Association of Australia (APRAA)
Representing Auto Parts Recyclers on National Issues
Industry Activity
2019-20 Industry Snapshot: Motor Vehicle Dismantling and Used Parts Wholesaling in Australia
Operators in the industry are primarily involved in dismantling motor vehicles or motorcycles and wholesaling the used parts obtained in the dismantling process. Industry operators commonly operate from fixed premises but may also wholesale used motor vehicle parts online. This industry snapshot does not include purely online wholesalers (Youren, M. IBISworld, Jul 2019).
2018-19 Industry Snapshot: Motor Vehicle Wholesaling in Australia
Industry operators usually wholesale new and used motor vehicles to motor vehicle dealers and fleet users/operators. (Yeoh, Y.H. IBISworld. May 2019).
2018-19 Industry snapshot: Motor Vehicle New Parts Wholesaling in Australia
Industry operators are chiefly engaged in wholesaling new motor vehicle and motorcycle parts and accessories (i.e. batteries, car audio systems and motor vehicle and motorcycle tyres). Vehicle manufacturers, part retailers and mechanics are primarily the customers of motor vehicle new parts wholesalers (Thomson, J. IBISworld. Nov 2018).
2019-20 Industry Snapshot: Automotive Industry in Australia
The automotive industry includes motor vehicle manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, parts suppliers, and mechanics that design, research, develop, manufacture, sell and maintain motor vehicles and parts. Motor vehicles are passenger moving cars, trucks, buses, motorcycles, and other recreational motorised vehicles sold to households, businesses, and governments (Yeoh, Y.H. IBISworld. Jun, 2020).