Online racing and performance parts store

Club racers, track day drivers and car enthusiasts who want trusted parts and advice from someone who knows the sport.

The mark-up between your trade price and your shop price on each part, plus shipping fees. Bundles and advice on fitment help raise the average order.

• Strong knowledge of cars and motorsport
• Online selling and basic website skills
• Clear, honest customer advice

• Some parts that change emissions or safety equipment may be restricted for road use, check federal and provincial rules before listing them
• Brands may have dealer agreements and minimum pricing rules, read them first
• Shipping oils, aerosols, batteries and other dangerous goods may need special handling, check with your carriers
• Charge GST/HST and any provincial sales tax correctly and check import duties on stock you bring in
• Wrong-fit returns can eat into profit, so set a clear returns policy
• Commercial general liability and product liability insurance, check what your insurer covers for performance parts

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your website, how much fast-selling stock you hold and what suppliers ship directly for you.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your niche, range and marketing. Wrong-fit returns can eat into profit, so set a clear returns policy.

Check federal and provincial rules for parts that change emissions or safety equipment before listing them. Also check brand dealer agreements, carrier rules for shipping dangerous goods, GST/HST and import duties, and commercial general and product liability insurance.