Tyre Shop with a Fitting Bay

Local drivers, taxi firms, small fleets and delivery businesses, plus walk-in customers needing same-day fitting.

Margin on new and part-worn tyres, a fitting and balancing charge, and extras such as puncture repairs, valves and wheel alignment.

• Tyre fitting and balancing
• Stock buying and pricing
• Customer service
• Basic bookkeeping

• No single trade licence is usually needed to fit tyres, but check planning permission and the permitted use of the unit with your council before signing a lease
• Public liability, employer's liability if you hire, and cover for stock and equipment
• Part-worn tyres must meet legal safety and marking requirements, so check the rules with Trading Standards before selling them
• Waste tyres: check with the Environment Agency (or your national equivalent) whether you need to register as a waste carrier or for an exemption, especially if you store tyres or move them yourself. Most shops use a licensed waste collector and keep the waste transfer paperwork
• Rent, equipment and stock tie up cash before sales build up

Startup costs are typically around £20,000 to £80,000, depending on the unit, lifts, tyre changer, balancer and stock of popular sizes. These are estimates, and rent, equipment and stock tie up cash before sales build up.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £8,000 to £40,000, depending on your location, the mix of drivers and fleets you serve, your pricing and your opening hours. Many owners work around 40 hours a week.

Check planning permission and the permitted use of the unit with your council before signing a lease. Also check part-worn tyre rules with Trading Standards, waste tyre registration or exemptions, and insurance including employer's liability if you hire.