Mobile brake repair service
Replace brake pads, rotors and fluid at customers' homes or workplaces from a fitted-out van or ute.
- A$15k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile service that does common brake jobs on site: pad and rotor replacement, brake fluid changes, inspections and basic fault diagnosis. Bigger jobs are referred to a workshop.
Your first three steps
- Check your state's licensing or registration rules for motor mechanics and repairers, and confirm your trade qualifications are recognised
- Price a ute or van setup with tools, a portable brake kit and a parts supplier account, then set per-axle prices by checking local workshop rates
- Get an ABN and insurance quotes, then offer a first service to neighbours, local businesses and small fleets
Who pays
Busy private motorists, small businesses with a few work vehicles, and tradies who can't spare a day without their vehicle.
How it makes money
Fixed price per axle or per job, plus parts margin. Fleet customers can be set up on regular inspection and repair visits.
Skills that help
- Qualified mechanic with brake system experience
- Careful, safety-focused workmanship
- Customer communication and honest quoting
Watch out for
- Licensing or registration for motor vehicle repairers differs by state and territory, check your state's licensing body
- Public liability and products/workmanship insurance, as brake faults are a serious safety risk
- Council rules on working on vehicles in streets or at homes, and safe disposal of brake fluid and old parts
- Some jobs are not safe to do on a driveway, know when to send them to a workshop
- GST registration once turnover reaches the threshold
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Everything you need to start: mobile brake repair service
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile brake repair business?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $15,000 to $40,000, depending on your vehicle, tools and insurance. Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many jobs you take and your pricing.
Do you need a licence to repair brakes in Australia?
Check licensing or registration for motor vehicle repairers, which differs by state and territory, with your state's licensing body. Also check public liability and workmanship insurance, and council rules on working on vehicles in streets or at homes.
What skills do you need to run a mobile brake repair service?
You typically need to be a qualified mechanic with brake system experience, careful safety-focused workmanship and honest quoting. Check which jobs are not safe on a driveway and should go to a workshop. The minimum time estimate is around 20 hours a week.
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