Online used auto parts seller

Independent repair shops, body shops and car owners looking for cheaper used parts.

You earn the gap between what you pay for each vehicle (plus towing and storage) and what you get for its parts, plus scrap value for the leftover shell.

• Basic mechanical knowledge and tool use
• Knowing which parts sell well
• Photographing and listing items accurately
• Packing and shipping bulky items

• State licensing for dismantlers or salvage dealers, and title and paperwork rules for salvage vehicles. Check with your state DMV
• Environmental rules for draining fluids, batteries, tires and refrigerant. Check with your state and county
• Zoning, HOA or lease limits on dismantling cars at home. Check before you buy any vehicle
• General liability insurance, and the risk of buying a car whose parts turn out to be worth less than expected

Startup costs are typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on the vehicles you buy and the garage space you rent. These are estimates, and a car's parts can turn out to be worth less than expected.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on which parts sell and how often you list them. These are estimates, and an estimated minimum of around 10 hours a week is the starting point.

Check with your state DMV on dismantler or salvage dealer licensing and title paperwork for salvage vehicles. Also check state and county rules on draining fluids, batteries, tires and refrigerant, and zoning, HOA or lease limits before buying any vehicle.