Local diesel engine dealer with a small yard

Trucking and delivery fleets, farms, construction and industrial businesses, repair shops and vehicle owners looking for a replacement or rebuilt engine.

Margin on engines sold, plus core charges, delivery fees, extended warranties and sometimes fitting kits and related parts.

• Solid diesel engine knowledge
• Sourcing and pricing used and reconditioned stock
• Building trust with fleet and workshop customers

• Commercial general liability, product liability and property insurance for stock and premises
• Check environmental rules in your province for storing engines and handling oil, fuel and coolant
• Check the emissions rules for engines you sell or import with federal and provincial authorities
• Tied-up cash in stock that sells slowly, so start with a few fast-moving models
• Warranty claims and returns, so set clear written terms
• WCB/WSIB coverage and workplace safety rules if you hire (check by province)

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on your unit or yard, equipment and opening stock. Cash can get tied up in slow-selling stock, so consider starting with a few fast-moving models.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $15,000 to $70,000, depending on your stock, pricing and local fleet, farm and workshop customers. Warranty claims and returns can affect results, so set clear written terms.

Check environmental rules in your province for storing engines and handling oil, fuel and coolant, and emissions rules for engines you sell or import. Also check insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage and workplace safety rules if you hire.