Servicing and repairs at the customer's home. Below is what it actually costs, how long before money arrives,
and the part most guides leave out.
Startup capital
€8,000–€30,000
Hours / week
30–50
First income
~4 wks
Net margin
60%
Saturation
medium
Realistic ceiling
€1,400–€4,200
What nobody usually tells you
No premises, no rent, and customers pay a premium for not losing a day at a garage. You work outdoors in all weather, and the diagnostic kit for modern cars is a real and recurring cost.
The route, in five steps
Specialise in two makes and buy the diagnostics for them
Convenience is the product: price above the garage, not below
Carry the twenty parts that cover most jobs
Take payment before you leave the driveway
Fleet and lease contracts smooth the income
What you'll need to buy
These are the categories every mobile mechanic pays for in the first month.
We break down what each one actually costs at this size on the
tools page.
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Does it hold up for you?
These numbers are the average case. Whether this business clears your target depends on
your capital, your hours and how long you can wait — put them in and see.