Local auto accessories wholesaler with delivery

Independent garages, tire shops, auto parts stores, car washes, detailers and small used car lots in your county.

You buy in volume at lower prices and sell at a markup to your accounts. Regular weekly or biweekly delivery runs bring repeat orders, and the convenience of fast local delivery supports your margins.

• Building relationships with local business owners
• Inventory tracking and ordering
• Safe driving and route planning

• Check your state's seller's permit or resale certificate rules, and whether you need to collect sales tax on any sales
• Check local zoning and any business license required for a warehouse or storage unit
• Tied-up cash in stock, since slow-moving items can eat your budget
• Business auto insurance for the delivery van, plus general liability and product liability cover
• Aftermarket lighting may need to meet federal vehicle lighting standards, so check before stocking
• Workers' compensation insurance once you hire a driver or helper

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your stock, storage space and delivery van. These are estimates, so plan your own budget and watch how much cash is tied up in inventory.

Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many shops and garages you supply and how often they reorder. Treat these as estimates, not guarantees.

Check your state's seller's permit or resale certificate rules, sales tax collection, and local zoning and business license requirements. Also check federal lighting standards for aftermarket lights, business auto, general liability and product liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire.