Mobile Tire Fitting Van
Bring new and used tires and a mobile changer to homes, workplaces and fleets for swaps and replacements.
- C$20k-70k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A van fitted with a portable tire changer, balancer and compressor. You sell tires and fit them at the customer's driveway, workplace or yard, including seasonal swaps and roadside replacements.
Your first three steps
- Price a suitable van and mobile tire changer and balancer, new and used, and test the numbers against your local market
- Set up a tire distributor account and decide which sizes and brands to carry or order same day
- Contact local fleets, landlords and workplaces to offer on-site seasonal swap days
Who pays
Busy households, small businesses and trades fleets, and drivers who need a tire replaced where their vehicle is.
How it makes money
Margin on tires plus a call-out and fitting fee per vehicle. Fleet and workplace swap days let you fit several vehicles in one visit.
Skills that help
- Mechanical aptitude and safe lifting
- Driving and route planning
- Customer service and clear quoting
Watch out for
- A business licence or mobile business licence, check with your municipality
- Provincial tire stewardship or environmental fees and rules for taking away old tires, which vary by province
- Commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance, plus WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire
- Working outdoors in winter and in traffic, so plan for safe locations and weather delays
- Some residential areas limit commercial work in driveways, check local bylaws
- Two seasonal rushes mean heavy workloads in spring and fall, so quiet months need planning
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile tire fitting business?
Startup costs are typically around $20,000 to $70,000, depending on the van, your mobile changer and balancer, and your starting tire stock. Treat this as an estimate and allow for insurance and licences on top.
How much can a mobile tire fitting van earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on your area, how many jobs you complete and the season. This is an estimate of revenue, not profit, and the spring and fall rushes mean quieter months need planning.
What licences and rules should I check before starting mobile tire fitting?
Check whether your municipality requires a business or mobile business licence, and any local bylaws on commercial work in residential driveways. Also check provincial tire stewardship or environmental fees, rules for taking away old tires, commercial vehicle insurance, and WCB/WSIB coverage if you hire.
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