Roadworthy and safety inspection centre

Drivers selling or registering a used vehicle, people transferring registration, car dealers, and owners whose vehicle is due for a required safety check.

A set fee per inspection, plus re-inspection fees and the occasional repair job. Fees are often partly regulated, so check what your state allows.

• Mechanical knowledge and a trade qualification
• Attention to detail and honest record keeping
• Customer service, including explaining failed inspections calmly

• Approval, tester licences and equipment standards vary by state or territory, so check with your state's transport authority
• Public liability insurance, plus workers compensation once you hire staff
• Strict audit and record-keeping duties, since licences can be suspended for poor inspections
• Council approval for the premises and handling of oil, tyres and other waste
• Demand can be uneven, so check how many inspections you need to cover rent and wages

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $40,000 to $150,000, depending on the premises, inspection equipment and fit-out, and your state's approval requirements. Costs vary by state or territory.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on how many inspections you complete and any repairs you add. Check how many inspections you need to cover rent and wages, as demand can be uneven.

Approval, tester licences and equipment standards vary by state or territory, so check with your state's transport authority. Also check public liability and workers compensation insurance, audit and record-keeping duties, and council approval for the premises.