Used and refurbished golf buggy sales yard

Golf clubs, resorts, caravan parks, farms, retirement communities and private owners who want a buggy for the course, property or neighbourhood.

Profit on the gap between purchase and sale price, plus income from servicing, replacement batteries, canopies and other accessories.

• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Sales and negotiation
• Judging what a used buggy is worth

• Check whether your state treats golf buggies as motor vehicles for dealer licensing, as rules differ
• Public liability and stock insurance for the yard
• Australian Consumer Law applies to what you sell, so be honest about condition and warranty
• Battery condition, especially lithium, can be costly to get wrong, so test before you buy
• Check council zoning for a yard or unit

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $75,000, depending on how much stock you buy, the yard or unit you lease, and your servicing equipment. These are estimates, so test buggies and batteries before you buy.

Monthly revenue is typically around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on how many buggies you sell, their prices and whether you add servicing, batteries and accessories. The estimate assumes at least about 20 hours a week.

Check whether your state treats golf buggies as motor vehicles for dealer licensing, as rules differ. Australian Consumer Law applies to what you sell, so be honest about condition and warranty. Also check council zoning for a yard or unit, and your insurance.