Used scooter reseller

Students, city commuters, people wanting a cheap second vehicle and first-time riders.

You earn the margin between what you pay for a scooter plus reconditioning and what you sell it for. Small add-ons like helmets and locks can bring in extra.

• Basic scooter mechanics
• Spotting good deals and judging a fair price
• Honest, clear communication with buyers

• Selling vehicles regularly without a dealer licence (often called curbsiding) is restricted in many provinces, so check your provincial rules
• Safety inspection, ownership and lien checks before each sale, as rules differ by province
• Garage or dealer insurance covering stock, test rides and customers
• Sales tax: check GST/HST and provincial sales tax rules for dealer sales
• Strong seasonality, as sales slow sharply in winter in most of the country

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on how many scooters you buy at a time, plus tools, servicing supplies and insurance. Starting with a few bikes keeps the outlay smaller.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on how many scooters you sell and their prices. Sales slow sharply in winter in most of the country, so plan around seasonality.

Check your provincial rules, since selling vehicles regularly without a dealer licence (curbsiding) is restricted in many provinces. Also check safety inspection, ownership and lien checks before each sale, garage or dealer insurance, and GST/HST and provincial sales tax.