Vehicle wrapping workshop

Car enthusiasts, local firms and fleet owners, plus garages, dealers and sign companies that pass on work.

Per-job pricing for full wraps, partial wraps and fleet branding. Repeat fleet work and trade referrals help fill the diary, and a second fitter can increase capacity.

• Experienced wrap fitting
• Quoting and job planning
• Managing customers and suppliers
• Marketing through photos and social media

• Public liability insurance, plus employer's liability insurance once you hire
• Check business rates, planning use class and lease terms for any unit
• Cover for customers' vehicles while they are in your care, such as motor trade insurance, which you should check with a broker
• If you print in-house, check costs, ventilation and any environmental or waste rules
• Fixed rent costs mean quiet months can hurt, so keep some cash in reserve

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £8,000 to £35,000, depending on the unit, heating and fit-out, equipment, and whether you print in-house or buy printed panels. Keep some cash in reserve for quiet months.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £3,000 to £15,000, depending on job volume, the mix of full wraps and fleet work, and whether you take on staff. Referrals from garages and sign companies may help.

Check business rates, planning use class and lease terms for any unit. Also check public liability, employer's liability once you hire, and cover for customers' vehicles such as motor trade insurance. If you print in-house, check ventilation and waste rules.