Mobile spring and suspension fitter

Farmers, tradies, fleet managers, caravan and trailer owners, and customers who can't easily bring a loaded vehicle in.

A call-out fee plus a fixed price per job for labour, with a margin on the springs and parts you supply.

• Mechanical and suspension know-how
• Working safely with jacks and stands outdoors
• Customer service and clear quoting
• Route and job planning

• Motor vehicle repairer licensing, which varies by state and territory, so check with your state's licensing body
• Public liability insurance that covers work on customers' property and tools in your vehicle
• Not every spring job can be done safely on a driveway, so know when to refer work to a workshop
• Rules on suspension changes and engineering approval for modified vehicles, check with your state's transport authority
• Weather, uneven ground and heavy lifting, which affect both safety and scheduling

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your vehicle, tools, stands and the stock of springs you carry. Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $14,000, depending on how much work you win. These are estimates only.

Check motor vehicle repairer licensing, which varies by state and territory, with your state's licensing body. Check rules on suspension changes and engineering approval for modified vehicles with your state's transport authority. Also check public liability insurance covers work on customers' property.

Not every spring job can be done safely on a driveway, so know when to refer work to a workshop. Weather, uneven ground and heavy lifting affect safety and scheduling. Estimates suggest at least around 15 hours a week.