Mobile used tyre fitter

Busy drivers, people with older cars, small businesses with work vehicles, and drivers stuck with a flat.

Tyre sale price plus a call-out and fitting fee. Repeat work from small fleets and local mechanics who need quick fitting.

• Tyre fitting and balancing
• Judging tyre condition and safety
• Driving and route planning
• Customer service

• Check your state or territory rules on selling and fitting used tyres, including tread depth and condition standards
• Public liability and product liability insurance, plus insurance for your vehicle and equipment
• Safe roadside or driveway work, including jacking and lifting, so plan for safety and weather
• Check with your local council about storing tyres at home and disposing of old ones
• Check training requirements and any state workplace safety rules for fitting

Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your vehicle, the portable tyre changer and balancer you choose, and how many used tyres you stock. Insurance adds to the total.

Monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many jobs you take on, your area and your stock. Part-time hours may sit at the lower end. These are estimates only.

Things to check include your state or territory rules on selling and fitting used tyres, public and product liability and vehicle insurance, safe jacking and lifting, council rules on storing and disposing of tyres, and training requirements.