Great choice 👍 car spare parts is a high-demand, evergreen business, especially in Pakistan. I’ll explain it step by step in simple words, from zero to first sale.
STEP 1: Decide Your Business Type
First, choose what kind of spare parts you’ll sell:
Options:
- Japanese cars (Toyota, Honda, Suzuki) – 🔥 Best for beginners
- Local cars (Mehran, Alto, Cultus, Corolla) – fast moving
- Luxury cars (BMW, Audi) – high profit, slow sale
- Bike spare parts (if low budget)
👉 Beginner tip: Start with Suzuki + Toyota parts.
STEP 2: Decide New, Used, or Both
You can sell:
- New genuine parts (company packed)
- Aftermarket parts (Taiwan, China, Thailand)
- Used / scrap parts (kabuli market)
👉 Best combo: New aftermarket + some genuine items
STEP 3: Market Research (Very Important)
Visit local markets:
- Karachi: Plaza / Jodia Bazaar
- Lahore: Bilal Ganj
- Rawalpindi: Pir Wadhai
- Peshawar: Kabuli market
Check:
- Which parts sell fast
- Price range
- Profit margin
- Trusted suppliers
STEP 4: Make a Small Investment Plan
Sample budget (PKR):
- Initial stock: 150,000 – 300,000
- Shop rent (optional): 30k – 60k
- Online setup: 10k – 20k
- Miscellaneous: 10k
👉 You can also start from home + online to save rent.
STEP 5: Register Your Business (Optional but Recommended)
- Business name
- CNIC-based registration
- Bank account / JazzCash / EasyPaisa
- NTN (later, when business grows)
STEP 6: Buy Initial Stock (Fast Moving Items)
Start with high-demand parts:
| Spare Part | Demand | Profit |
|---|---|---|
| Oil filters | High | Medium |
| Air filters | High | Medium |
| Brake pads | High | High |
| Spark plugs | High | Medium |
| Headlights / mirrors | Medium | High |
| Clutch plates | Medium | High |
👉 Avoid slow-moving expensive parts in beginning.
STEP 7: Find Reliable Suppliers
Sources:
- Local wholesale markets
- Importers (China, Thailand, Japan)
- Facebook spare parts groups
- Direct company distributors
📌 Always:
- Check warranty
- Compare 2–3 suppliers
- Avoid fake parts
STEP 8: Decide Sales Channels
Offline:
- Small shop
- Supply to mechanics & workshops
Online (Very Powerful):
- Facebook Marketplace
- WhatsApp Business catalog
- Daraz seller account
- Instagram page
👉 Post real product photos + car model name clearly
STEP 9: Pricing & Profit Strategy
- Keep 10–25% profit on fast items
- 30–50% profit on rare or imported parts
- Offer mechanic discount for repeat orders
STEP 10: Marketing (Free Methods)
- Visit workshops daily
- Give mechanic commission
- WhatsApp broadcast offers
- Facebook groups posting
- Google My Business listing
STEP 11: Customer Trust & Growth
- No fake parts
- Easy return policy
- Correct fitting guidance
- Maintain stock record
After 3–6 months:
- Add more car models
- Start bulk supply
- Open physical shop (if online only)
Common Mistakes to Avoid ❌
- Buying too much slow stock
- Selling fake parts
- No market research
- No online presence
Monthly Profit Estimate 💰
- Small setup: 40k – 80k
- Medium shop: 100k – 250k
- Large supplier: 300k+