Mobile driveshaft and CV joint fitter
Replace split CV boots, worn joints and driveshafts at customers' homes or workplaces from a well-equipped van.
- £4k-15k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A van-based service that fits driveshafts, CV joints and boots on driveways or at workplaces, focusing on straightforward jobs that don't need a full workshop.
Your first three steps
- Choose the vehicles and jobs you will take on, and price a van with a tool and parts setup
- Set up trade accounts for next-day parts and agree how you will handle returns and faulty parts
- Advertise locally with a simple listing and offer to help nearby garages with overflow work
Who pays
Drivers who can't easily leave their car at a garage, small businesses with work vans, and independent garages needing extra capacity.
How it makes money
Fixed price per job or hourly labour plus parts margin. A call-out charge can cover travel time, and repeat trade work helps fill gaps.
Skills that help
- Vehicle mechanical repair experience
- Working safely with portable jacks and stands
- Diagnosing faults on the spot
- Planning jobs and routes
Watch out for
- Motor trade insurance or public liability cover that suits work at customers' premises, so check what your insurer needs
- Working on a driveway or street: check permission, safe lifting practice and any council rules
- Disposing of old parts and oily waste, check whether you need waste carrier registration
- Weather and limited equipment, so be clear about which jobs you can't do without a workshop lift
Deep research report · UK
Everything you need to start: mobile driveshaft and CV joint fitter
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 driveshaft fitting business?
Estimates suggest startup costs typically around £4,000 to £15,000, depending on the van, tools, portable lifting equipment and parts stock you choose. Be clear about which jobs you can't do without a workshop lift.
What rules should I check for mobile car repairs?
Check motor trade insurance or public liability cover that suits work at customers' premises. Also check permission and council rules for working on a driveway or street, safe lifting practice, and whether you need waste carrier registration for old parts.
How much can a mobile driveshaft fitter earn?
Estimates suggest monthly revenue typically around £1,500 to £6,500, depending on how many jobs you take and your area. Hours are typically from around 15 a week. Weather and limited equipment can affect the work you can do.
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