Mobile Fleet Alignment Checks

Small fleets such as plumbers, landscapers, delivery firms, taxi and shuttle operators, plus local dealers and rental companies.

A price per vehicle, often discounted for several vehicles in one visit, plus recurring contracts for regular checks every few months.

• Automotive mechanical knowledge
• Setting up and calibrating portable equipment
• Scheduling and route planning
• Selling to business customers

• Portable systems need a flat, level surface, so test customer sites before promising results
• Commercial auto and garage liability insurance, check what covers work on customers' vehicles
• Some states or cities restrict repair work on streets or in certain lots, check locally
• State auto repair registration requirements vary, check your state
• Weather and uneven yards can limit the days you can work
• Workers' compensation insurance once you hire

Estimates suggest startup costs typically run around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on your van, portable alignment equipment, insurance and setup. Test customer sites before promising results, since portable systems need a flat, level surface.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $3,000 to $15,000, depending on how many fleets you serve and how often. Weather and uneven yards can limit working days. A starting estimate is at least about 20 hours a week.

Check whether your state or city restricts repair work on streets or in certain lots, and your state's auto repair registration requirements. Also check commercial auto and garage liability cover for work on customers' vehicles, and workers' compensation once you hire.