Online used car parts seller

Everyday drivers fixing a car on a budget, hobbyists and small independent garages looking for cheaper parts.

You buy parts cheaply, test and clean them, and sell them at a markup through marketplaces or your own site, adding postage or charging for pickup.

• Knowing cars and which parts fit which models
• Testing and cleaning parts
• Clear photos and honest listings
• Packing bulky items

• Check your state's rules on dealing in second-hand goods and motor vehicle parts, and whether a licence or records are required
• Safety-critical parts such as airbags and brake components may have restrictions or extra risk, check before selling
• Australian Consumer Law guarantees still apply to used goods, so describe condition honestly
• Home-based business may need council approval, and check storage rules for oils and fluids
• Public liability and product liability insurance
• Avoid buying parts of unclear origin, as stolen parts are a real risk

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much stock you buy and what you need for testing, photographing and packing parts. Avoid buying parts of unclear origin, as stolen parts are a real risk.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue of typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the models you focus on, how well you source stock and the hours you put in. The estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.

Check your state's rules on dealing in second-hand goods and motor vehicle parts, including any licence or record requirements. Safety-critical parts such as airbags and brake components may have restrictions, so check before selling. Australian Consumer Law guarantees still apply to used goods.