Online used diesel engine reseller

Independent repair shops, truck and pickup owners, farmers, small fleets and equipment owners who need a replacement engine without paying dealer prices.

You earn the margin between what you pay for an engine and your selling price, with extra for freight, core charges and optional short warranties.

• Basic knowledge of diesel engines and model compatibility
• Sales and clear written communication
• Organising stock, paperwork and freight

• Used diesel engines often cost several thousand dollars each, so a first stock of a handful of engines plus a storage unit, a pallet jack or forklift access, a website and insurance needs real capital
• Check the emissions rules for engines and vehicles, especially if you import used engines from the US, with federal and provincial authorities
• Check zoning and any home-based business licence rules before storing heavy stock at home
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, plus clear warranty and returns terms
• Rules for disposing of oil, coolant and other fluids in your province
• Check GST/HST and provincial sales tax requirements
• Avoid stolen or mislabelled parts by keeping records of where each engine came from

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $25,000 to $90,000, depending on how many engines you stock and your storage, handling equipment, website and insurance. Used diesel engines often cost several thousand dollars each.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your stock, pricing and how quickly engines sell. Freight and returns can affect your margins, so set clear warranty and returns terms.

Check emissions rules for engines and vehicles with federal and provincial authorities, especially if importing used engines from the US. Also check zoning for home storage, fluid disposal rules in your province, GST/HST and provincial sales tax requirements.