Online truck and van accessories store

Private truck owners and small businesses that want to buy and fit accessories themselves or through their own mechanic.

Margin between your price and the supplier's price on each order. Helpful fitment guides, good photos and a specialist niche help you stand out from the big sellers.

• Knowing trucks and fitment details
• Online selling and basic marketing
• Customer service and returns handling
• Organizing orders and stock

• Register with your state for sales tax and check rules for selling to other states
• Bulky items can have high shipping and return costs, so work these into your prices
• Wrong fitment is the main cause of returns, so double-check compatibility details
• Product liability insurance, as well as general liability
• If you store stock at home, check your lease, HOA rules and any home occupation permit

Startup costs are typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on your website or marketplace setup, how much stock you hold and your insurance. These are estimates. Bulky items can have high shipping and return costs, so build them into your prices.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on your niche, your product range and your marketing. These are estimates that assume roughly 10 hours a week or more. Wrong fitment is the main cause of returns.

Register with your state for sales tax and check rules for selling to other states. Also check product liability and general liability insurance, and if you store stock at home, your lease, HOA rules and any home occupation permit.