A professional tire operation is a chain of equipment — the changer and balancer at the centre, with air, TPMS capability, wheel handling and often a lift and alignment around them. This checklist covers what a tire business may include, so the conversation with your vendor — and your financing application — covers the whole project.
The exact mix depends on the business: the vehicle and tire sizes you service, your volume, your bays, whether alignment is part of the plan, and whether the focus is passenger, commercial or both. Treat this as a planning aid, not a mandatory list.
THE CHECKLIST
TIRE CHANGER
WHEEL BALANCER
TPMS SERVICE EQUIPMENT
WHEEL HANDLING & LIFTING
SHOP AIR
ALIGNMENT
SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
THE EXACT EQUIPMENT MIX DEPENDS ON THE BUSINESS — there is no universal tire-shop package.
WHAT TO CONFIRM WITH YOUR VENDOR
ALREADY HAVE THE TIRE EQUIPMENT QUOTE?
Send the itemized quote — changer, balancer, TPMS and air equipment can ride in one application.
UPLOAD YOUR QUOTEFROM CHECKLIST TO APPLICATION
Every piece on this checklist — from one vendor or several — can be structured as a single tire-equipment application, and the same project often rides with a complete shop build-out or a service-bay expansion. Used equipment can be considered where eligible, with condition and documentation verified by the buyer with the seller.
ADDING TIRE SERVICE TO AN EXISTING SHOP?FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
POPULAR FIXFIN QUESTIONS
Can I finance used automotive equipment?
USED EQUIPMENT GUIDE
Can I finance a complete shop?
COMPLETE SHOP CHECKLIST
What equipment does an auto repair shop need?
COMPLETE SHOP GUIDE
Two-post or four-post lift?
LIFT COMPARISON GUIDE
Can installation and freight be included in financing?
INSTALLATION & FREIGHT GUIDE
Can an auto shop finance commercial HVAC?
SHOP HVAC GUIDE
Can my equipment dealer start the application?
CUSTOMER HANDOFF GUIDE
Can I finance a complete mobile service van?
MOBILE SERVICE GUIDE
Do I need a quote before applying?
QUOTE CHECKLIST
