Mobile oil change service

Busy car owners, small businesses with a few vans or company cars, and landlords or car clubs with several vehicles.

A fixed price per oil and filter change depending on the car and oil type, with extras such as air or cabin filters and a service reminder for repeat visits.

• Basic car mechanical knowledge
• Tidy, careful working habits
• Customer service and scheduling

• Public liability insurance and motor trade insurance, check what cover you need for working on customers' cars
• Used oil is waste: check with the Environment Agency (or your national equivalent) about waste carrier registration and where you can take it
• Use the oil grade the manufacturer specifies and keep records, as mistakes can damage engines or affect warranties
• Check whether working on driveways or shared parking areas needs permission from the owner or landlord
• Only take on jobs you are competent to do safely, especially if lifting a car

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £2,500 to £8,000, depending on your van, equipment and insurance. Get quotes for tools, oil-handling kit and cover before you commit to a budget.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £6,000, depending on how many jobs you book and your pricing. The estimate starts at about 12 hours a week.

Check what public liability and motor trade insurance you need for working on customers' cars. Used oil is waste, so check waste carrier registration and disposal with the Environment Agency. Also check you have permission to work on driveways or shared parking.