Mobile ATV repair and servicing business

Farmers, ranchers, hunters, landowners and recreational riders who can't easily haul a heavy ATV to a shop.

Hourly labor rate or flat price per service, plus a markup on parts and a call-out or travel fee.

• Small engine and drivetrain repair
• Diagnosing electrical and fuel faults
• Customer communication and honest quoting

• General liability insurance, and check whether you need cover for customers' vehicles in your care
• Local business license and sales tax registration for parts, check with your city, county and state
• Rules on disposing of used oil, fuel and batteries, check your county or state environmental agency
• Working safely with fuel and heavy machines outdoors, and warranty claims if a repair fails

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on your van or truck, tools and parts stock. Treat this as an estimate and price your own setup before you commit.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $1,500 to $7,000, depending on how many hours you work, your pricing and how many customers book you. This is revenue before costs such as parts, fuel and insurance.

Check for general liability insurance, including whether you need cover for customers' vehicles in your care. Also check local business license and sales tax registration with your city, county and state, and rules on disposing of used oil, fuel and batteries.