Mobile e-bike repair and servicing

Busy commuters, older riders, condo and apartment residents, and workplaces with bike-to-work programs.

Call-out fee plus labour for repairs and tune-ups, parts mark-up, and accessory sales. Fleet or building contracts can add repeat work.

• Bike and e-bike repair
• Diagnosing battery and motor faults
• Scheduling and customer service

• Commercial general liability insurance, plus commercial vehicle cover for a van used for work
• Check whether your municipality requires a business licence for mobile services
• Carrying lithium batteries in a vehicle, check safe transport and storage with your insurer
• Warranty rules, as some brands require authorized dealers to do warranty work
• Winter slows demand in many areas, so plan indoor or contract work for the cold months

Startup costs are estimated at typically around $10,000 to $45,000, depending on the van you choose, your tools, your parts and accessory stock, and your insurance. With no shop to rent, most of the money goes into the vehicle and equipment.

Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $1,500 to $7,500, depending on your area, how many jobs you book and the accessories you sell. The low end suits about 12 hours a week, so treat these as estimates, not guarantees.

Check commercial general liability insurance, plus commercial vehicle cover for a work van. Also check whether your municipality requires a business licence for mobile services, how to transport and store lithium batteries with your insurer, and any brand warranty rules.