Mobile Emergency Tyre Repair

[Moose]

Hi all

I currently work in IT as a contractor and I've been considering for a while to start a mobile emergency tyre repair business. I live in the North East and there's a few similar competitors nearby that always seem to be busy and I'm hoping to take a slice of that pie.

I seen some older forum posts regarding this industry but after some more up-to-date information. In short, should I take the plunge? Is this an industry where decent money can be made or is it now over saturated and not worth my time? I have capital and knowledge to get this off the ground, I'd just like comments from you guys/girls who are already doing this.

I'd probably get started with 10-15k, enough to buy a half decent van, equipment and stock of tyres.

Many thanks
The Moose

 

[JEREMY HAWKE]

If you are on the truck tyres and can offer 24 hour emergency cover along with the same service for cars and vans you might be onto something
Nobody knows how to repair anything anymore . I hope we dont get called up for war

 

[fisicx]

I know a chap who does this. You need a container with a selection of commonly used tyres. Vans and trucks are more lucrative than domestic cars. But he has discovered the emergency call out is far less frequent than calls to change a wheel at a house or place of work.

 

[Ozzy]

I have no knowledge of the industry to share but a hunch would be to get on an approved list for consumer recovery services (Green Flag, AA, etc) as from my personal experience using the AA, it's rarely an AA van that comes out but is usually a local service provider.

 

[IanSuth]

There is a guy near me specialising in bike tyres - usually you have to take your bike to a mechanic to get tyres done but he is the equivalent of quickfit for bikes plus runs an emergency van - but he does it to finance his racing not to make a fortune.

 

[SpikeFMT]

Hi Moose
This is the game I am in, Are you looking to do Cars & Vans / Trucks or Motorbikes or All

You can certainly get up and going with that amount of ready cash

 

[WaveJumper]

Well I don't think you will be short of customers judging by the pot hole pandemic we are experiencing

 

[Moose]

Hi Moose
This is the game I am in, Are you looking to do Cars & Vans / Trucks or Motorbikes or All

You can certainly get up and going with that amount of ready cash

Plan is to start with cars/vans. I have no experience with trucks but hopefully that will come later down the line. Do you do many call outs for motorbikes? The tyre machine I purchased has an adapter for motorbikes but as with trucks, it's not something I have experience with.

 

[SpikeFMT]

Hi Moose
We don't do truck or motorbikes I leave that to a couple other similar tyre guys
I just focus on cars vans and caravans
Motorbikes are a no no for me I think you need to be into bikes which I am not and if you get it wrong with setting up the wheels the rider could come off and I would not want that to be on my conscience
We get quite a few call outs for public as well as Rac and AA which are good earners
We turnover a million a year and
My main tip would be to keep your money flowing don't mess about with account stuff as that will tie up your cash just buy the tyres do the job get the payment and go again
Ihave very few accounts even now, i could get a lot of them if i want but I have friends in the game who have lost a lot of money when even the small accounts go bust
It's not as easy to get going these days with all the stuff on new cars As well
TPMS
AIR SUSPENSIONS
RUN FLAT TYRES
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
ANAL CAR OWNERS
A bit of experience will help rather than jumping straight In
I really wish you well if you go it alone
There is money to be made doing it

 

[JEREMY HAWKE]

Hi Moose
We don't do truck or motorbikes I leave that to a couple other similar tyre guys
I just focus on cars vans and caravans
Motorbikes are a no no for me I think you need to be into bikes which I am not and if you get it wrong with setting up the wheels the rider could come off and I would not want that to be on my conscience
We get quite a few call outs for public as well as Rac and AA which are good earners
We turnover a million a year and
My main tip would be to keep your money flowing don't mess about with account stuff as that will tie up your cash just buy the tyres do the job get the payment and go again
Ihave very few accounts even now, i could get a lot of them if i want but I have friends in the game who have lost a lot of money when even the small accounts go bust
It's not as easy to get going these days with all the stuff on new cars As well
TPMS
AIR SUSPENSIONS
RUN FLAT TYRES
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
ANAL CAR OWNERS
A bit of experience will help rather than jumping straight In
I really wish you well if you go it alone
There is money to be made doing it

What is an anal car?

 

[IanSuth]

What is an anal car?

anal owners - the ones who want to debate whether you should fill a tyre with nitrogen or the exact tyre rating/pressure and how it will impact fuel economy on a long journey if they have a heavy dog sat back left etc etc boring etc

 

[JEREMY HAWKE]

anal owners - the ones who want to debate whether you should fill a tyre with nitrogen or the exact tyre rating/pressure and how it will impact fuel economy on a long journey if they have a heavy dog sat back left etc etc boring etc

I cant be assed with that

I like to put the peddle down and screech and smoke a go off like a jet plane taking off

Did you you know?
That when you do this in an old Saab 900 the floor shakes like a Ferrari

 

[NickGrogan]

anal owners - the ones who want to debate whether you should fill a tyre with nitrogen or the exact tyre rating/pressure and how it will impact fuel economy on a long journey if they have a heavy dog sat back left etc etc boring etc

I had an uncle like that, always kept the fuel take 1/2 full, topped up every couple of days.

Cars are designed to be most fuel-efficient at a specific weight, which he believed meant half a tank of fuel was the sweet spot.

I have no idea about the logic of it, as he had two kids, so the car was fully loaded all the time anyway.

 

[tyres24co]

Hi all

I currently work in IT as a contractor and I've been considering for a while to start a mobile emergency tyre repair business. I live in the North East and there's a few similar competitors nearby that always seem to be busy and I'm hoping to take a slice of that pie.

I seen some older forum posts regarding this industry but after some more up-to-date information. In short, should I take the plunge? Is this an industry where decent money can be made or is it now over saturated and not worth my time? I have capital and knowledge to get this off the ground, I'd just like comments from you guys/girls who are already doing this.

I'd probably get started with 10-15k, enough to buy a half decent van, equipment and stock of tyres.

Many thanks
The Moose

Hi Moose,

It's awesome that you're considering starting a mobile emergency tyre repair business! Given your background in IT and your motivation, you seem well-prepared to dive in.

The mobile tyre repair market is definitely growing, especially with the convenience factor playing a big role. If your local competitors are busy, that's a solid sign that there's demand.

Starting with 10-15k sounds reasonable to get a decent van, equipment, and an initial stock of tyres. You might also want to invest in a strong online presence to attract customers – it's crucial these days.

 

[Moose]

Thanks all - I've received some invaluable advice from forum members, this has reinforced and altered in some ways my business plan. I've purchased the large majority of equipment now, last purchase is tyre stock and somewhere to store them. I'm considering if I should purchase a container and stick it in front garden as a temporary measure, not sure how the neighbours would feel about this but probably the route I'll go down.

Im hoping to be up and running within the next few months.

 

[SpikeFMT]

Thanks all - I've received some invaluable advice from forum members, this has reinforced and altered in some ways my business plan. I've purchased the large majority of equipment now, last purchase is tyre stock and somewhere to store them. I'm considering if I should purchase a container and stick it in front garden as a temporary measure, not sure how the neighbours would feel about this but probably the route I'll go down.

Im hoping to be up and running within the next few months.

Great stuff Moose a storage container works well and will be in a secure yard to keep any scrotts out
Have you got a name yet
I would suggest NOT using your name or initials and make it clear what you do I see a few who's names don't make it clear
Best of luck but luck is not the right word as if you work hard at it you will make it a success

 

[fisicx]

Have you got a name yet
I would suggest NOT using your name or initials and make it clear what you do I see a few who's names don't make it clear

I disagree. The name should be something generic so that the business can expand into other areas later.

Your marketing will tell people what you do. It works for Amazon. Tesco, B&Q and many others.

 

[RevoMark]

Choose a distinctive name rather than a generic descriptive one. Generic/descriptive names give little or no protection.
https://revomark.co.uk/trademarks-o...nd-stories-behind-them-here-are-some-of-them/

 

[RevoMark]

I disagree. The name should be something generic so that the business can expand into other areas later.

Your marketing will tell people what you do. It works for Amazon. Tesco, B&Q and many others.

Amazon, Tesco, B&Q, Accenture, Virgin, Tesla, Ebay etc are highly distinctive (not generic) - they have no descriptive meaning in relation to the products/services provided. Irrespective of their reputation they are incredibly strong trademarks in their own right.

 

[Moose]

I've went for [Surname]Tyres, I think it works quite well. Its short, memorable, easy to spell and I managed to buy the .com off an auction site.

Couldnt agree more Spike, you make your own luck.

 

[MikeJ]

As you're in the North East, are you far from Alnwick? These days cars don't come with spare wheels, and I'm always a bit nervous about losing a tyre.

When we bought the wife's last car, we paid extra for a spare wheel. 12 years later we sold it, and the spare was unused.

 

[RevoMark]

I've went for [Surname]Tyres, I think it works quite well. Its short, memorable, easy to spell and I managed to buy the .com off an auction site.

Couldnt agree more Spike, you make your own luck.

Domain name and company name registrations do not protect the name. You have to register a trademark as it is the only way to secure exclusive rights to a name. Brand protection is one of the areas we specialise in so if you need help with this feel free to get in touch.

 

[fisicx]

Amazon, Tesco, B&Q, Accenture, Virgin, Tesla, Ebay etc are highly distinctive (not generic) - they have no descriptive meaning in relation to the products/services provided. Irrespective of their reputation they are incredibly strong trademarks in their own right.

They are now but they didn’t start out that way. Which was my point. They name you choose isn’t that important. Just don’t make it too specific.

 

[IanSuth]

As you're in the North East, are you far from Alnwick? These days cars don't come with spare wheels, and I'm always a bit nervous about losing a tyre.

When we bought the wife's last car, we paid extra for a spare wheel. 12 years later we sold it, and the spare was unused.

Skoda Scala - have owned for 18 mths (prior to that was owned by my mum and did 8k mile sin 3 years)

It had 1 puncture with mother and we have had 2 - all 3 pothole related, our 2 on the same section of motorway within 3 miles of home, crept home with a huge bulge for one and had to change to spavesaver for the other.

If i had known of a local man/van that could turn up within a day or 2 and replace in my drive I would have gone that route rather than booking into local costco and having to drive it there

You would just have had to get your name in my eyesight & memory