ATV and quad repair workshop

Rent a small shop or unit to repair ATVs for owners, farms and local dealers.

Startup cost$10k to $50k

Monthly revenue$4k to $20k

Time needed30+ h/week

First incomeMonths

$10k-50k
Full-time
Own premises

Estimates for a small start in the US, not guarantees.

Official data

5,368 US businesses with employees in this field, +5.4% in a year

NAICS 811198 “All other automotive repair and maintenance”. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023.

What it is

A small workshop with a lift or ramp, tools and parts storage. You service and repair ATVs, side-by-sides and quads, and may add tires, accessories and seasonal tune-ups.

Your first three steps

Look at small industrial units or shared garage space near rural areas and trails, and check zoning allows vehicle repair
Form an LLC, get an EIN, and ask an insurance broker about garage liability and property cover
Contact local dealers, farm supply stores and riding clubs to offer overflow repairs and set up parts accounts

Who pays

Individual riders, farms and ranches, hunting and outfitter businesses, and small dealers who send overflow repair work.

How it makes money

Labor charged per hour or per job, parts markup, storage or winterizing packages, and repeat work from dealers.

Skills that help

Mechanical repair and diagnostics
Parts sourcing and stock control
Quoting jobs and managing a workshop schedule

Watch out for

Zoning and local business license for a repair shop, check with your city or county
Garage liability insurance, and workers' compensation once you hire
Rules on hazardous waste such as oil, coolant and batteries, check your state environmental agency
Seasonal demand swings and the cost of lease and parts inventory
Sales tax registration for parts, check with your state

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to open an ATV repair workshop?

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $10,000 to $50,000, depending on your lease, lift or ramp, tools and parts inventory. Seasonal demand swings and lease costs are worth planning for.

How much can an ATV repair workshop earn?

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $4,000 to $20,000, depending on your workload, pricing and whether you add tires, accessories or dealer overflow work. Demand can swing by season.

What rules should I check before opening an ATV repair shop?

Check zoning and local business license requirements for a repair shop with your city or county. Also check garage liability insurance, workers' compensation once you hire, hazardous waste rules for oil, coolant and batteries, and sales tax registration for parts.