MULTI-VAN MANAGEMENT FRANCHISE
DRIVING A REVOLUTION IN THE MARKETPLACE
HIGH-MARGIN | B2B/B2C | RECURING INCOME | AUTOMOTIVE | TECH & AI
Build your own large local business with DA Techs, a revolutionary management franchise created by founders Phil Barnard, Jamie Baxter and franchising expert, Jane Coleman. Jane launched and grew the UK’s Starbucks franchise model, then Pret-a-Manger and more recently Townhouse.
Together they have created the DA Tech franchise, an extremely lucrative management business model offering healthy margins with market demand growing faster than we can satisfy.
MOBILE = HIGHER MARGINS
Deliver mobile SMART alloy wheel repairs and professional diamond cutting at each client’s premises from your fleet of specialist vans. It only takes a few hours for each job, rather than the 3-5 days of a traditional full factory service.
Mobile SMART repairs are much higher margin too, but where a set of wheels are more seriously damaged you can still provide your client a convenient solution by shipping their wheels to the head office factory for a full service (strip, paint, machine and seal).
CONVENIENCE = HIGHER DEMAND
Diamond cut wheels have become standard fit across all levels of cars and many vans, with wheels from 14” – 23” and larger on some SUVs. The diverse mix of clients your business will serve all have one thing in common – they want a fast professional repair asap….
- Dealerships need their stream of stock readied to sell, week after week
- Corporates and rental networks want batch repairs, keeping vehicles on the road
- The private retail market is also massive, paying more for convenience
additional competitive advantage with ongoing training and support for you and your team.
FRANCHISING = PROVEN MODEL
DA Techs were the first in the UK to fit out a van with a specialist mobile lathe back in 2016, disrupting the alloy wheel repair market in their local area. This new mobile offering quickly became the most profitable division of the Diverse Automotive Techs repair group portfolio.
Developed by the creator of the Starbucks and Pret-a-Manger franchises in the UK, the DA Techs business model offers world-class guidance, support and resources across every aspect of your business journey – from marketing and sales, to operations, HR and finance.
REVOLUTIONISE A MARKET
Follow our proven model and you will drive a revolution in your local area, offering a new level of convenience for the repair of
alloy wheels that will set a new standard with dealerships, corporates and the retail/private markets in your territory.
BENEFIT FROM TECH & AI
Our technology utilises AI for machine operations, so you won’t need to attract and retain expensive highly-skilled technicians.
Instead, you can focus on recruiting for attitude and customer service skills from a far larger pool.
LARGE TERRITORIES
Create a business that delivers healthy ongoing earnings, while building an asset with the potential to grow to be worth £1.5m+. Each large territory starts with five exclusive areas, mapped for 2-3 vans per area. Don’t stop there, go multi-territory…
I’ve worked with Phil and Jamie for a few years in one of their other businesses and when I saw the franchise and understood the potential of the business I jumped at the chance to invest. I have managed teams before and I have seen the massive demand for the mobile service first hand. Exciting times ahead….
The typical stages in launching and growing your DA Techs business look something like this:
Launch
With your first liveried DA Techs van(s), we’ll show you how to start by building relationships with your local dealerships to create a regular workflow.
Scale
With demand growing in your first area, you’ll add technicians and vans. It’s important to follow the model, focus on standards and service to build reputation.
Expand
As you progress into your other five territories, you’ll follow the same process you learnt with the first – scaling up your business further.
Oversee
You’ll be working ‘on’ the business now, enjoying a great work/life balance. But you’ll still be keeping a close eye on your team, standards and financials.
Extend or Sell
Now is the time to consider your future - you may wish to assess and then build the business’s valuation ready to sell, or add further territory to grow an empire!
THE RIGHT STUFF
DA Techs’ culture is high-performance, ambition and professionalism. But while intense and fast-paced, a good sense of humour is mandatory and BS isn’t our style.
To succeed in this business you need:
✓ Mechanical common sense
✓ An outgoing nature and a cool head
✓ Ready to roll your sleeves up and commit to finding solutions
✓ Enthusiasm to join a network of like-minded, driven franchisees
✓ Open to guidance and committed to following our business model
✓ At least £50k to invest, total investment c.£125k
(bank funding available, subject to status)
If you’re ready to build a solid future and feel that starting your own DA Techs business could be a good fit, please share your contact details so that one of our team can reach out to you shortly.
How DA Techs wins dealership contracts – and why our same-day service turbocharges franchise growth
Ask any car dealership manager what keeps them up at night and you’ll likely hear the same worries: stock presentation, vehicle turnaround speed, profit margins, and keeping their forecourt sale-ready at all times.
Alloy wheels sit right at the centre of those concerns.
A single scuffed or corroded wheel can knock buyer confidence, drag down perceived vehicle value, and slow down a sale.
This is especially the case with modern vehicles, where alloys are a key part of the look.
The problem is, traditional solutions – sending wheels off to a factory for repair – are slow and disruptive.
And it’s exactly why DA Techs franchisees thrive at winning dealership contracts, in turn drastically accelerating their business’ growth.
Let’s take a closer look at how we achieve it.
1. Dealerships aren’t just buying wheel repairs – they also want speed and certainty
When it comes to wheel repair, car dealerships aren’t seeking a supplier in the same way customers are.
Rather, they’re looking for a partner who can:
- Keep stock moving without delay
- Maintain consistent standards across the forecourt
- Reduce logistical hassle and hidden costs
- Solve problems quickly, without drama
A typical factory-based process introduces friction: wheels off, transport, waiting, rescheduling, and vehicles sitting idle. Even if the end finish is good, the downtime and admin burden are costly.
DA Techs removes that friction. When you can offer repair wheels to a showroom standard on-site and same-day in most cases, you become the easiest supplier to say yes to – and the hardest to replace.
2. Same-day, on-site repairs change the economics for dealers
As any dealership knows, time is money on a forecourt.
If wheels are away being refurbished, it can mean:
- Missed viewings
- Missed handovers
- Rebooking valets and photography
- Slower stock turn and reduced monthly sales
Our mobile wheel repair workshops solve this headache: repairs happen where the vehicles already are, with minimal disruption to the sales operation.
The result is a service that feels less like a supplier and more like an extension of the dealership’s own preparation process.
DA Techs franchisees benefit as a result: once a dealership experiences the remarkable service, the commercial logic to keep the relationship going becomes obvious.
3. Exclusive technology advantage that puts DA Techs head and shoulders above the competition
Not all mobile wheel repair solutions are created equal.
DA Techs was the first in the UK to integrate a specialist lathe into a van, with that game-changing innovation still defining the difference today.
Franchisees get access to our exclusive Micro Lenco mobile lathe, capable of cutting wheels up to 23 inches, giving DA Techs an edge the competition simply can’t match.
That capability matters because:
- Modern vehicles increasingly use larger, more complex alloys
- Dealerships need a consistent high-quality finish across stock, not “just good enough”
- Same-day service only works if the tech can reliably deliver factory-level results on-site
When you combine on-site convenience with precision capability, you’re no longer competing with mobile touch-up providers.
Instead, you’re offering a premium, dealership-grade solution that strengthens your position as the preferred wheel repair partner.
4. The dealership “stickiness” factor: why accounts stay with DA Techs
Car dealership contracts are retained through reliability.
And DA Techs franchisees reap the rewards long-term because the model is built around what trade clients value most:
- Consistency of finish
- Speed of turnaround
- Professionalism on-site
- Reduced admin and hassle
- The confidence that the job will be done right, first time
Once a dealership integrates DA Techs into its day-to-day preparation workflow, switching away from us becomes a downgrade.
That “stickiness” is powerful and exactly what makes B2B contracts such a strong foundation for a management franchise like ours.
Why this turbocharges franchise growth
Winning dealership contracts not only fills up your job calendar, but also builds a business growth engine that compounds:
Recurring work fills diaries fast
A small number of dealership partners can generate consistent weekly volume. That creates the stability that gives franchisees confidence to scale fast.
Predictable demand supports faster hiring
When work is recurring, you’re not guessing whether you can justify hiring your next technician – you simply know when it’s time to grow your team.
Strong B2B foundations unlock multi-van expansion
Once one van is busy with repeat dealership work, the next growth step becomes clear: add capacity, replicate, and expand across your exclusive territory. This is how multi-van operations like DA Techs franchises are built.
In short, dealership contracts create the conditions for scale: reliable demand, operational rhythm, and confident recruitment.
How dealership contracts also open the door for B2C work
While car dealerships often form the backbone of early franchise growth, the wider opportunity doesn’t stop there.
The same factors that win B2B trust – premium finishes, speed, and convenience – also attract private customers.
When your vans are visibly operating across dealership sites, it acts as live proof of credibility in the local market. That opens the door to a huge untapped B2C audience: customers who want premium refurbished wheels, delivered at their home or workplace.
The strongest DA Techs businesses don’t choose between B2B and B2C; they build B2B foundations, then use B2C demand to accelerate growth further.
DA Techs franchises are designed for you to manage, not to work on the tools
This is where DA Techs really differs from most van-based franchises.
Our business model is designed for ambitious operators who want to build a high-value asset over the long term. Your role is to:
- Recruit and lead technicians
- Manage key client relationships
- Oversee standards and performance
- Expand across a large territory built for multi-van growth
With DA Techs, you’re building a thriving management business – not buying yourself a job.
Ready to learn how the model works in your area?
Dealership contracts are the growth engine. Same-day service is the hook. Exclusive technology is the edge.
Put them together and you have a franchise model built to scale faster than typical mobile repair opportunities.
Enquire now to request your Franchise Prospectus and take the first step towards building your own high-profit DA Techs business:
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