Buy-to-Order used vehicle exporter

Overseas dealers, small importers and private buyers who want tough, affordable Australian vehicles, often through contacts, online listings or word of mouth.

You keep a margin between what you pay and what the buyer pays, or charge a fixed sourcing fee per vehicle. Figures shown are the margin or fees you keep, before running costs. Taking a deposit up front keeps your cash risk low.

• Knowing used vehicles and spotting problems
• Negotiating with sellers and buyers
• Organised with paperwork and deadlines
• Clear communication across time zones

• Check with your state or territory licensing body whether buying and selling vehicles regularly needs a motor car trader licence
• Run a PPSR check on every vehicle for money owing, write-offs or theft flags
• Check export paperwork and customs requirements with the Australian Border Force or your freight forwarder, plus any biosecurity cleaning needed
• Destination countries can change import rules, duties and age limits, so confirm before you buy
• Foreign exchange swings and non-paying buyers, so use deposits or secure payment methods
• Public liability and goods or transit insurance, check what your forwarder's cover includes

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many vehicles you fund at a time and your shipping and paperwork arrangements. These are estimates, so confirm costs with your freight forwarder.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many orders you fill and the vehicles involved. Foreign exchange swings and non-paying buyers can affect results, so consider deposits or secure payment methods.

Check with your state or territory licensing body whether regular buying and selling needs a motor car trader licence. Run a PPSR check on every vehicle, check export paperwork, customs and biosecurity cleaning, and confirm destination countries' import rules before you buy.