Quad bike dealership with workshop
Sell new and used quads from a small unit, with servicing and parts to keep farm and leisure customers coming back.
- £25k-100k
- Full-time
- Own premises
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
Official data
6,514 UK companies in this field, 30% registered in the last 2 years
SIC 45190 “Sale of other motor vehicles”. Source: Companies House, November 2026.
What it is
A local dealership based in a small unit or farm yard, selling new quads (often as an agent for a brand) alongside used stock, with a workshop for servicing, repairs, accessories and parts.
Your first three steps
- Approach quad importers and manufacturers about dealer or agent terms and what they expect from a site
- Find a suitable unit or yard and check planning use and business rates with your council
- Price up stock finance, tools, a ramp or lift and insurance, then build a simple cash flow plan before signing a lease
Who pays
Farms, estates, smallholders, contractors and private riders, plus repeat customers who pay for servicing and parts.
How it makes money
Margin on each new and used sale, plus steadier income from servicing, repairs, parts, accessories and clothing.
Skills that help
- Mechanical and workshop skills, or a trusted mechanic
- Selling and customer service
- Stock and cash flow management
- Building relationships with farms and suppliers
Watch out for
- Planning permission and permitted use for a sales and workshop site, check with your council
- Public liability, employer's liability once you hire, and motor trade insurance
- Waste oil, batteries and tyres have disposal rules and may need registration or permits, check with the Environment Agency or your devolved equivalent
- Stock tied up in unsold quads, so keep cash back for slow months, as farm buying can be seasonal
- Selling to consumers brings Consumer Rights Act duties and warranty handling
- Offering finance to buyers may need FCA authorisation, check before you do
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: quad bike dealership with workshop
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a quad bike dealership?
Startup costs are typically around £25,000 to £100,000, depending on your premises, stock levels, workshop equipment and insurance. These are estimates, so plan carefully for how much unsold stock you can carry.
What rules should I check before opening a quad dealership?
Check planning permission and permitted use for a sales and workshop site with your council. Check disposal rules for waste oil, batteries and tyres, insurance including motor trade cover, Consumer Rights Act duties, and whether offering finance to buyers needs FCA authorisation.
How much can a quad bike dealership earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £15,000 to £70,000, depending on sales, servicing and parts work. The estimate assumes at least about 35 hours a week. Farm buying can be seasonal, so keep cash back for slow months.
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