Alignment service from a rented garage bay

Drivers booked through the host shop, other garages and tire shops needing alignments, and small local fleets.

A set price per alignment, with either bay rent or a share of each job paid to the host shop.

• Automotive mechanical knowledge
• Using alignment equipment and reading specs
• Building relationships with local shops

• Check if your province requires trade certification for alignment work
• Liability insurance and who is responsible for customer vehicles, check how it works with the host shop's policy
• Used equipment may have outdated software or need recalibration, ask for a test and service history
• Check the bay lease terms and whether the rack can be removed if you leave
• Check municipal licence rules for working inside another business's premises

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $10,000 to $30,000, depending on the used alignment rack and system you buy, the bay rental terms and insurance. Check any used equipment's service history before buying.

Estimates put monthly revenue at typically around $3,000 to $12,000, depending on how many customers the host shop, other garages and tire shops send you. Small local fleets can add to this depending on your relationships.

Check whether your province requires trade certification for alignment work. Also check liability insurance and who is responsible for customer vehicles alongside the host shop's policy, the bay lease terms, and municipal licence rules for working inside another business's premises.