Small tyre fitting workshop

Local drivers, taxi and delivery drivers, small fleets and garages that do not fit tyres themselves.

Fitting charges and tyre sales on each job, plus extras such as puncture repairs, valves, balancing and fleet contracts that bring repeat work.

• Tyre fitting and wheel balancing experience
• Stock and supplier management
• Customer service and booking
• Basic bookkeeping

• Planning permission and permitted use of the unit, check with the council before signing a lease
• Public liability and employer's liability insurance if you take on staff, plus cover for customers' vehicles in your care
• Environmental rules for storing and disposing of old tyres and waste, check what permits you need
• Equipment safety checks and training, such as for tyre machines and inflation
• Tied-up cash in tyre stock and the rent while you build a customer base

Startup costs are typically around £15,000 to £60,000, depending on the unit, equipment such as a tyre changer and balancer, and opening tyre stock. Rent and stock tie up cash while you build a customer base.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £5,000 to £25,000, depending on location, tyre stock and how many walk-in, taxi and fleet customers you win. The estimate assumes from about 35 hours a week.

Check planning permission and permitted use of the unit with the council before signing a lease. Also check environmental rules and permits for storing and disposing of old tyres, equipment safety training, and public and employer's liability cover, including customers' vehicles.