If you take the organization of a car service business very seriously and competently, then it can be very profitable. Most entrepreneurs start a business with the organization of a tire workshop. It is profitable, fast, necessary. Services such as balancing, replacing wheels and tires are constantly in demand among car owners. The number of cars is growing steadily, and even the simple need to replace tires in winter and summer can bring tangible benefits to the owner of the tire service. This is if you do not take into account repair services. Let's try to find out with what equipment for tire fitting can start a business a novice entrepreneur who decided to do this type of earnings.
The right place is the key to a successful business
As in many other types of business, success largely depends on where and how the workshop or facility is located. The place decides a very, very much. Since in our country there are a lot of similar workshops, then, most likely, the best places are already taken.
But if you are lucky, you can successfully place the object near the roads, where many cars pass, next to gas stations. This location will give you a steady flow of customers.
The choice of premises largely depends on what services will be provided and what equipment for mounting there will be installed. For beginners, renting a suitable room is perfect.
Package of services
Any tire workshop, except for directly replacing rubber, also provides other services. The most popular among them is balancing, as well as adjustment of camber and toe.
So, a novice entrepreneur will have to purchase balancing equipment for tire fitting. The price of a simple balancing machine is about 1.5 thousand dollars. An ordinary stand will cost a thousand of the same money. Also, for most services you will need a jack, a vulcanizer, a compressor. Remember to consider consumables. We will consider each type of equipment in more detail.
Tire fitting machine
The machine is designed for mounting or dismounting tires from a rim.
It should be noted that modern machines for removing tires need to make serious efforts - manually doing this is very difficult, and sometimes simply impossible.
This type of equipment for mounting is divided into automatic systems or semi-automatic. The semi-automatic machine provides that the process of lowering the presser foot will take place in manual mode. To do this, the operator must click on the shaft in its upper part. The shaft is fixed using a special mechanical device. In these machines, only the table rotates automatically.
In fully automatic machines both the process of lowering the presser foot and the rotation of the working table are carried out by a pneumatic drive. Here, when working on such equipment, the operator will have to put a lot less effort. This will increase work efficiency. If you plan large volumes of work, then this is an actual choice, because the price for such equipment for mounting is by no means two pennies (from 100 thousand rubles).
Balancing equipment
These machines are essential for a successful business.
Without balancing in this business just can not do. An unbalanced wheel leads to a significant deterioration in driving performance and vehicle characteristics, as well as to various emergency situations. In addition, parts of the chassis wear out much faster due to poorly balanced wheels.
Modern balancing machines for mounting are quite high-tech equipment. This is not just a machine. It is equipped with special computing units. This automatic system allows you to make the balancing process faster and incredibly accurate.
Often, machines have a display where the progress is conveniently and clearly displayed. There are models with laser positioning. The price of machines is quite high, but the cost will quickly pay off due to the popularity and need of this service.
In addition to automatic models, systems with manual drive, brake, manual input of parameters are also offered. These types of tire fitting equipment should be able to operate on steel or alloy wheels. Devices can be attributed to the middle class. Their price is not as high as on automatic stands. Similarly, with a tire changer on automatic systems, working is much simpler and more efficient.
Rolling jack
These are one of the most comfortable jacks of all existing today. These are not empty words, but the experience of many experts. These devices are equipped with a fairly long handle. This allows you to significantly reduce the force on the drive and allows you to provide the ability to work while standing. In addition, some models have a special pedal for quick lifting. When you press this pedal, such equipment instantly rises to the bottom of the car. This saves time and can increase efficiency, which is important for small businesses. For a workshop, it’s best not to purchase systems with a payload of less than 3 tons.
To date, the simplest jacks made in China can be purchased at a price of 10,000 rubles. There are more serious devices.
Also, a tire lift is used to replace the wheels.
These are special platform systems. By type of drive, they can be pneumatic, electro-hydraulic or electromechanical. Their design is often of scissor type. These units are relevant in the tire shop, as they allow you to climb a small high-rise.
Vulcanizer
A long time ago, this unit was considered a thing of first necessity in this type of business. It is designed for repair activities on tires and cameras. Modern equipment allows providing opportunities for high-quality repair and restoration of rubber coatings. You can purchase both domestic and imported equipment. For example, Chinese and German brands are especially popular.
To provide services to passenger cars, stationary units are used. If you need to help trucks, then it is recommended to purchase a mobile version.
When choosing a vulcanizer in a workshop, several nuances should be taken into account. This is the size of the working part, as well as the working temperature. For trucks, the vulcanization apparatus has a plate size of 200 mm or more. As for temperature, the higher it is, the more efficient and better the service will be. The optimal temperature is from 120 to 150 degrees. Power is also important. For trucks, it is important that this parameter starts at 800 watts.
Some devices may have additional options. For example, you can directly affect the quality of the procedure. These options may even be in low-cost domestic units.
Compressor equipment
How to do without such equipment for tire fitting? In this business, it is impossible not to mention him. It supplies compressed air to a large number of different tools. In such areas, pneumatic tools for tire fitting are often used. It allows you to save on electricity, which will be very useful for the business.
For normal operation of the entire complex, a compressor with a receiver of 100 liters or more will be sufficient.
Productivity should not be lower than 400 liters. In the market of these devices, models from Chinese, Belarusian, as well as domestic manufacturers are popular.
Wheel wash
This service is not provided everywhere, but it is quite in demand among customers. Prices for such a set for mounting start at 5,000 euros, but this amount will quickly pay off. Among the manufacturers distinguish Polish complexes Wulkan. In addition to the aesthetic effect, washing allows for higher balancing accuracy. This is an optional service, but this is no less in demand.
Various auxiliary tools
Such tools include wrenches, hand tools, consumables for tire fitting. They can be either pneumatic or electric. Pneumatic ones have earned great popularity, since electricity tariffs for entrepreneurs are much higher than for individuals. An air-powered wrench can do its job just as well. Here you can even say more - electrical equipment is not used for servicing passenger cars.
For freight service, three types of these devices are distinguished. These are hand tools that have become popular among truckers. About pneumatic has already been said enough - they can be of any size, in manual or rolling design. Electric wrenches are used only for truck maintenance.
You can also say a few words about the bath.
It is not a thing of prime necessity, but with its presence it is much more convenient to search for damage on a punched camera.
Installation of tire fitting for pumping chambers and tires with nitrogen is still on the list of auxiliary systems. But more and more people are using this technology. Such installations can bring additional profit, they quickly pay for themselves.
For those who drive good tires, pumping nitrogen into a tire improves driving safety and handling. Although the air itself, for the most part, consists of the same nitrogen.
Consumables for tire fitting
In addition to a set of equipment for the provision of tire repair services , a number of consumables are also required. Among the simplest, but indispensable, we can distinguish stuffed loads, adhesive loads, patches, harnesses, various chemicals, valves and caps.
In conclusion
Today it is one of the types of profitable business. Apparently, not so much is needed to open a workshop.
Such an enterprise will pay for itself in about 1.5 months, which is a little for a small first case. Today you can purchase a whole range of devices and tools, or purchase a ready-made workshop. Profitability is guaranteed - you simply can’t do without these workshops. Many often need balancing. Tire service, which can provide these and other services, will soon be a plus.