Such a thing as car tuning has been practiced in the world for many years. And today there are many types and varieties of this "art".
This airbrushing, LED tuning, the expansion of the wheel arches, engine boosting and many, many other things. Therefore, the profit from such a case will not be so small. However, in the post-Soviet space, only a few companies involved in tuning cars at a professional level are involved in such an industry. And if you are wondering “how to make money on cars,” the most profitable solution is to create your own studio. However, there are pitfalls. Which ones? About all this and not only we will tell you in this article.
Tuning as a business: is it profitable?
Firms that are engaged in the conversion and upgrade of cars have achieved significant success. Moreover, most of them are engaged in tuning the inside of the car, that is, the interior. Today in Russia one can observe a high demand of motorists for leather salons and various electronic “lotions”.
Moreover, not only the owners of old 20-30-year-old cars, but also brand new foreign cars are turning to the studio. Based on these statistics, we can safely say that tuning applies to absolutely all brands and models of cars, of different ages and prices.
External tuning
Those companies that provide services for external tuning are also well supported on the market. The most popular of them are airbrushing and installation of plastic body kits (bumper, rear wings, spoiler, and so on). Here you can pre-purchase parts and spare parts, and then install them on cars.
However, the most profitable option will be when you make body kits for the ordered patterns. In this case, the motorist is given the opportunity to purchase parts of their own design. To do this, it is enough to have your own catalog, according to which the driver can choose the most suitable option and design of the bumper (or other body kit).
The scheme of work of such ateliers is quite simple - first, the company accepts the customer’s order, and then its employees agree with companies involved in the production of such products. On average, income from such a business is about 20-30 percent of the total price of the product.
How to make money on cars? SUV tuning option
If earlier we talked about electronics and body kits, which are installed mainly on cars, then now we will tell you about tuning off-road cars. In general, the opportunities for the development of this business are much greater, even compared to the atelier, which upgrade exclusively to “cars”.
The fact is that, in addition to airbrushing and interior tuning, the SUV can be understaffed with a kenguryatnik, a winch, strengthen the frame, expand arches, make a suspension lift and much more. However, to start this business, you need to have considerable capital - all the equipment for work, rental of premises and working personnel will cost you several million rubles. But we will not be silent about the profitability of such a thing - the payback of such companies is no more than 1-2 years of stable operation.
What are the ways to test off-road vehicles and passenger cars?
Most often, the studio performs the following range of works:
- Expansion of wheel arches, installation of power canopies and bumpers (exclusively for four-wheel drive jeeps).
- Airbrushing.
- Protection of such vulnerable elements as the engine crankcase and transmission (it is especially popular not only with owners of SUVs, but also with drivers of cars).
- LED tuning cars. For the most part, this applies to "cars" - this illumination perfectly decorates not only the external, but also the internal appearance of the car.
Considering this entire list of works, we would like to dwell on the latter category of works.
Business idea: tuning cars with LED strips
LED car tuning is very successful and popular among motorists. Why did he become so popular? The fact is that this is the only type of work that has the most optimal ratio of price and practicality. After all, LEDs do not exacerbate the aerodynamic and other characteristics of the car, while not spoiling its appearance.
But with the onset of night, the effect of such tuning will be simply charming. It would seem that there are several small bulbs that simultaneously glow on one ribbon - what could be interesting here? Looking at the photos below, you will understand without any explanation how effective this tuning is.
Why LED tuning cars? Each car owner wants his car to stand out from the others, was not the same as everyone else. However, many solve this problem by installing plastic body kits. Yes, this is a good tuning option, but if you do not approach this issue correctly (that is, to do everything spontaneously), then this will only disfigure the appearance of your car.
But how to make the exterior of the car unique without undertaking airbrushing work and without installing body kits? That's right, with the help of LEDs. But here you need to approach the issue wisely, which means that the driver cannot do without the help of specialists. This detail is the very gold mine on which many companies are enriched. LED car tuning is the future of all tuning studios, and it has already been proven by time.
Where are the LEDs installed?
As practice shows, LED lamps can be mounted almost anywhere in the car, with the exception of the engine compartment. Most often, these lamps are used as a backlight radio, other interior elements and in general the whole cabin.
What are the ideas for tuning a car? A rather interesting idea would be to install LEDs on the bottom of the car. If you plan to create your own tuning studio, the business plan of your company must include several similar ideas for an upgrade. The more professional your staff will handle LEDs and optics, the greater the profit.
Illumination of discs
By the way, you can offer your customers the installation of LED-bulbs on disks. This idea is quite rare and not very popular, however, if the driver wants to make the appearance of his car unique, this way of tuning will be just right. Agree, such a vehicle will definitely stand out among the gray "crowd" of other cars!
A more popular service will be the conversion of the interior lighting of the car. The meaning of this work is to completely replace the standard lighting equipment with LED. Knowing a lot about car electronics, you can make good money on such a service.
Should I do business with LEDs?
Opening your own tuning studio for illumination is a great idea for those who have the minimum starting capital for running their own business. What are the benefits of doing this? The main feature of this type of business is that to perform the work you do not have to hire a team of employees and rent a room.
To do this, it is enough to have basic skills and your own garage with a minimum amount of equipment.LED strip is a very primitive detail, and absolutely anyone can cope with it. Therefore, you do not need to possess special technical skills and knowledge.
If your start-up capital is measured in several million rubles, then of course you can’t get by with one employee, because the full payback of the enterprise will come by its 10th anniversary. If you have enough money, you should not save on equipment (if you are engaged in a more serious type of upgrade) and the area of the leased premises. Remember that the more cars you serve per day, the more profit the company will have.
What will be the profit?
The profitability from installing LEDs is easy to calculate. On average, such services for installing LED-lamps on the bottom, in the cabin or drives is about 5000 rubles. From this you should subtract the cost of consumables. As a rule, the cost of one LED strip, depending on the length and color, ranges from 200 to 500 rubles.
Plus, the rental of premises and the salary of employees (if any) is up to 20 percent of revenue. Net profit from one car will be at least 3,500 rubles. As you can see, the profitability of this business is very impressive. So, it’s clear why the tuning studio pays off to its owners so quickly.
