§1What this business is
A computerised balancer works out the size and place of the weights each wheel needs. A PC-based aligner with sensors shows castor, camber and toe on screen while the mechanic adjusts the steering and suspension. A pit helps with alignment and inspection. Unbalanced or misaligned wheels wear tyres fast and spoil steering. Customers are owners of cars, light trucks and motorcycles, and taxi and fleet operators.
Capacity: Wheel alignment for 1,800 vehicles and balancing of 9,000 wheels a year (6 vehicles a day for 300 days), plus small repairs.
§2Is it right for you?
Who it is for
A tyre dealer, garage owner or mechanic on a busy road.
Who it is not for
Someone who cannot get a site with steady vehicle traffic.
Advantages
- Low investment and very little working capital
- Cars need balancing and alignment after tyre changes and repairs
- Fits next to a tyre shop or garage
- Low power and no pollution
Drawbacks
- Income depends on the site and passing traffic
- Tyre dealers often give it free with new tyres
- Machines need calibration and software updates
- Low charge per job
Skills you need
- Using a wheel balancer and aligner
- Steering and suspension basics
- Dealing with customers
- Tie-ups with tyre dealers and fleet owners
Why difficulty 2/5: Small investment and simple work; success depends on location.
§3Market
Who buys
- Car, light truck and motorcycle owners
- Taxi and fleet operators
- Garages without their own machines
How it sells
- Walk-in customers on a busy road
- Tie-ups with tyre dealers, garages and fleets
Good to know
- The profile links demand to the growing number of vehicles and easy vehicle finance.
- The profile adds ₹36,000 a year from small vehicle repairs.
§4Raw material & machinery
| Item | Qty | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Computerised wheel balancing machine (wheels up to 65 kg, 850 mm diameter) | 1 | ₹1,10,000 |
| Computerised PC-based wheel aligner with CCD sensors, monitor and printer | 1 | ₹3,00,000 |
| Tool kit | 2 sets | ₹8,000 |
| Vehicle lifting jacks | 2 | ₹4,000 |
| 5½-foot-deep pit for inspection and alignment | 1 | ₹5,000 |
| Furniture and office equipment | L.S. | ₹8,000 |
| Installation and electrification | L.S. | ₹25,000 |
From: DC-MSME project profile — Computerized Wheel Balancing and Wheel Alignment Workshop (PMRY series, prepared by SISI) (2003)
- Balancing weights, bolts and maintenance itemsconsumable stores of ₹2,000 a month in the profile
From: DC-MSME project profile — Computerized Wheel Balancing and Wheel Alignment Workshop (PMRY series, prepared by SISI) (2003)
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§5Licences & registration
- Udyam registration
- GST (once turnover crosses the limit)
- Shops and Establishments registration
- Trade licence from the local body
§6Schemes & subsidies
- PMEGPCentralActive15–35% subsidy
- MudraCentralActiveLoan up to ₹20 lakh, no collateral
- CGTMSECentralActiveNo collateral, up to ₹10 crore
At about ₹5 lakh it fits PMEGP (service projects up to ₹20 lakh) and MUDRA (loans up to ₹20 lakh); CGTMSE backs a loan without collateral.
§7Money
How the investment is worked out: Fixed capital ₹4.70 lakh (machinery and equipment ₹4.60 lakh: wheel balancer ₹1.10 lakh, PC-based aligner ₹3.00 lakh, tool kits, jacks, pit, furniture and installation; pre-operative ₹0.10 lakh) + working capital for 3 months ₹0.447 lakh = ₹5.147 lakh. Premises rented.
Working capital: Only ₹14,900 a month (staff, power, rent and consumables); a service business holds almost no stock.
Prices from 2003 — machinery, material and wage costs will be much higher now.
§8Export potential
A local vehicle service; there are no goods to export.
§9Risks — where people fail
- A poor location
- Price competition from tyre showrooms
- Machine breakdown
- New vehicle models needing newer equipment
§1030 / 60 / 90-day plan
A general plan that applies to any business. A plan for this business will be added after research.
- Days 1–30: Visit a working computerised wheel balancing and alignment workshop unit, ask 10 buyers about price and quantity, and get quotations from 3 suppliers.
- Days 31–60: Udyam and the licences you need (Udyam registration, GST (once turnover crosses the limit)), a project report (DPR), and the scheme or loan file.
- Days 61–90: Space and machines, trial production, and first deliveries to 10 customers.
§11Who to connect with
Associations, clusters and training institutes — the directory is being built. Connect
§12Watch
There is no episode on this business yet. Shows are coming soon on the Podcast page.
Want to start Computerised Wheel Balancing and Alignment Workshop?
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Data review: 6 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it. For information only — not legal or financial advice.