Mobile truck parts supplier to workshops

Local trucking fleets, bus and coach operators, farms, and independent heavy vehicle workshops that need parts quickly.

Margin on parts sold from van stock and special orders, with regular account customers on monthly invoicing.

• Knowledge of heavy vehicle parts
• Driving and route planning
• Stock control and invoicing

• Stock that doesn't sell ties up cash, so start small and track what moves
• Public liability, product liability and commercial vehicle insurance, check cover for stock in the van
• Customers paying late on account, so set clear payment terms and credit limits
• Check council rules if you store stock at home
• GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your van, how much stock you carry and your insurance. Starting with a small range of fast-moving parts and tracking what sells helps stop cash being tied up.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many fleets and workshops you supply, your route and the stock you carry. Plan on at least about 25 hours a week.

Check public liability, product liability and commercial vehicle insurance, including cover for stock in the van. Also check council rules if you store stock at home, GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold, and set clear payment terms for account customers.