Online wheel trim and hub cap shop

Car owners replacing lost or damaged trims, plus small garages and body shops that order the odd set.

You sell at a mark-up over the wholesale price, per trim or per set, with postage charged or built into the price.

• Matching parts to makes, models and wheel sizes
• Listing products online with clear photos
• Packing and posting orders on time

• Wrong-fit returns, so check sizes and fitment carefully before listing
• Branded caps with car maker logos: check trademark rules and avoid counterfeit stock
• Consumer rules on online sales, including the right to cancel, which you should check
• Product or public liability insurance, and whether your home insurance covers stock
• Whether you can store stock at home, check your lease or mortgage terms

Startup costs are typically around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on the stock you buy from wholesalers and how you set up your shop and storage. Check whether your home insurance covers stock and whether you can store it at home.

Monthly revenue is typically around £600 to £3,000, depending on your range, pricing and how many orders you ship. Plan on at least 8 hours a week. Wrong-fit returns can eat into this, so check fitment carefully.

Check trademark rules for branded caps with car maker logos and avoid counterfeit stock. Also check consumer rules on online sales, including the right to cancel, and whether you need product or public liability insurance.