mobile oil change

[somedaysoon]

  Anybody have personal experience or no of someone who has tried successfully or unsuccessfully to start one of these businesses. I'm kicking it around. All input is appreciated. Thanks Pete

[340Challman]

I have not heard of any, but my experience with the "mobile" businesses that have popped up is that every time I think how impractical it is and who would do this, they take off like crazy. I think the idea is sound. My gut tells me that the more densely populated areas would be better, but again I always seem to have it backwards. Good luck whatever you do.

[73Chally]

As bad as the economy is, this could actually be a pretty good time to get into it.  Everything I have read is that people are keeping their older cars, which means more maintenance.  As much as the dealerships charge for a simple oil change, I imagine more and more people are going to go to the quick change type places.

[moparmaniac59]

There's a guy in my area that does the mobile oil change thing along with some other minor maintenance stuff like tranny fluid/filter change and some minor tune-up stuff like air filters, wiper blades, bulb replacement, plugs, wires. I've heard he keeps pretty busy. I live in Virginia and State inspection is required yearly. Folks need a quick fixup to pass inspection such as wiper blades, headlights ect. He's found a niche and done well from what I've heard. kinda like how the lawn care service exploded about ten years ago. Back then there were only a handful of lawn care companies, now there's two on every block. I'd say it sounds like a GREAT idea!! Go for it!! Not much overhead but a toolbox!!

                                                 Matt B.