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Same permits apply to: auto parts.
A shop that sells only new parts from licensed suppliers mostly adds DTI price tag rules. Two things change that. Selling second-hand parts or goods from unlicensed suppliers needs a clearance from your local police station commander under the Anti-Fencing Law. And if you also repair or install, DTI service and repair accreditation applies, renewed every year by January 31.[1,2,3,4]
Motor parts shop checklist
- Decide if you will sell used parts, new parts or both
- Ask the police station commander about the Anti-Fencing clearance before stocking used parts
- Keep supplier invoices for all new parts
- Make a used-parts intake slip with seller name, ID and part details
- Label bins and shelves with prices
- Ask DTI about repair accreditation if you will install parts
- Mark January 31 on your calendar for accreditation renewal
Second-hand parts and the Anti-Fencing Law
PD 1612 requires stores dealing in goods from an unlicensed dealer or supplier, such as used or second-hand articles, to get a clearance or permit from the local police station commander before offering them for sale.[2]
Ask every seller of used parts for a valid ID and a signed slip saying where the part came from. Keep these with the item until it sells, then file them.
Selling parts versus fixing bikes
DTI accredits service and repair enterprises. Its category for this work is "Motor Vehicle, Heavy Equipment". The DTI page does not name motorcycles, so ask your DTI provincial office if you install parts on motorcycles.[3]
The accreditation certificate is valid one year and must be renewed not later than January 31 of every year.[4]
If repair is the bigger part of your plan, the auto repair shop kit covers that setup.
Price tags on small parts
The Consumer Act requires price tags, labels or markings on consumer products sold at retail, and DTI monitors stores for this.[1]
Bolts, bulbs and gaskets are easy to forget. Use bin labels with the price, and keep a printed price list at the counter for parts kept behind it.
Questions people ask
- Do I need police clearance if I sell only brand-new parts?
- The Anti-Fencing rule applies to goods from unlicensed dealers or suppliers, such as second-hand articles. New parts from licensed suppliers with invoices are a different case, but keep those invoices.
- When does DTI repair accreditation expire?
- It is valid one year and must be renewed by January 31 each year.
- What is the fine for no price tags?
- DTI cites fines of ₱200 to ₱5,000 and/or 1 to 6 months imprisonment.
Sources
Checked 13 November 2026. We link the agency's own page for every requirement. Rules change; confirm with the office before you pay.
- DTI warns business owners, establishments that price tag is a must · Department of Trade and Industry · 6 May 2022
- Presidential Decree No. 1612 (Anti-Fencing Law of 1979) · Lawphil Project (Arellano Law Foundation) · 2 March 1979
- Repair Shop Accreditation · Department of Trade and Industry
- Accreditation of Service and Repair Enterprises, Private Emission Testing Centers, Truck Rebuilding Centers · DTI (e-Sigaw, DTI Cavite) · 27 May 2024
The extra permits, in one table
| Permit or registration | Agency | When it applies | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price tags on all consumer products sold at retail[1] | DTI | always | Not published |
| Anti-Fencing Law clearance/permit to sell goods from unlicensed dealers/suppliers[2] | PNP (local police station) | if selling second-hand parts or goods from an unlicensed dealer/supplier | Not published |
| DTI accreditation as service and repair enterprise[3] | DTI | if the shop also repairs/services vehicles (motorcycles are not named on the DTI page) | Not published |
| Annual renewal of DTI service and repair accreditation by January 31[4] | DTI | if accredited as a service and repair enterprise | Not published |