Free to use, no card

Startup cost and business plan builder

Add up what it takes to start, see how many hours a month you need to bill, and print a one page plan.

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What it costs to start

One-time costs before your first job. Leave blank what you already own.

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Total to start: $0.00

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What it costs every month

Bills that come whether you work or not.

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Total per month: $0.00

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Your rate and your pay

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Billed hours, not hours awake.

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Break-even billed hours a month

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Type your labor rate.

Labor only. Parts profit is not counted, so treat it as extra cushion.

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The plan in your words

A sentence or two each. Skip any you want.

Saved on this phone or computer only, so the other free tools fill it in for you.

Your one page plan

Plan done? Start with a free front office

Repair Rocket keeps your quotes, invoices and customers in one place on your phone, so the paperwork is done before you pack up. Free to start.

Free to start, no card. Paid plans carry a 30-day money-back guarantee, no catch. Not happy? Email us and it's refunded.

How this works

Why add it up first

Most techs start with the tools they have and find out about the rest one bill at a time: insurance, the sales tax permit, a card reader, the first parts order. Listing it all before you quit your job shows how much cash you need and how long it takes to earn it back.

The break-even number

Take your monthly bills, add what you need to pay yourself, and divide by your labor rate. That is how many hours you have to bill every month just to stay even. If that number is more hours than you can find work for, change the rate or the costs before you start.

Your numbers only

Every amount starts blank. Startup costs vary too much by city, by vehicle and by what you already own for an average to mean anything. Type real quotes and prices and the plan is yours.

Common questions

How much does it cost to start a mobile mechanic business?

It depends on what you already own. A tech with tools and a truck needs far less than one starting from zero. List each cost here and the builder adds up your real number.

Do I need a business plan to be a mobile mechanic?

Nobody requires one unless you are asking a bank or landlord for something. But one page with your costs, your rate and your break-even hours tells you if the numbers work before you jump.

What goes in a mobile mechanic business plan?

What you do and who you serve, what makes you different, your pricing, your startup costs, your monthly costs, your break-even point and your first 90 days.

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