Used dirt bike and quad reseller

Weekend riders, farmers and rural landowners, parents buying a first bike for a young rider, and riders upgrading.

The margin between what you pay for a vehicle and its resale price after reconditioning, plus optional extras like helmets, gear and accessories.

• Knowing off-road bikes and quads and what they're worth
• Basic mechanical checks and servicing
• Negotiating and selling
• Spotting problems before you buy

• Many states require a motor dealer or trader licence if you buy and sell vehicles regularly, so check before you start
• Check each vehicle for finance owing and stolen status through the PPSR before buying
• Quad bike safety rules and standards have changed, so check what applies to the vehicles you sell
• Council rules on storing stock and trading from a home property
• Public liability and, where available, motor trader insurance
• Capital tied up in unsold stock, especially in slow seasons

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how much servicing equipment you need. Capital can be tied up in unsold stock, especially in slow seasons.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on how many vehicles you sell and how much stock you hold. Slow seasons can leave money tied up in unsold bikes, so plan for that.

Check whether your state requires a motor dealer or trader licence if you buy and sell regularly. Also check each vehicle on the PPSR for finance owing and stolen status, and check the quad bike safety rules that apply.