Mobile sunroof repair service

Car owners who can't easily leave their car at a shop, plus used car dealers, small fleets and body shops that need quick repairs.

A call-out or fixed price per repair, plus parts. Dealer and fleet work can give repeat jobs, and you can pass on larger installs or glass jobs to a workshop.

• Diagnosing leaks and mechanical faults
• Working neatly with small tools and trim
• Booking, quoting and customer service

• Commercial general liability insurance, and check if you need cover for working on customers' vehicles
• Check your municipality for business licence rules, and any home-based business licence if you store parts at home
• Wet or very cold weather makes outdoor jobs harder and can delay sealant curing, so plan for winter work and consider a covered spot
• Safe handling of glass panels and working in driveways or car parks, with customer permission
• Some faults need a workshop, so be ready to refer or to rent bay space
• GST/HST registration once you pass the small supplier threshold

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $5,000 to $20,000, depending on your van, tools and parts stock. Treat this as an estimate and price your own setup before committing, including insurance and a covered spot for winter work.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many jobs you take, your pricing and the season. Revenue is not profit, so allow for fuel, parts and insurance.

Check commercial general liability insurance and whether you need cover for working on customers' vehicles. Check municipal business licence rules, safe glass handling and permission to work in driveways or car parks, and GST/HST registration. Some faults need a workshop, so plan how to refer them.