Online truck and van accessories store

Owner-drivers, small fleets, tradies and private owners who want accessories without visiting a specialist shop.

Mark-up on each product sold, with extra from bundles and from repeat orders by small businesses.

• Basic online store setup
• Product knowledge and clear listings
• Order handling and customer service

• Fitment mistakes lead to returns, so make compatibility information clear
• Check which products must meet Australian Design Rules or state vehicle rules before you sell them as road legal
• Australian Consumer Law guarantees, returns and imported product safety
• Product liability insurance and public liability cover
• Freight costs on bulky items can wipe out your margin, so check courier rates before pricing
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold
• Check council rules if you store stock at home or run a home-based business

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $25,000, depending on your stock, website and whether you hold items at home or ship direct from suppliers. Freight on bulky items can cut into margins, so check courier rates.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your range, marketing and how well your listings explain fitment. That is revenue before stock, freight and other costs. Expect around 15 hours a week or more.

Check which products must meet Australian Design Rules or state vehicle rules before describing them as road legal. Check Australian Consumer Law guarantees, returns and imported product safety, plus product and public liability insurance. Also check council rules if you store stock at home.