Mobile car audio installer

Drivers who want better sound but can't spare a day at a workshop, plus car enthusiasts, tradies with work vehicles and small fleets.

A fitting fee per job, plus a margin on the equipment you supply. Bigger system installs and add-ons like sound deadening lift the value of each job.

• Car wiring and basic 12V electrics
• Removing dash and trim panels without damage
• Explaining options clearly to customers
• Tidy, careful workmanship

• Public liability insurance, and check whether you need cover for work on customers' vehicles
• Check whether your council or the customer's building rules limit work in driveways or shared parking areas
• Wiring faults can cause electrical problems or fires, so use proper fuses and connectors and follow good practice
• Check your state's rules on vehicle modifications and on cameras or screens visible to the driver
• Check warranty and consumer law obligations on the products and work you supply
• Damage to trim or a car's electronics is a real risk, so take photos before you start

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, stock of fittings and insurance. A well-kitted van or ute is central to working at customers' driveways or workplaces.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on the number of jobs, the products you supply and the work involved, from head units to cameras. Damage to trim or electronics is a real risk, so take care.

Check public liability insurance and cover for work on customers' vehicles, plus council or building rules on driveway or shared parking work. Also check your state's rules on vehicle modifications and driver-visible screens, and consumer law warranty duties.