Mobile Car Battery Replacement Service
Drive to stranded drivers at home or work, test their battery and fit a new one on the spot.
- C$8k-30k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A van-based service that carries a range of common batteries, a tester and basic tools. You go to the customer's driveway, office car park or roadside, replace the battery and take the old one away for recycling.
Your first three steps
- Set up an account with a battery distributor and choose a starter stock covering the most common sizes
- Get a van or a suitable vehicle with secure racking, plus a quality battery tester and a portable jump starter
- Set up a simple booking page and Google Business Profile, then tell local garages, tow operators and condo or property managers
Who pays
Drivers who are stuck or want to avoid a trip to a garage, plus small businesses, property managers and delivery fleets.
How it makes money
A set price per battery fitted, including a call-out or fitting fee. Fleet and property manager contracts can add steady repeat jobs.
Skills that help
- Basic car mechanical knowledge
- Safe handling of heavy batteries and electrical systems
- Friendly, calm customer service
- Route planning and time management
Watch out for
- Used lead-acid batteries are regulated waste. Check provincial rules for transporting and returning them
- Commercial general liability and commercial auto insurance that covers business use and carrying stock
- Check whether your municipality requires a business licence for mobile services
- Working roadside or in parking areas carries traffic risks. Use hi-vis gear and safe set-up
- Winter is busiest, so plan for long days in extreme cold and quieter summers
- Some newer vehicles need a battery registration or reset. Check which tools you need before offering them
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile car battery replacement business?
Startup costs are estimated at typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your van, battery stock, tester, tools and insurance. Treat this as a rough estimate and get quotes for your own setup.
How much can a mobile car battery fitter earn?
Monthly revenue is estimated at typically around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on how many call-outs you handle, your pricing and the season. Winter is busiest, with quieter summers, so plan your cash flow.
What should I check before starting a mobile battery fitting service?
Check provincial rules for transporting and returning used lead-acid batteries, which are regulated waste. Also check commercial general liability and commercial auto insurance, whether your municipality requires a business licence, and tools needed for newer vehicles that require battery registration.
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