Used horse trailer and horsebox sales

Horse owners, riders and small yards who want a reliable second-hand trailer or horsebox at a fair price.

The margin between your buying price plus preparation costs and the selling price. Servicing, spare parts and accessories add extra income.

• Judging the condition and value of trailers
• Negotiating and selling
• Basic mechanical knowledge

• Run history and finance checks on every vehicle you buy, and check trailer identification and ownership
• Consumer rights rules apply when selling to individuals, so describe stock accurately and check what warranties you must give
• Motor trade insurance and public liability insurance, plus any planning permission needed for a sales yard
• Money tied up in stock that may take weeks or months to sell, and VAT rules on second-hand goods

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £5,000 to £25,000, depending on how much stock you buy and the yard or unit you rent. Stock can take weeks or months to sell, so cash tied up in vehicles matters.

Things to check include run history and finance checks on every vehicle, trailer identification and ownership, and consumer rights rules when selling to individuals. Also check motor trade and public liability insurance, planning permission for a sales yard, and VAT rules on second-hand goods.

Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on the stock you hold and how quickly it sells. That is revenue, not profit, and the estimate assumes at least about 10 hours a week.