BUILDING A NEW SHOP?
LET'S TALK EQUIPMENT.
OPENING YOUR DOORS TAKES EQUIPMENT. From your first lift to a complete facility, FixFin helps new automotive businesses explore equipment financing and leasing.
Every shop starts somewhere. A first two-post lift. A tire changer and balancer. A single alignment bay that becomes a business. New automotive businesses open across Canada every month — and equipment is usually the biggest line on the plan.
You don't need every quote in hand or the facility finalized to start the conversation. Whether you're still planning, comparing equipment, or ready to order, tell FixFin what you're building and we'll help you explore equipment financing options.
WHATEVER STAGE YOU'RE AT
You don't need every quote in hand to start the conversation — tell us where the project stands and the equipment you're planning.
WHAT KIND OF SHOP ARE YOU OPENING?
AUTO REPAIR SHOP
Lifts, diagnostics, fluid service and compressed air — the core equipment package that turns an empty bay into a working shop.
TIRE SHOP
Tire changers, wheel balancers, inflation systems and TPMS tools — the tire-service package, ready for volume.
COLLISION CENTRE
Frame equipment, measuring, welding and refinish — building a body shop's equipment list from the ground up.
HEAVY TRUCK, BUS OR FLEET FACILITY
Mobile columns, heavy-duty tire equipment, truck diagnostics and large-bay infrastructure for commercial-vehicle service.
RV OR AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY REPAIR
Specialized service businesses need specialized equipment — heavy tire tools, hydraulics, welding and component handling.
EV, HYBRID OR ADAS BUSINESS
Battery tables, high-voltage diagnostics, calibration frames — next-generation service businesses start with next-generation equipment.
STRAIGHT ANSWERS
Can a startup auto shop finance equipment?
Yes — new automotive businesses can explore equipment financing. Applications are designed for both established shops and businesses in the process of opening. Tell FixFin where you are in your plan and what equipment you need.
Do I need every quote before starting?
No. You can begin while you're still planning or comparing equipment. Quotes can be added as they arrive — starting early means the financing conversation is ready when you are.
Can I finance several pieces of equipment for a new shop?
Yes — a new shop often means many machines at once. One application can carry the whole list: lifts, tire equipment, compressors, diagnostics and more, from one or several manufacturers.
Can HVAC and a compressor be part of the project?
Yes — identifiable facility equipment such as shop HVAC, make-up air and compressed-air systems can be reviewed as part of a complete facility project, alongside the shop equipment itself.
Does FixFin finance the rest of the startup — rent, payroll or working capital?
No. FixFin is automotive equipment financing — the lifts, systems and machinery inside the facility. Building costs, leasehold improvements, inventory and general operating capital are separate conversations; the equipment package is what FixFin helps you structure.
Can a new shop mix new and used equipment?
Where the transaction supports it, yes — a new shop's package can combine new core equipment with eligible used pieces. Describe each item exactly as you're buying it, or ask about the structure you're considering.
Where do I start planning the equipment list?
With the services. What the shop will sell decides what the shop needs — the How to Equip an Auto Repair Shop guide and the Auto Repair Shop Equipment Checklist in the Resource Centre walk through the planning framework, and FixFin helps structure whatever list comes out of it.
EQUIPMENT FOR THIS PROJECT
BRANDS
Choosing manufacturers for a new shop? Explore verified brand pages for lifts, alignment systems, tire equipment, diagnostics and facility infrastructure.
EXPLORE MANUFACTURER PAGESCANADA-WIDE
FixFin supports equipment projects across every province and territory. No local office needed — the process works the same from St. John's to Victoria.
EXPLORE LOCATIONSQUESTIONS, ANSWERED
FixFin is equipment financing — the equipment inside your facility, structured around your business. General construction and non-equipment renovations are separate from what's reviewed here.
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