Mobile Windscreen Chip Repair & Headlight Restoration Service
Mobile repair of windscreen chips and cloudy headlights at homes and workplaces, saving customers full replacement costs.
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A chipped windscreen fails MOT and spreads; repair costs a fraction of replacement, so demand is steady. Typical offers: single-chip repairs, multi-chip discounts and headlight restoration packages. Lease-return and fleet clients provide repeat multi-vehicle bookings. Work is done on driveways and office car parks, so no premises are needed. Gross margin figures are planning estimates of revenue minus direct costs (materials, consumables, fuel and per-job expenses); they exclude the owner's own labour, so treat them as a guide to job economics rather than take-home pay.
- Starting capital: 1500–4000 GBP
- Total starting capital: 2000 GBP
- Setup: 2-4 weeks
- Gross margin: 70-80%
- Business model: Per-repair pricing with fleet and lease-return contracts; insurance-referred chip repairs.
- Category: Automotive Services
Risks
- Skill-dependent quality: Poor repairs can crack screens; accredited training is essential.
- Weather exposure: Outdoor work slows in rain and cold snaps.
Costs
- Equipment — Windscreen repair kit, resins and UV curing lamp — 500 GBP
- Equipment — Headlight restoration kit and consumables — 300 GBP
- Training — Accredited repair training course — 400 GBP
- Compliance — Public liability and garage-risks insurance — 300 GBP
- Marketing — Website, vehicle decals and local ads — 500 GBP