
- 9540 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods inferred via ISIC 954
NACEEuropean Union
- 47.81 Retail sale of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 479
- 47.82 Retail sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 95.31 Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 47.7 Retail sale of other goods, except motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 479
- 95.32 Repair and maintenance of motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
- 46.7 Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 954
- 95.40 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
- 47.6 Retail sale of cultural and recreation goods inferred via ISIC 479
NAFFrance
- 47.81Y Retail trade of motor vehicle inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.82Y Retail trade of parts and accessories for motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 478
- 95.31G Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles, lightweight (less than 3.5 ton) inferred via ISIC 953
- 95.40 Activities of intermediation services for the repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods and motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
- 95.31H Repair and maintenance of other motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 46.7 Wholesale trade of motor vehicles, motorcycles and their parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.6 Retail trade of cultural property and leisure inferred via ISIC 478
- 95.32Y Maintenance and repair of motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
NAICSUnited States
- 8113 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance inferred via ISIC 954
- 4413 Automotive Parts, Accessories, and Tire Retailers inferred via ISIC 478
- 42311 Automobile and Other Motor Vehicle Merchant Wholesalers inferred via ISIC 478
- 44122 Motorcycle, Boat, and Other Motor Vehicle Dealers inferred via ISIC 466
- 8111 Automotive Repair and Maintenance inferred via ISIC 953
- 8114 Personal and Household Goods Repair and Maintenance inferred via ISIC 954
- 4251 Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers inferred via ISIC 953
- 8112 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance inferred via ISIC 954
NAICS CanadaCanada
- 416 Building material and supplies merchant wholesalers inferred via ISIC 466
- 412 Petroleum, petroleum products, and other hydrocarbons merchant wholesalers inferred via ISIC 466
- 4561 Health and personal care retailers inferred via ISIC 479
- 4552 Warehouse clubs, Supercentres and other general merchandise retailers inferred via ISIC 478
- 8113 Commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance inferred via ISIC 954
- 4413 Automotive parts, accessories and tire retailers inferred via ISIC 466
- 4583 Jewellery, luggage and leather goods retailers inferred via ISIC 954
- 4452 Specialty food retailers inferred via ISIC 479
NICIndia
- 954 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
- 479 Intermediation service activities for retail sale inferred via ISIC 479
- 4782 Retail sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 9531 Repair and maintenance of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 478301 Retail sale of new motorcycles, scooters and mopeds including electric vehicles inferred via ISIC 478
- 4661 Wholesale of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 466
- 4662 Wholesale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 466
- 478199 Retail sale of other motor vehicles n.e.c. inferred via ISIC 478
NOGASwitzerland
- 478101 Retail sale of motor vehicles (< 3.5 t) inferred via ISIC 478
- 478102 Retail sale of motor vehicles (> 3.5 t) inferred via ISIC 478
- 478200 Retail sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 9532 Repair and maintenance of motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
- 467 Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 954
- 9540 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
- 953101 Mechanical repair and maintenance of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 953102 Bodywork repair and painting of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
PKDPoland
- 47.81.Z Retail sale of motor vehicles, excluding motorcycles inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.82.Z Retail sale of parts and accessories for motor vehicles, excluding motorcycles inferred via ISIC 478
- 46.7 Wholesale of motor vehicles, including motorcycles, and parts and accessories therefor inferred via ISIC 954
- 95.32 Motorcycle repair and maintenance inferred via ISIC 953
- 95.31.A Mechanical repair and servicing of motor vehicles, excluding motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
- 47.6 Retail sale of cultural and recreational products inferred via ISIC 953
- 95.31.B Bodywork and painting repairs and maintenance of motor vehicles, excluding motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
- 95.40.Z Mediation in the repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods and motor vehicles, including motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
SCIANMexico
- 8129 Photo developing and printing services and other personal services inferred via ISIC 954
- 4691 Retail intermediation, and retail trade through printed catalogs, television and similar means inferred via ISIC 479
- 4341 Wholesale trade of agricultural and forestry raw materials inferred via ISIC 466
- 8113 Repair and maintenance of agricultural, industrial, commercial and service machinery and equipmentt inferred via ISIC 953
- 81111 Mechanical and electrical repair of cars and trucks inferred via ISIC 953
- 4342 Wholesale trade of raw materials for industry inferred via ISIC 466
- 4343 Wholesale trade of waste materials inferred via ISIC 466
- 81112 Sheet metal work, upholstery, and other repairs to the bodies of cars and trucks inferred via ISIC 954
SICUnited States (legacy)
- 551 Motor Vehicle Dealers (new and Used) inferred via ISIC 478
- 501 Motor Vehicles and Motor Vehicle Parts and Supplies inferred via ISIC 466
- 552 Motor Vehicle Dealers (used Only) inferred via ISIC 479
- 504 Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies inferred via ISIC 466
- 556 Recreational Vehicle Dealers inferred via ISIC 466
- 544 Candy, Nut, and Confectionery Stores inferred via ISIC 479
- 546 Retail Bakeries inferred via ISIC 479
- 503 Lumber and Other Construction Materials inferred via ISIC 466
SNISweden
- 47.811 Retail sale of cars and light motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.812 Retail sale of lorries, buses and specialised motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.820 Retail sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 95.32 Repair and maintenance of motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
- 46.7 Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 954
- 95.40 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
- 95.311 Non-specialised maintenance and repair of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 95.312 Bodywork repair and painting of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
SSICSingapore
- 95 Repair of computers, personal and household goods and vehicles inferred via ISIC 954
- 474 Retail sale of information and communications equipment in specialised stores inferred via ISIC 479
- 476 Retail sale of cultural and recreation goods in specialised stores inferred via ISIC 478
- 472 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores inferred via ISIC 479
- 478 Retail sale via stalls and markets inferred via ISIC 479
- 46 Wholesale trade inferred via ISIC 466
- 47311 Retail sale of motor vehicles (except motorcycles and scooters) inferred via ISIC 479
- 477 Retail sale of other goods in specialised stores inferred via ISIC 478
WZGermany
- 47.82.0 Retail sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 46.7 Wholesale of motor vehicles, motorcycles and related parts and accessories inferred via ISIC 478
- 95.40 Intermediation service activities for repair and maintenance of computers, personal and household goods, and motor vehicles and motorcycles inferred via ISIC 954
- 95.31.1 Spraying and painting of motor vehicles inferred via ISIC 953
- 47.81.2 Retail sale of motor vehicles with a maximum permissible weight of more than 3,5 tons inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.81.1 Retail sale of motor vehicles with a maximum permissible weight not exceeding 3,5 tons inferred via ISIC 478
- 47.6 Retail sale of cultural and recreational goods inferred via ISIC 478
- 95.32.0 Repair and maintenance of motorcycles inferred via ISIC 953
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