How to Sell Auto Parts from Home
The automotive industry is one of the largest industries in the world and is worth hundreds of billions of dollars each year. Not only does this include the sales of new cars but also the sale of body parts and other allied services.
One can easily become a part of the business, even sitting at home if you have the right set of skills and knowledge and some concept of entrepreneurship in yourself. If you are a car enthusiast, you can turn this enthusiasm into a well paying home-based business.
Instructions
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Decide what to Sell
The first thing that you have to decide is that what you want to sell as there is large number of options that you have in auto parts. Think about your knowledge of car parts and which ones you feel more at home with. You should have ample knowledge of the working, the general issues with these parts and should be able to point out defects in the parts. -
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Auction Websites
Once you know what you want to sell, you can setup an account on one or more auction websites. These have dedicated websites for cars and parts, you can easily enrol and start selling there. It takes a bit of time before you get noticed and people start trusting you more. Give clear and accurate descriptions and make sure that you are good at communicating. Once you have gotten some positive feedback and your service and delivery time are consistently good, your sales will have a snow ball effect. -
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Shop in House
You can also setup a small shop in your house where you can keep your inventory and have clients come over. The best place to set up such a shop is in the garage or a room that is separate from the rest of the house that has its own entrance. -
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Social Media Websites
You can also sell via popular social media sites. Setup a page and offer your products. Put up pictures and offer better prices as you can offer special deals because you do not need to pay overheads like commercial shops so you have a reduced cost.
