Mobile spring fitting service
Travel to drivers and garages in a van to replace suspension springs without a workshop of your own.
- £3k-10k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A van-based service that replaces coil springs on driveways, at workplaces or at garages' own premises. It suits straightforward jobs and keeps overheads low.
Your first three steps
- Build a mobile kit list covering jacks, axle stands, compressors and tools, and price it
- Ask local garages whether they would use you for spring jobs they can't fit in
- Get mobile mechanic insurance quotes and set up a simple booking page or phone line
Who pays
Private owners who can't drive a car with a broken spring, small garages and fleet or van owners.
How it makes money
A fixed price per axle or per spring, plus parts. Call-out charges and work for garages can add steady income.
Skills that help
- Vehicle mechanical experience
- Safe use of spring compressors and axle stands
- Organising routes and parts
Watch out for
- Insurance that covers mobile work and customers' vehicles, so check the policy wording
- Working on a driveway or roadside can be unsafe, and some councils or landlords restrict it, so check
- Compressed springs are dangerous, so check training and use proper equipment
- Some cars need a ramp or lift, so be ready to turn jobs down or refer them on
- Check how to dispose of old springs and fluids legally
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: mobile spring fitting service
Researched with live web search for United Kingdom: 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 spring fitting business?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £3,000 to £10,000, depending on your van, tools, spring compressors, axle stands and parts stock. A mobile set-up avoids workshop rent, which keeps overheads lower.
How much can a mobile spring fitter earn?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many jobs you take and the area you cover. It can start from around 15 hours a week.
What should I check before fitting springs on driveways or at roadsides?
Check your insurance covers mobile work and customers' vehicles, and read the policy wording. Working on a driveway or roadside can be unsafe, and some councils or landlords restrict it. Also check training for compressed springs and how to dispose of old springs and fluids.
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