Used scooter reseller

Learner riders, commuters, students and delivery riders who want an affordable, practical scooter.

You earn the margin between what you pay for a scooter plus any prep costs and what you sell it for. Sales of helmets, locks and other accessories add a little extra.

• Spotting a good buy and a fair price
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Honest, clear selling and photography
• Keeping accurate records

• Selling as a trade seller means consumer law applies, including the Consumer Rights Act, so check your obligations with Trading Standards
• Check every scooter's V5C, finance and stolen status with a vehicle history check before buying
• Motor trade insurance and cover for stock kept in a garage or lock-up
• Check whether your home or lock-up lease allows business use and whether the council needs to be told
• Ask an accountant how VAT, including any margin scheme, applies to used vehicle sales

Startup costs are estimates, typically around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on how many scooters you buy at first and what cover you need. Motor trade insurance and stock cover are worth checking.

Monthly revenue is an estimate, typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on how many scooters you sell and at what price. Revenue is not profit, so keep accurate records of buying and selling costs.

Check your obligations as a trade seller under consumer law, including the Consumer Rights Act, with Trading Standards. Check every scooter's V5C, finance and stolen status before buying, plus motor trade insurance, business-use rules for your garage or lock-up, and how VAT applies.