Mobile tyre fitting and puncture repair

Car and van owners, small businesses with work vehicles, fleet managers and motorists stranded with a flat.

Fixed price per puncture repair or per tyre fitted, plus a callout fee and a margin on tyres you supply. Emergency and after-hours callouts can be priced higher.

• Confident with tools and heavy lifting
• Mechanical know-how and safe jacking
• Customer service and good time management

• Public liability and tools or stock insurance, and check cover for work at the roadside
• Check your state or council rules on working on public streets and disposing of old tyres and waste
• Safe working near traffic, with high-visibility gear and warning signs
• Fitting tyres incorrectly is a safety risk, so follow industry repair standards and keep records
• Check if your state requires any licence or registration for automotive work

Startup costs are typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the van and equipment you choose and whether you buy new or used. These are estimates only, so get quotes before you commit.

Check public liability and tools or stock insurance, including cover for roadside work. Check your state or council rules on working on public streets and disposing of old tyres and waste, and whether any licence or registration is needed for automotive work. Plan safe working near traffic.

Monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many jobs you complete and the type of work. This is revenue, not profit, and the estimate assumes at least about 20 hours a week.