Mobile driveshaft and axle replacement business
Replace worn U-joints, CV axles and driveshafts at customers' homes and workplaces from a van.
- C$8k-35k
- Part-time
- Out and about
- Licence or permit needed
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A van-based service that diagnoses and replaces driveshafts, CV axles and U-joints on site, and sources parts for the job.
Your first three steps
- Check your province's automotive technician certification rules and get qualified if needed
- Equip a van with jacks, stands, hand tools and a stock of common parts
- Open accounts with local parts suppliers and offer fleet owners and small garages a mobile option
Who pays
Car and van owners who can't drive their vehicle, small businesses with work vans, and local fleets.
How it makes money
A call-out or labour charge per job plus a markup on parts. Fleet customers can give repeat work.
Skills that help
- Mechanical repair experience
- Diagnosing drivetrain faults
- Organizing parts and tools for each job
- Working safely outdoors
Watch out for
- Check provincial rules on who may carry out vehicle repairs and whether working on driveways or roadsides is allowed by your municipality
- Commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance covering tools and customer vehicles
- Safe lifting and support of vehicles away from a proper hoist
- Weather and winter conditions limit outdoor work
- Some jobs, such as balancing, will still need a workshop partner
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: mobile driveshaft and axle replacement
Researched with live web search for Canada: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile driveshaft repair business in Canada?
Startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $35,000, depending on your van, tools, insurance and how much parts stock you carry. Treat this as an estimate and price your own setup before you commit.
How much can a mobile driveshaft and axle service earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many jobs you book, local demand and your hours. These are estimates of revenue, not profit, so allow for parts, fuel and insurance.
What rules should I check before starting a mobile vehicle repair service in Canada?
Check provincial rules on who may carry out vehicle repairs and whether your municipality allows work on driveways or roadsides. Also check commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance covering tools and customer vehicles, and how you will lift and support vehicles safely.
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