Online tune-up kits and parts shop

Home mechanics, car enthusiasts, small repair workshops and mobile mechanics who want parts delivered quickly.

You earn the margin between your trade price and your selling price. Bundled kits for popular vehicles lift the order value, and repeat orders come from workshops.

• Basic knowledge of cars and parts
• Careful with detail so parts fit the right vehicle
• Customer service and online selling

• Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST
• Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds, faulty goods and wrong-fit returns, so write a clear returns policy
• Wrong-fitment returns can eat your margin, so check part numbers carefully
• Check council rules for running a home-based business and for storing stock at home
• Check cover for public liability and product liability insurance

Estimates suggest startup costs typically sit around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you hold and whether suppliers send orders direct. Check part numbers carefully, as wrong-fit returns can eat into your margin.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your range, pricing and how many orders you get. It can start from about 8 hours a week. Returns and wrong-fitment costs reduce what you keep.

Register for an ABN and check when you need to register for GST. Australian Consumer Law applies to refunds and faulty goods, so write a clear returns policy. Also check council rules for home-based businesses and insurance cover.