Online used car parts seller

Drivers doing their own repairs, independent garages and bodyshops looking for cheaper parts than new.

You sell each part for more than you paid, plus delivery. Profit comes from choosing parts that sell reliably, listing them accurately and keeping returns low.

• Knowing car parts and which models they fit
• Clear photos and accurate listings
• Customer service and handling returns

• Check the rules on parts that affect safety, such as airbags and brake components, and the marketplace's selling policies
• Check that you are buying from legitimate sources and keep records, as stolen parts are a risk
• Returns and wrong-fit claims can eat your profit, so describe parts honestly
• Check storage rules with your landlord, mortgage lender or council if you keep stock at home
• Check whether you need public liability or product insurance, and register as a sole trader with HMRC

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on how much stock you buy, your testing and photo equipment, and packaging. Costs vary with the types of parts you choose to sell.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £500 to £4,000, depending on your stock, listing quality and the marketplaces you use. Returns and wrong-fit claims can eat into profit, so describe parts honestly.

Check the rules on safety-related parts such as airbags and brake components, and each marketplace's selling policies. Check you buy from legitimate sources and keep records, storage rules if you keep stock at home, insurance needs, and sole trader registration with HMRC.