| If you started a mobile oil change business could you | | | | of other things people need, but also realize that this |
| charge $25.00? Would people pay that price for | | | | adds up front inventory costs, trying to stock all the |
| services? Would people forgo the low prices at | | | | possible oil filters, air filters (both engine and cabin), |
| Wal-Mart of $12.99 for the added convenience of | | | | fluid types, etc.. As far as windshield wipers are |
| you doing such a service at their homes or offices? | | | | concerned; well, wipers, are not so bad because you |
| Recently this question came up with a gentleman | | | | can by three or four types and cut blades to |
| who wished to start an a mobile oil change business | | | | length.When starting a small mobile oil change |
| in a town which did not have a Super Wal-Mart (only | | | | business from scratch it is important to watch costs |
| Super Wal-Marts) change oil, regular ones do not | | | | and only carry inventory for what you will need. |
| have those auto services.The gentleman was getting | | | | Additionally it makes sense to try to keep it as |
| ready to launch a small mobile oil change business and | | | | simple as possible with only a few add-on services, |
| he stated: "I think people would be willing to pay | | | | which you can provide quickly, without adding you |
| $25.00 for a simple oil change if you came to them. | | | | too much cost. There are all considerations to be |
| Then include wipers, air filters (big considering the | | | | thinking on if you are considering starting a mobile oil |
| price of fuel) and top off fluids."Indeed there are lots | | | | change business in your area. Think on this in 2006. |