Mobile bike repair and used bike sales

Commuters, office workers, apartment residents, families and students who want a convenient fix or an affordable used bike.

Flat or hourly repair fees, parts markup, and profit on refurbished used bikes sold online or locally.

• Bike repair and tune-ups
• Spotting good used bikes at a fair price
• Scheduling and customer communication
• Basic online listing and photos

• General liability insurance and coverage for tools and your vehicle, check what your insurer needs for mobile work
• Local business license and sales tax registration for parts and bike sales, check with your city, county and state
• Parking and street work rules in some cities, and workplace or HOA permission for on-site visits
• Check that used bikes are not stolen before buying, and keep records of where they came from
• Weather affects mobile work, so plan for rainy or cold days

Startup costs are typically around $1,500 to $12,000, depending on whether you use a van or trailer, the tools and parts stock you buy, and how many used bikes you purchase to refurbish. Treat these as estimates.

Monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on how many jobs you book, your service area, the weather and how many used bikes you sell. Rainy or cold days can slow mobile work.

Check what insurance your insurer needs for mobile work, plus a local business license and sales tax registration. Look into parking and street work rules, and HOA or workplace permission. Confirm used bikes are not stolen and keep records.