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Jobber
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Is an independent auto parts store, serving local communities, including but not limited to performance & accessory companies, whose primary function is stocking automotive parts to sell and service consumers and other automotive businesses.
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Dealership
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A vehicle dealer whose primary focus is on the sale and service of new and used vehicles and whose secondary focus is on selling automotive parts and accessories to consumers and other automotive businesses.
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Installer
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A business including but not limited to machine shops, engine rebuilders and chassis shops, whose primary function is to install automotive parts and accessories on consumer vehicles.
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Retailer
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A retail chain normally has multiple locations of 20 or more outlets that share a "company name" and central management, usually with standardized business methods and practices. They are a type of business whose primary operations is sales of automotive parts to consumers. Features common to all chains anre centralized marketing and purchasing.
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Warehouse Distributor
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Is a single or multiple warehouse facilities with a phone room staff, technical support and outside sales personnel that distribute performance, accessory and specialty automotive products which are purchased directly from the manufacturer and delivered in their own company vehicles or commercial carrier to retailers, dealerships, jobbers and installers. They may also offer fulfillment for Internet retailers.
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