Mobile Wheel Alignment for Vans and Fleets
Take portable alignment kit to company yards and check wheel angles on small fleets, so vehicles stay off the ramp at a garage.
- £6k-25k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.
What it is
A van-based service using portable alignment equipment to check and adjust wheel angles at a customer's yard or depot, usually on a flat, level surface.
Your first three steps
- Research portable alignment systems and check what they can and cannot do compared with a fixed rig
- Make a list of local fleets, couriers and trade firms and contact the people who manage their vehicles
- Offer a discounted trial day to one or two fleets and ask for feedback and a written reference
Who pays
Small fleet operators, delivery and trade businesses, taxi firms and garages that want to avoid downtime.
How it makes money
A price per vehicle or a day rate for a batch of vehicles, with repeat contracts from fleets that need regular checks.
Skills that help
- Vehicle mechanical knowledge
- Accurate measuring
- Planning routes and bookings
- Building relationships with business customers
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance and motor trade insurance covering work on customers' vehicles
- Accuracy depends on a flat, level surface, so check that customer sites are suitable
- You will need a suitable van and a way to carry and protect delicate equipment
- Weather can disrupt outdoor work, so plan for covered sites or rescheduling
- Check any rules on working on customers' premises and on disposing of waste
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Coming soonQuestions people ask
How much does it cost to start a mobile wheel alignment business?
Startup costs are typically around £6,000 to £25,000, depending on the portable equipment and the van you use. These are estimates, so get quotes for your own kit before committing.
How much can a mobile wheel alignment service earn?
Monthly revenue is typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on your prices, how many fleet customers you win and how well you plan routes. These are estimates, and you would usually need at least about 20 hours a week.
What should I check before offering mobile alignment?
Check public liability and motor trade insurance covering work on customers' vehicles. Also check that customer sites have a flat, level surface, that your van can carry and protect the equipment, how weather affects outdoor work, and rules on working on customers' premises and waste.
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