The chief executive of the ASX-listed car parts and accessories group behind chains including Autobarn, Burson and Autopro says booming sales in the September quarter stemmed from people wanting to ''dress up'' their vehicles because they couldn't fly anywhere.

Darryl Abotomey says many consumers have cash in their pockets because they are unable to travel overseas or interstate in many cases, while a spike in used car sales has also prompted those new owners to want to spruce up their vehicles with better technology and comfort.