Car Security and Tracking Workshop

Private car owners, car dealers, small businesses with vehicle fleets, and referrals from mechanics and insurers' repairers.

Installation fees plus markup on products, ongoing work from dealer and fleet accounts, and add-on sales such as cameras and servicing.

• Auto electrical fitting and fault finding
• Quoting and running a small workshop
• Building trade relationships with dealers

• Licensing for auto electrical work differs by state and territory, so confirm what applies to you and any staff
• Council zoning and planning approval for a workshop, plus noise and waste rules
• Public liability insurance, cover for customers' vehicles in your care, and workers compensation if you hire
• Lease commitments and rent make this riskier than a mobile setup while you build up customers
• Check privacy and surveillance rules before fitting trackers and keep clear records of customer consent

Startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $80,000, depending on the unit, equipment and stock. Lease commitments and rent add risk while you build up customers, so treat these as estimates and plan your runway.

Monthly revenue is typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on how many customers, dealers and fleets you win. This is revenue, not profit, so allow for rent, stock, insurance and any wages.

Confirm what auto electrical licensing applies to you and any staff, as it differs by state and territory. Check council zoning, planning approval, noise and waste rules, insurance including customers' vehicles, and privacy rules on tracker consent.