Tune-up parts delivery run for local workshops
Stock a van with common tune-up parts and supply independent mechanics in your area, same day.
- A$12k-50k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile parts supply service. You carry fast-moving tune-up items such as spark plugs, filters, leads, belts and fluids, and call on independent workshops and mobile mechanics on a regular route.
Your first three steps
- Visit 15 to 20 local workshops and ask which parts they run out of or wait longest for
- Open trade accounts with suppliers and buy an initial range of the fastest-moving parts
- Fit out a van or ute with shelving, then offer a trial week of free delivery to your first few workshops
Who pays
Independent repair workshops, mobile mechanics, small fleet operators and the odd walk-up customer.
How it makes money
You sell parts at a margin over your trade price, with workshops ordering weekly or daily. Fast delivery and a reliable account service let you win repeat business.
Skills that help
- Knowing common vehicle parts and part numbers
- Sales and relationship building with workshops
- Route planning and stock control
Watch out for
- Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST
- Offering credit to workshops risks late payment, so set clear terms and check accounts
- Check how to safely store and transport oils, aerosols and cleaning chemicals, and any rules for your state
- Check commercial vehicle and stock-in-transit insurance as well as public liability
- Large wholesalers may undercut you on price, so compete on speed and service
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Everything you need to start: tune-up parts delivery run for local workshops
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile parts delivery business?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically sit around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on your van, the range of stock you carry and insurance. Check commercial vehicle and stock-in-transit cover as well as public liability.
How much can a parts delivery run earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many workshops you supply and how often. Offering credit risks late payment, and larger wholesalers may undercut you, so service and speed matter.
What rules should I check before supplying parts to workshops?
Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST. Also check how to safely store and transport oils, aerosols and cleaning chemicals, and any rules in your state, plus insurance for your vehicle and stock.
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