Mobile Suspension Spring Fitter

Trailer and RV owners, small fleets, contractors, farms and car owners who cannot easily drive a worn vehicle to a shop.

A call-out or labor charge per job plus a markup on parts, often quoted per axle or per spring.

• Suspension repair experience
• Safe jacking and lifting on uneven ground
• Scheduling and customer communication

• Check whether your state requires auto repair registration or a license for mobile repair
• Some cities and HOAs restrict vehicle repair at homes or on streets, check local rules
• General liability and commercial auto insurance, and cover for your tools and parts
• Working under vehicles away from a shop carries real risk, so use rated stands and follow safety procedures
• Collect and dispose of old parts and fluids properly

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around $8,000 to $30,000, depending on your van, tools, jacks and stands, and how much parts stock you carry. You can start at around 15 hours a week and build from there.

Check whether your state requires auto repair registration or a license for mobile repair, and whether cities or HOAs restrict vehicle repair at homes or on streets. Also check general liability and commercial auto insurance, cover for tools and parts, safety procedures, and how to dispose of old parts and fluids.

You need suspension repair experience, the ability to jack and lift vehicles safely on uneven ground, and good scheduling and customer communication. Bigger rebuilds can be referred to a shop, so you can focus on straightforward swaps.