Mobile car air con regas and repair

Everyday drivers, tradies and small fleets, plus local mechanics and used car dealers who sub out air con work.

Fixed price for a regas or leak test, plus parts and labour for repairs. Repeat work from fleets and dealers helps fill quiet days.

• Mechanical aptitude and fault finding
• Comfortable working with tools and pressurised systems
• Clear communication and quoting

• A refrigerant handling licence is generally needed to work on vehicle air con, and businesses may also need a trading authorisation to buy refrigerant. Check current ARC requirements
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus insurance for your tools and vehicle
• Rules for carrying refrigerant cylinders in a vehicle. Check your state's dangerous goods requirements
• Newer cars may use different refrigerants needing separate equipment, which adds cost
• Summer demand is strong, so plan for quieter months

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your vehicle setup, recovery and recharge equipment, and parts. Newer cars may use different refrigerants needing separate equipment, which can add cost.

Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $14,000, depending on your hours, local demand and the work you take on. Summer demand is strong, so plan for quieter months. The estimate assumes at least about 15 hours a week.

A refrigerant handling licence is generally needed, and businesses may also need a trading authorisation to buy refrigerant, so check current ARC requirements. Also check insurance and your state's dangerous goods rules for carrying refrigerant cylinders.