Mobile Used Tire Seller and Fitter
Carry inspected used tyres in a van and fit them at customers' homes or workplaces, with no shop rent to pay.
- C$12k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A van or trailer stocked with popular used tyre sizes plus a portable tyre changer and balancer. You travel to the customer, fit the tyres on the spot and take away the old ones.
Your first three steps
- Price a suitable van or trailer and a portable changer and balancer, and decide which tyre sizes to stock first
- Set up supply with local wholesalers, garages or auctions, and arrange a legal way to dispose of old tyres
- Advertise on local online marketplaces and community groups with clear prices, and offer a first fitting to a few neighbours
Who pays
Drivers who can't easily get to a shop, small businesses with a few vehicles, and people stuck with a flat who want a fast, cheaper fix.
How it makes money
A margin on each used tyre plus a call-out and fitting fee. Booking tyre swap-overs for several vehicles at one address can make each trip more worthwhile.
Skills that help
- Mounting and balancing tyres safely
- Judging tyre condition
- Driving and route planning
- Handling bookings and payments
Watch out for
- Check whether your municipality requires a business licence for mobile operators
- Check provincial rules on selling used tyres and on disposing of scrap tyres
- Commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance, since personal auto cover often won't apply
- Working safely beside traffic or on driveways, and in cold, wet or icy weather
- Winter swap-over season is intense and the quiet months can be slow, so plan for both
- Check whether fitting on a customer's property carries extra liability rules or restrictions, for example in condo parking lots
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile used tire business?
Startup costs are typically estimated at around $12,000 to $40,000 (CAD), depending on the van or trailer, the tire stock and the portable tire changer and balancer you choose.
How much can a mobile tire fitter earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,500 to $16,000, depending on how many jobs you take on. The winter swap-over season is intense and quiet months can be slow, so plan for both.
What should I check before starting a mobile tire business in Canada?
Check whether your municipality requires a business licence for mobile operators, and provincial rules on selling used tires and disposing of scrap tires. Also check commercial general liability and commercial vehicle insurance, since personal auto cover often won't apply, and rules for fitting on customers' property.
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