LPG Conversion Workshop

Everyday drivers, tradies with utes and vans, taxi and hire operators, and small fleets with high fuel bills.

A fixed price per conversion, plus income from servicing, tuning, repairs and cylinder or system checks on existing LPG vehicles.

• Automotive mechanical or auto-gas fitting training
• Careful, safety-minded workmanship
• Engine tuning and diagnostics
• Explaining costs and savings clearly to customers

• Gas fitting and automotive LPG work usually needs specific qualifications or a licence, check with your state or territory regulator
• Installations must meet the relevant Australian Standards and vehicle modification rules, check how your state handles approval and compliance
• Public liability and product liability insurance, as a poor install is a real safety risk
• Council approval for the workshop and for storing gas and equipment
• Demand can be limited and varies by area, so test local interest before committing to a lease

Startup costs are typically around $30,000 to $120,000, depending on the workshop premises, tools and testing equipment, and the stock of tanks and components you carry. Lease and insurance costs are worth including.

Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on how many installs and services you complete. Demand can be limited and varies by area, so test local interest before committing to a lease.

Check with your state or territory regulator about the qualifications or licence needed for gas fitting and automotive LPG work. Also check Australian Standards, vehicle modification approval rules, council approval for storing gas, and insurance.