Used horse trailer sales from home

Horse owners, riding schools, livery yards and small competition riders looking for a reliable trailer at a fair price.

You earn the margin between what you pay for a trailer and what you sell it for, after repairs, storage and advertising costs. Extras such as new tyres or a service can add to the price.

• Knowing horse trailers and what to look for when buying
• Basic mechanical and fault-spotting ability
• Negotiating and honest selling

• Check that you have the right insurance for stock held and for test drives or viewings
• Check title: ask for proof of ownership and check for any outstanding finance before buying
• Consumer law applies when you sell as a business, so check what you must tell buyers and how returns and faults are handled
• Check whether you can store stock at home or on your yard with your landlord, lender or council
• Look into how to register as a sole trader and whether trading rules or VAT on second-hand goods apply to you

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £3,000 to £12,000, depending on how many trailers you buy as stock, storage and how much tidying up each needs.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,000, depending on how many trailers you sell, their prices and how quickly stock moves. Revenue is not profit once you deduct purchase and preparation costs.

Things to check: insurance for stock and viewings, proof of ownership and any outstanding finance before buying, consumer law duties when selling as a business, and VAT on second-hand goods. Also check storage permission with your landlord, lender or council.