mobile mechanic setup

Setting up a mobile mechanic in Australia? You’ll need brains, tools, and a van that doesn’t squeak like a galah at dawn.

Get the right wheels, gear, and paperwork before you start wrenching.

• Ute/van with secure storage, inverter power, decent lighting and navigation.
• Core kit: OBD2 scanner, battery tester, torque wrench, full socket sets, jacks/stands, fluids, and common consumables.
• Safety/compliance: PPE, fire extinguisher, spill kit, first aid, proper waste disposal, and public liability insurance.
• Business basics: ABN, invoicing/booking software, mobile payments, parts accounts, and clear call‑out plus hourly rates.
• Permits/scope: check council rules for roadside work, avoid hoist-only jobs, and partner with a workshop for big repairs.

Keep it tidy, show up on time, and you’ll be the wizard with a rattle gun everyone calls first.