Mobile e-bike servicing and repair

E-bike owners who find it hard to get to a shop, commuters, workplaces with cycle schemes, and local residents or landlords.

Call-out fee plus labour for servicing and repairs, parts at a markup, and accessory sales. Regular workplace or fleet contracts can add steady work.

• Bike mechanics with e-bike electrics knowledge
• Diagnosing faults on site
• Reliable, friendly customer service

• Public liability insurance, plus cover for tools and parts in your vehicle
• Some e-bike systems need brand-specific diagnostic tools or software, so check what you can service
• Lithium batteries need careful handling, transport and storage, so check safety guidance and insurance terms
• Check your vehicle insurance covers business use and carrying tools
• Weather and travel time can limit how many jobs you do in a day

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £10,000, depending on the van, tools, diagnostic equipment, parts stock and insurance. Treat this as an estimate and price your own setup before committing.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many jobs you do, your prices and accessory sales. Weather and travel time can limit how many jobs you complete in a day.

Check public liability insurance and cover for tools and parts in your vehicle, plus whether your vehicle insurance covers business use. Lithium batteries need careful handling, transport and storage, so check safety guidance and insurance terms. Some systems need brand-specific diagnostic tools or software.