Used golf buggy reseller

Golf clubs, private golfers, holiday parks, farms, estates and groundskeeping teams.

You earn the margin between buying and selling prices, plus extras such as covers, accessories, chargers and short warranties.

• Spotting good buggies and judging fair prices
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Selling and negotiating
• Online advertising and photography

• Check you have motor trade insurance or stock cover, plus public liability insurance
• Consumer law applies when selling to individuals, so check your duties on descriptions, faults and returns
• Battery health is the biggest hidden cost, so test before you buy
• Check whether buggies can be used on public roads (usually not without meeting vehicle rules) and be clear with buyers
• Check planning and landlord permission for storing and selling from your site

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £5,000 to £20,000, depending on how many buggies you buy, any batteries or repairs they need, your storage space and insurance. Testing battery health before buying helps avoid hidden costs.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on how many buggies you sell, the prices you achieve and the condition of the stock you buy. Estimates suggest a minimum of around 15 hours a week.

Check you have motor trade insurance or stock cover, plus public liability. Check your consumer law duties on descriptions, faults and returns, whether buggies can be used on public roads, and planning and landlord permission for your site.