Windshield repair for dealers and fleets
Repair chips on dealer lots and company vehicles on a regular schedule.
- C$2.5k-8k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.
What it is
A windshield repair service focused on businesses: you visit used car lots, rental agencies and company fleets on a set schedule and repair chips on a batch of vehicles in one visit.
Your first three steps
- Complete windshield repair training and practise until repairs are quick and consistent
- Make a short list of local dealers and fleets and pitch a trial day at a set per-repair price
- Prepare a simple service agreement and invoice template for repeat clients
Who pays
Used car dealers, car rental firms, delivery and trades companies with fleets, and auto auctions.
How it makes money
Per-repair price agreed in advance, often at a volume rate. Several vehicles in one stop mean more repairs per hour than single customer visits.
Skills that help
- Reliable, repeatable repair quality
- Selling to business customers
- Scheduling and invoicing
Watch out for
- Commercial general liability insurance, and check that clients accept your cover level
- Payment terms: businesses often pay on invoice, so keep enough cash to cover the wait
- Relying on a few large clients can leave income exposed if one leaves
- Check municipal licence rules and provincial business registration where you operate
- Hiring helpers brings WCB/WSIB obligations, so check your province's rules
Deep research report · Canada
Everything you need to start: windshield repair for dealers and fleets
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 fleet windshield repair business?
Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $2,500 to $8,000, depending on your repair equipment, vehicle, insurance and the effort you put into winning business clients.
How much can a dealer and fleet windshield repair service earn?
Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $2,000 to $9,000, depending on the number of contracts and vehicles you repair per visit. Revenue is not profit, and relying on a few large clients can leave income exposed.
What should I check before working with dealers and fleets in Canada?
Check that your commercial general liability insurance meets what clients expect, and plan for businesses paying on invoice so you can cover the wait. Also check municipal licence and provincial registration rules, and WCB/WSIB obligations if you hire helpers.
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