Mobile motorcycle mechanic

Commuters, delivery riders, weekend riders and people who cannot easily get their bike to a garage.

Fixed prices for standard services and an hourly labour rate for repairs, plus a margin on parts you supply.

• Motorcycle mechanical knowledge
• Diagnosing faults
• Customer service
• Organising your diary and parts

• Public liability insurance and cover for customers' bikes while in your care, check the policy wording
• Tools and van insurance, as tools are a common theft target
• Disposing of waste oil, tyres and batteries correctly, which may need waste carrier registration, check with the Environment Agency or your local equivalent
• Check any rules on working outside homes, such as parking or neighbours' concerns
• Safety-critical work like brakes: keep records and only take jobs you are fully qualified to do

Estimated startup costs are typically around £4,000 to £15,000, depending on your van, tools, parts stock and insurance. Treat these as estimates and price up your own tool and van needs before you commit.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £5,500, depending on how many jobs you take and the types of work you offer. That is revenue before costs, and you can start from around 15 hours a week.

Check public liability cover and cover for customers' bikes in your care, plus tools and van insurance. Also check waste oil, tyre and battery disposal, which may need waste carrier registration, and any parking rules. Only take safety-critical jobs you are fully qualified for.