Wheel shop with trade counter

Local motorists, car enthusiasts, independent garages, body shops and breakers who need a wheel the same day.

Margin on wheel sales, with regular repeat trade from garages. Extras such as wheel accessories or arranging refurbishment through a partner add further income.

• Wheel and fitment knowledge
• Stock buying and pricing
• Trade and retail customer service
• Basic bookkeeping

• Stock ties up cash, so avoid buying too many slow-moving sizes
• Check business rates, lease terms and whether the unit has the right planning use class with your council
• Public liability, product liability and stock insurance, which you should check with an insurer
• Check consumer rights rules for returns and faulty goods
• Check that used wheels are not cracked or poorly repaired before selling them
• If you also fit tyres, check extra insurance, training and waste tyre rules for that work

Startup costs are typically around £8,000 to £40,000, depending on the unit, the amount of opening stock and any fit-out. These are estimates, and stock ties up cash, so avoid buying too many slow-moving sizes.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £4,000 to £20,000, depending on your stock range, location and mix of retail and trade customers. Check your own numbers, especially around stock turnover.

Check business rates, lease terms and whether the unit has the right planning use class with your council. Check insurance with an insurer, consumer rights rules for returns and faulty goods, and that used wheels are not cracked or poorly repaired. Tyre fitting needs extra checks.