Performance and racing parts shop

Local racers, track-day drivers, tuners, car clubs and small race teams who want advice and quick availability.

Retail markup on parts and accessories, special-order fees or margin, and repeat sales to local clubs and teams.

• Deep knowledge of motorsport and car parts
• Customer service and advice
• Inventory and supplier management
• Basic bookkeeping

• Local business license, zoning and signage rules, so check with your city or county
• Sales tax registration and collection in your state
• Property and general liability insurance, plus product liability for safety-related parts
• Lease commitments and stock costs, which are the biggest risk, so negotiate terms carefully
• Parts that may not be street legal in some states, so check emissions rules and tell customers

Estimates suggest startup costs typically run around $25,000 to $100,000, depending on your premises and stock. Lease commitments and stock costs are the biggest risk, so negotiate terms carefully.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $40,000, depending on your location, stock and customer base. Many owners add an online store and sell to local clubs and teams.

Check local business license, zoning and signage rules with your city or county, plus state sales tax registration. Check property, general and product liability insurance, and emissions rules for parts that may not be street legal in some states.