Mobile car radiator and cooling repair

Car owners, small trades with vans, local businesses with work vehicles and drivers whose car has overheated.

Labour charged per job or by the hour, plus a markup on parts such as radiators, hoses and coolant. Call-out fees can cover travel time.

• Vehicle mechanics and diagnosis
• Safe handling of hot, pressurised cooling systems
• Clear quotes and customer service

• Public liability insurance, plus motor trade insurance that covers working on customers' vehicles (check with a broker)
• Used coolant (antifreeze) and old radiators are waste, so check how to dispose of them legally, including whether you need waste carrier registration
• Check whether councils or landlords restrict repair work on residential streets or in shared car parks
• Hot, pressurised systems and working on driveways carry injury risks, so plan safe working practices
• Work on a car's cooling system can affect warranties and the engine if done badly, so keep records and be clear about guarantees

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £8,000, depending on your tools, equipment and insurance. Check with a broker about public liability and motor trade insurance that covers working on customers' vehicles.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,200 to £5,000, depending on how many jobs you take and what you charge. These are estimates, not guarantees, and parts and running costs will affect what you keep.

Used coolant (antifreeze) and old radiators are waste, so check how to dispose of them legally, including whether you need waste carrier registration. Also check whether councils or landlords restrict repair work on residential streets or in shared car parks.