Mobile tire repair and swap van
Drive to homes, workplaces and roadsides to fix flats and swap seasonal tires.
- C$15k-60k
- 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, compressor and tools. You repair punctures, swap wheels and fit tires at the customer's driveway, workplace or roadside.
Your first three steps
- Get hands-on tire fitting experience or training, then price a used van and portable equipment
- Set up a simple booking page and Google Business profile for your service area
- Approach local fleets, delivery firms and workplaces to offer on-site seasonal swaps
Who pays
Busy households, small fleets and trades businesses, and drivers stuck with a flat.
How it makes money
Call-out fee plus a price per repair or tire, and a margin on tires you supply. Seasonal swap bookings bring steady work in spring and fall.
Skills that help
- Tire repair and fitting skills
- Safe driving and route planning
- Customer service and scheduling
Watch out for
- Commercial auto and commercial general liability insurance, check cover for work at roadsides and customers' properties
- Municipal business licence and any rules on working from a vehicle or parking, check with your municipality
- Safe working near traffic, especially in winter conditions
- Disposal of old tires, check your province's tire recycling program
- Cold weather and snow can limit outdoor work and slow jobs down
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: mobile tire repair and swap van
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 tire repair business?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically sit around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the van and equipment you choose. Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $4,000 to $18,000, depending on your area, season and how many jobs you take on.
What rules and insurance should I check for mobile tire repair?
Check commercial auto and commercial general liability insurance, including cover for roadside work and customers' properties. Also check your municipal business licence and any vehicle or parking rules, safe working near traffic, and your province's tire recycling program for old tires.
How many hours a week does a mobile tire service take?
Estimates suggest at least about 20 hours a week. You will need tire repair and fitting skills, safe driving and route planning, and good scheduling. Cold weather and snow can limit outdoor work and slow jobs down, so plan for that.
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