Online car care products store

Car enthusiasts, everyday drivers who want to keep their vehicle looking good, and small detailers buying supplies.

You buy at wholesale and sell at a markup. Starter kits and bundles raise the order value, and repeat customers reorder consumables.

• Knowing car care products and how to use them
• Online selling and product photos
• Organised order packing and shipping

• Some products are flammable or classed as dangerous goods, so check carrier shipping rules and supplier safety data sheets
• Register for GST/HST once you pass the small supplier threshold, and check provincial sales tax rules for online sales
• Check with your municipality whether a home-based business licence is needed and whether you can store stock at home
• Winter freezing can damage liquids in storage and shipping, so plan for cold-season stock handling
• Product liability insurance and clear labelling, including bilingual labelling rules for some products

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on your website, stock and whether you hold inventory or use dropshipping. Cold-season stock handling is worth planning for.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your product range, marketing and order volume. Winter freezing can damage liquids in storage and shipping, which may affect cold-season sales.

Check carrier shipping rules and safety data sheets for flammable or dangerous goods. Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax, any home-based business licence, home stock storage, and product liability insurance and bilingual labelling rules.