Trailers for cars a separate dream of many car owners. Thanks to a light trailer, an ordinary car turns into a small truck capable of transporting up to a ton of payload, of course, depending on the carrying capacity of the cart. And, as they say, if there is a demand for such devices, there will be offers from manufacturers. Many entrepreneurs have a business idea - production of light trailers. Consider the organization of such a business production in more detail.

Business - production of trailers for cars

The production of trailers itself is not difficult. It consists in the reliable assembly of prefabricated elements: wheels, drawbar, electrical wiring, chassis or suspension axle. Everything is going around, directly, the cargo body. The cargo body is welded according to a preliminary drawing from square pipes. The sides and floor are sheathed with any sheet material - from chipboard to galvanized metal sheet. Technically, such production can be organized in any garage by several locksmiths and welders. Even one person is able to assemble a normal light trailer with his own hands in 20-30 days.

However, the production of trailers itself is only a small part of this voluminous business. A light trailer manufacturing business cannot be considered as such if there are no certificates for your products. state sample(passports). And that's why.

A car light trailer is part of a vehicle, which means it must be approved for use on public roads. This admission is handled by the local traffic police, which has such powers. The trailer is registered as a new vehicle and receives numbers state registration. Therefore, the trailer must have documentary justification for obtaining state registration marks and documents. How to get them?

What is needed for state registration of homemade light trailers

It all comes down to two simple but very capacious steps.

1. Having assembled your own car trailer, you must contact the MREO traffic police at the place of residence. Where you will receive a referral to undergo an examination in a specialized accredited laboratory that carries out certification tests of specific types of products in the Certification System for motor vehicles and trailers. The examination is paid.

If you use ready-made parts, you may be asked to provide certificates for spare parts, assemblies and parts that are part of the trailer during the examination. Drawings and other documents may also be required, a list of which you can check with the traffic police or the laboratory. Certification is carried out only for new vehicles (components) put into circulation for the first time.

2. After successfully passing the examination, you will receive an examination certificate and a certificate of conformity for your transport device.

With this certificate, trailers of your production will be able to register with the traffic police without any problems.

The average cost of certification is 15-25 thousand rubles. The term is from 5 to 15 days.

The procedure described above concerns the registration of one homemade trailer. If you plan to produce 1-2 trailers per month, you can go through the certification procedure every time and pay 15-25 thousand rubles each time. But, when it comes to mass production, which you plan to open, it is desirable to minimize all bureaucracy. That is, eliminate the mandatory certification of each of your homemade trailers. And to certify production completely. How to do it?

Certification mass production car trailers

AT Russian Federation and member countries Customs Union not allowed use of vehicle technology without OTTS - vehicle type approval. Therefore, for light trailers, it is also necessary to obtain OTTS. The category of these trailers in the certification system is O1. In this category, you will receive OTTS.

With OTTS for your production of light trailers, you will complete each new product with a unique VIN number and a vehicle passport (PTS). The VIN must be applied in a reliable manner to the trailer frame. It could be a stamp laser engraving etc.

What a Trailer Manufacturer Needs to Get a VIN Number for a Trailer

1. It is necessary to collect a package of documents according to the following list:

• application of the established form;
• a technical description of the general nature of the trailer, a list of marked elements of the trailer: tires, headlights, coupling device, drawings, photographs;
• prepare specifications(TU) and trailer operation manual.

With these documents you need to go through laboratory tests and certification, which we wrote about above. But, in this case, the pre-production product passes the test. Such studies will cost an order of magnitude more expensive.

2. After successful testing of the pre-production sample, you can go further. And re-assemble the package of documents. For mass production of light trailers and assigning VIN codes to them with the issuance of a TCP, your production must have an international manufacturer code WMI. WMI can only be assigned to legal entities (LLC, JSC, etc.). To obtain an international code, you need:

• technical application for issuance of the WMI code of the manufacturer in category O1;
• technical description of your production (or voluntary QMS certification, Quality Management System) and specifications for your product;
• company charter;
• OGRN, TIN of the enterprise;
• other documents, the list of which you can check with the organization issuing WMI codes. As a rule, such an organization is universal. That is, it also conducts tests, registration on all counts and issues the relevant documents.

It should be remembered that OTTS is issued for a limited period (subsequent extension is possible). That is, as you understand, the production of car trailers is a serious business with an organization legal entity in the form of a small business. There can be no question of the production of trailers in a garage with the registration of an ordinary individual entrepreneur, which is usually described by sources of information other than the site.

There is also a limitation in the amount of production: a small enterprise cannot produce more than 500 trailers of the same type per year. To fully load your company and make a profit, you will have to produce several types of light trailers. That is, for each type it is necessary to receive OTTS. It is better to get it "wholesale", that is, to pass certification simultaneously with all products.

If you still want to open a light trailer manufacturing business, but cannot get an OTTC for financial reasons, you can get self-made trailer certification every time. In this case, up to 25 thousand rubles will need to be deducted from your profit from the sale of such a trailer, which will eat up most of the final cost of the finished product. Or explore other business ideas for the production of caravans.

1. Selling Documents to Franchise Manufacturers

A large firm receives OTTS for the production of trailers. And sells everything Required documents franchised to those who want to legally produce car trailers, like you do in your garage. Thus, a small-scale manufacturer can produce its trailers under the brand name of a large one, without going through certification procedures. Your garage production will allow you to assemble no more than 24 trailers per year, which is beneficial for both the brand owner and you. You save yourself from bureaucracy, the company unloads production. But, in this case, your production base must meet the requirements of the parent company.

2. Production of constructors with documents

Modern good trailers are quite expensive (40-100 thousand per trailer). They are characterized by reliability and high load capacity. Trailers are simpler - they are cheaper. But, in both the first and second cases, car owners often remake trailers to fit their needs. Because there is no limit to perfection. Strengthen the frame, remake the suspension and electrics. Therefore, some trailer manufacturers have taken an easier path.

They reduced the cost of the trailer to 10-14 thousand rubles, including only the frame and suspension. The result was the so-called trailer-constructor. Everything else to such a trailer is added by the new owner. Despite the low cost, such a constructor has all the necessary documents for the hassle-free registration of the trailer with the traffic police.

The essence of this business idea is that you can buy out such constructors and make trailers based on them, again in the form of a garage business. And sell to everyone full-fledged trailers with documents from the designer.

A difficult option for implementing this business idea is to independently master the production of such constructors. But, you will definitely have to receive OTTS and undergo product certification, as described above.

Also, in addition to these serious types of business, there is another, less costly and affordable trailer business.

3. Business - repair of trailers for cars

With a garage, skilled hands, and a simple tool, you can get into car trailer repairs. There is a stable client in this niche. Like any equipment, trailers fail, break down, require modernization. The work is quite dirty and dusty, so most owners are willing to pay the master than to carry out repairs themselves. Replacing chain devices, replacing boards, straightening an axle or repairing shock absorbers - this is a small list of services provided.

Also, having got your hands on repairs, you can buy old and broken trailers on your own at a low cost. With one condition - the trailer must have all the documents. After the purchase, you will need to bring the repair, restore the trailer and sell it for a better price.

The advantage of such a business: you bypass all the trailer certification bureaucracy, that is, do not waste time, but work and make a profit.

4. Other business ideas related to the manufacture of light trailers

In addition to automobiles, there are other types of trailers - for ATVs, mini-tractors, walk-behind tractors and other equipment. The production of trailers for this equipment is less bureaucratic, many do not require certification (for example, a walk-behind tractor is not a vehicle), and demand is also high. And the prices for factory products are high, which also increases the demand for the services of a private trader.

About the fact that it is possible to make awnings from PVC fabric for any trailers we will be silent. This is also a business. And quite profitable. But it also has many nuances, which we will consider in the following business ideas. Subscribe so you don't miss out!

We decided to offer cooperation for everyone who wants to master this vast market for the production of light trailers, which is increasing every year! One-time payment: 400.000 rubles. Our company was registered on September 9, 1999. In 2003, we became conveyor suppliers to the Gorky Automobile Plant (GAZ). On his trading platforms throughout Russia and the CIS, about 400-500 units of special van bodies and other superstructures were manufactured and shipped monthly. Cooperation continued through 2008 inclusive. In addition, we produced add-ons for Kamaz, Mercedes, Volvo, Iveco and other brands. Since 2005, the production of trailers of category O1 (gross weight up to 750 kg) has been certified and received OTTS (Type Approval Vehicle) for their release. In 2009 the lineup was supplemented with category O2 (equipped with brakes with a gross weight of up to 3.5 tons). 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Trailer production as one of the start-up options

In an attempt to create their own startup, many come to a standstill at the initial stage - the search interesting ideas. One of the attractive options is the production of trailers. This niche in the market is not yet oversaturated and a novice entrepreneur will feel comfortable in it, subject to a number of rules, which will be discussed below.

Brief business analysis:
Business setup costs:1.2 - 1.6 million rubles
Relevant for cities with a population: from 50 thousand
Situation in the industry:the production sector is developed
The complexity of organizing a business: 3/5
Payback: 8 - 12 months

Where to begin

Making trailers for cars is one of the cost-effective business options with the right approach. At the same time, earnings can be received not only from production, but also from further Maintenance trailers and semi-trailers. It will also give a tangible profit even during the absence necessary materials. Therefore, it is not necessary to start with production. Repair will help you get start-up capital that can be invested in the development production capacity.

What is required first

If you go in order, then the first thing you need when creating your own business, regardless of whether it is repair or production, is the premises. After all, collecting a trailer at the customer’s site is not an option at all. The presence of our own production area, where the production of semi-trailers, trailers or spare parts for them will take place, is a definite plus. Here, technical and service maintenance aggregates.

If you do not have your own premises, you can rent it, because. buying real estate at the initial stage of a startup is not always profitable. The floor area must be at least 50 square meters. Ideally, if it is a large garage or hangar, where you can work simultaneously on 2 or 3 pieces of equipment. The room will also require additional space for tools and auxiliary equipment. Without the right space, it makes no sense to start a business. Trailer assembly is not a seasonal income, despite the frequency of demand.

The price of real estate depends on many factors, in particular, the location and usable area, and other factors that often depend on the landlord. A room in the city will naturally differ in price from one located on the outskirts or in the suburbs. If you wish, you can find a non-modern building, for example, a warehouse from the times of the USSR, repair it and save a lot of money.

Without which it is impossible to start work

The next necessary element is equipment for assembling trailers. Without it, it is impossible to start work, because. with bare hands it will be possible to assemble only some spare parts. You can try to find the bulk of the tools from your own stocks. It can be:

• screwdrivers;
• keys;
• hammers;
• drill.

If you try to buy everything at once, such trifles add up to a round sum of up to $ 1,000. But it's not just the little things that matter.

A welding machine will be indispensable in production. It must be of good quality. average price for such equipment can reach $ 500. In addition to it, you will need a high-quality grinder that costs about $ 300 and a drill, preferably an electric one, of a similar cost. Do not forget about consumables required to use the tool. These are electrodes, grinding discs and everything else that craftsmen may need, which, by the way, need to be found.

Raw materials for production can be purchased after the premises and equipment are ready. Most of the necessary auxiliary materials can be found at car dealerships wholesale suppliers or order in online stores directly from the manufacturer of spare parts. The basis of the product, which is usually metal, can be made from recycled materials after it has been reanimated. Partially, its purchase can be carried out from scrap metal buyers or at the bases of building and other materials. To understand what exactly will become the future raw materials, staff who are familiar with the manufacturing technology will help.

How to find staff

You can work independently only at the first stages of the business, but in the future it will be simply too laborious to carry out production and manage the enterprise, so you will definitely need an assistant. They may become employee or a relative when organizing a family-type business. However, the acceleration of the pace and increase in capacity will lead to an increase in orders for manufactured products. Therefore, hired labor will be required sooner or later anyway.

Attracting a new master to production is a big responsibility, because. The success of a startup depends on how the work is carried out. Accordingly, the selection of masters and other personnel must be approached with particular care. It is better if they are people with experience, whose professional qualities are not in doubt. It should be noted that at high rates it is difficult to train employees from scratch. Therefore, attempts to start work by training employees may not be successful.

Losses in production can be the cause of unskilled labor, and they are completely useless when starting a trailer manufacturing business. The initial phase will require at least 1 highly qualified specialist who is already working, or has worked, with trailers in terms of production or maintenance. Paying for his work is also part of the costs, which will be pulled quite a lot. It is better to choose a piecework method of remuneration, because. It makes no sense to pay in shifts in production. So, the amount of the salary will not only be compensated for by the profits received, but will also be able to stimulate the assistant.

Where to find investors

All the costs described above will add up the bulk of the required investment. To them will also be added the cost of materials and operating expenses not related to production. It’s great if the entire required amount is available, but most often only a part of it is on hand. Therefore, it is necessary to look for investments. Part of the funds can be taken from the bank, however, the interest that you have to pay regularly will hit the startup budget hard. How to get a bank loan to start a business can be found at this link.

The payback of the project is a matter of time. If the whole process is implemented correctly, it will take up to 20 ready-made trailers to be sold to reach 0. Only after that, the startup will start to make a profit. Depending on the pace of production, this can happen according to various estimates within 4-6 months. Do not immediately release a large batch of trailers.

In the first month, it is desirable to release 1-2. After selling them, you can proceed to increase the batch. After the sale of an increased batch, sales and production can be carried out simultaneously. Attracting new investments and proper organization of the process will help accelerate the growth of the enterprise and its development.

The most important

Product marketing is the most important stage. Without the possibility of marketing, a startup does not make sense, and will not be able to make a profit. For the sale of trailers, a platform for the demonstration of goods will be required. At the initial stage, there will be few models, but even they will have to be flaunted.

The demonstration site may be located on the production site. In parallel, you can exhibit goods on Internet sites. Quality goods will not stagnate in the warehouse finished products.

Underwater rocks

It is possible and necessary to independently promote a product, but marketing and advertising, nevertheless, provide much greater efficiency. Advertising costs can be minimal with a little effort. In order to start buying trailers, you need to spread information about them. It is not necessary to play commercials on local television. For a startup, promotion of trailer advertising in other media is enough.

They can be local radio stations and city newspapers. free ads. In some cases, you can place ads in them using improvised means - the Internet or telephone. Using your own computer, you can make a simple video and post it on social networks. Advertising on the radio should be remembered by the buyer of the trailer, so scrolling should be quite frequent 3-4 times a day, at least for the first 2-3 months.