Mobile pinball and arcade repair

Bars, cafes and arcades with machines, plus private owners and collectors.

Call-out and hourly fees, parts mark-up, and regular maintenance agreements with venues.

• Fault-finding on electrical and mechanical systems
• Reading manuals and circuit diagrams
• Clear communication with owners
• Tidy, careful work

• Working inside machines involves mains power, so check your state's electrical licensing rules for what you can and cannot do
• Check test and tag requirements if you offer electrical safety checks
• Public liability insurance in case a machine or venue is damaged
• Parts for older machines can be hard to find and slow to arrive
• A vehicle that can carry tools and parts safely

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the tools, parts and vehicle setup you need. Your own figure will depend on what you already own.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many call-outs you do and what you charge. The estimated minimum time is around 8 hours per week.

Working inside machines involves mains power, so check your state's electrical licensing rules for what you can and cannot do. Also check test and tag requirements if you offer electrical safety checks, and public liability insurance in case a machine or venue is damaged.