Mobile alternator and starter motor supplier

Independent garages, mobile mechanics, auto electricians, fleet operators and small vehicle repairers.

You earn the margin between your wholesale buying price and the trade price you charge, plus delivery fees or core (old unit) exchange arrangements.

• Knowing vehicle electrical parts and part numbers
• Reliable, punctual delivery
• Building trade relationships
• Basic bookkeeping and stock tracking

• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus insurance for stock and your vehicle
• Warranty and returns: agree with your supplier who covers faulty units
• Australian Consumer Law guarantees apply to parts you sell, check what this means for your terms
• Cash tied up in stock, start with fast-moving models only
• Check council rules if you store stock at home

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how much stock you hold, your vehicle and your storage. Starting with fast-moving models only helps limit the cash tied up in stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many garages and mobile mechanics you supply and how often you deliver. These are estimates, not guaranteed results.

Check public liability and product liability insurance, plus cover for your stock and vehicle. Also check Australian Consumer Law guarantees, who covers faulty units under your supplier's warranty terms, and council rules if you store stock at home.