Online auto accessories wholesale supplier

Independent auto parts stores, repair garages, detailing shops, used car dealers and small online sellers.

You buy at a trade price and sell at a markup, usually with a minimum order. Repeat orders from the same shops matter most, and you can add small shipping or handling fees.

• Sales and cold outreach to businesses
• Organizing orders, suppliers and invoices
• Basic product knowledge of car accessories

• Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or resale certificate so you can buy tax-exempt for resale
• Aftermarket lights may have to meet federal vehicle lighting rules, so check that products are road-legal before selling
• Imported goods can be affected by customs duties and tariffs, so check costs before you set prices
• Check for a home occupation permit and HOA or lease rules if you store any stock at home
• General liability and product liability insurance, in case a product causes damage or injury
• Customers paying late, so consider payment upfront or short terms for new accounts

Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on your website, any stock you hold and your insurance. These are estimates, so confirm supplier terms and build your own budget first.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on how many trade customers you win and the size of their orders. Treat these as estimates rather than promises.

Check whether your state requires a seller's permit or resale certificate, and whether aftermarket lights meet federal vehicle lighting rules. Also check customs duties and tariffs on imports, home occupation permit and HOA or lease rules, and insurance.