Dent repair for dealers and garages

Used car dealers, car rental and leasing companies, fleet managers, body shops and garages that outsource small repairs, plus private customers who book in.

Price per dent or panel, often with agreed trade rates. Repeat trade customers can give a steady flow of work and make it easier to plan your week.

• Paintless dent repair technique
• Quoting accurately and meeting deadlines
• Building trade relationships

• Public liability insurance, plus cover for customers' vehicles while in your care (check what a garage keepers policy would cost)
• Unit rent and other fixed costs, so check you have enough regular work before signing a lease
• Planning use class and any restrictions on vehicle work in the unit, check with your landlord and local council
• Trade customers often pay on account, so agree payment terms and check your cash flow

Startup costs are typically around £4,000 to £15,000, depending on your unit, tools and insurance. These are estimates. Unit rent and other fixed costs add up, so check you have enough regular work before signing a lease.

Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on how many trade customers you win and the size of jobs. This is an estimate, with at least about 30 hours a week. Trade customers often pay on account, so check your cash flow.

Check public liability insurance, plus cover for customers' vehicles in your care, including what a garage keepers policy would cost. Also check the planning use class and any restrictions on vehicle work in the unit with your landlord and local council.