Mobile Tyre Fitting Van
Fit and balance tyres at people's homes, workplaces and roadsides from a fitted-out van or ute.
- A$12k-50k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A mobile service that removes, fits and balances tyres on-site, plus puncture repairs and tyre rotations, using portable equipment carried in a van or ute.
Your first three steps
- Get hands-on experience or a tyre fitting course, and price up portable changer and balancer kits
- Open an account with a tyre wholesaler and compare tyre prices and delivery times
- Set up an ABN, get insured and promote on Google Business, local Facebook groups and to nearby workplaces
Who pays
Busy drivers, small businesses with a few vehicles, tradies, and people stuck with a flat or worn tyre who can't get to a shop.
How it makes money
A charge per tyre fitted, plus margin on the tyres you supply, with call-out fees for roadside jobs and after-hours work.
Skills that help
- Mechanical aptitude
- Comfortable with physical work
- Customer service
- Basic bookkeeping
Watch out for
- Public liability and tools or equipment insurance, check cover for work on roadsides and customers' driveways
- Check your council and state rules on working from a vehicle and disposing of old tyres, as waste tyre rules vary by state
- Safe wheel nut torque and correct fitting, as errors carry real safety and liability risk
- Vehicle running costs and the cost of fitting out a van
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile tyre fitting business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $12,000 to $50,000, depending on the van or ute, the portable equipment you buy and the cost of fitting out the vehicle. Insurance also needs budgeting for.
How much can a mobile tyre fitter earn?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many jobs you take and your pricing. Vehicle running costs come out of that revenue, so check your margins.
What rules and insurance should I check for mobile tyre fitting?
Check public liability and tools or equipment insurance, including cover for roadside work and customers' driveways. Also check your council and state rules on working from a vehicle and disposing of old tyres, as waste tyre rules vary by state.
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