Mobile car alarm and tracker installer

Vehicle owners worried about theft, used-car dealers, small fleets and trades businesses that want to track their vans and trucks.

A fixed price per install (parts plus labour), plus an optional share of monthly tracking subscriptions if your device supplier offers a reseller plan.

• Comfortable with vehicle wiring and electronics
• Careful, tidy work that does not damage trim
• Clear explanations for customers
• Reliable scheduling

• Commercial general liability insurance and cover for work on customers' vehicles, check with a broker
• Municipal business licence requirements, which vary by city and may apply to mobile services
• Aftermarket installs may affect vehicle warranties or insurer requirements, so explain this and check before fitting
• Tracking devices raise privacy issues, so get written consent, especially for fleet vehicles with employee drivers
• Winter work: cold weather makes wiring jobs slower, so plan for a heated space or flexible booking
• Check whether your province requires any certification for vehicle electrical work

Estimates suggest startup costs typically around $4,000 to $15,000, depending on your van, tools, test equipment and the starting stock of alarms, immobilizers and trackers you decide to carry.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on how many installs you book, whether you win dealer or small fleet work, and your pricing. This is revenue before costs, not profit.

Check commercial general liability insurance, municipal business licence rules for mobile services, and how aftermarket installs may affect warranties or insurer requirements. Get written consent for tracking devices, and check whether your province requires certification for vehicle electrical work.