It’s time to make more money from your driving school car.
As a driving instructor, your car is effectively your office; it’s where all the magic happens. You’ve probably already got a website for your business, a handful of pupils, and you’ve listed your business on Passly to maximise your bookings, but you can still go further. If you’ve got the time and are hungry for more, don’t let your driving instructor car just sit on the drive.
Similar to an office, the space needs to be kept clean and tidy, and it’s expensive to maintain. Luckily there has been an increase in the number of start-ups focused on ways to help people make money from their cars. We’ve compiled some of our ideas into one list so you can review all the ways you can now make your ‘office’ earn you some extra cash on the side.
Make money from your car through on-demand delivery services
The rise in online delivery platforms such as Deliveroo, Gophr and Uber Eats means there are plenty of opportunities to turn your four wheels into a moving delivery service. This is one way you can get more use out of your car in the evenings when you’re not giving lessons. All of the apps are flexible in terms of hours, so you can make this one work for you. To begin, just sign up with one of the companies above. You’ll need to ensure you follow their terms and meet the requirements, including the right insurance, in order to get a job. Otherwise, it’s pretty easy to get started.
Top tip: although it’s tempting to try them all, pick one and see how you get on.
Make more money from your car by attending car boot sales
There isn’t a shiny new app for this one; however, the popularity of car boot sales has increased recently thanks to rising interest in reusing and recycling. So there’s never been a better time to use your car boot as a little shop window for a second-hand business. Whether you’ve got piles of DVDs to shift or you’re interested in vintage knit jumpers, there will be someone out there hunting for it. These are mostly held at weekends, with the best sales usually happening very early in the morning, making it the perfect activity as it leaves you with the rest of the day for either teaching or relaxing.
Top tip: make sure your car is returned to its original clean state after a car boot sale, so it’s still nice for your pupils.
Become an ad-hoc taxi service
This option is a little more complicated, as you need specific documents and a licence to become a taxi driver, but once you’re all set up it’s something you can fit around your schedule and earn good money from. If you live within or close to a major city then there’s no shortage of apps for you to use. If you live outside a city, keep an eye out for the Ola app in your town, or go and speak to a local taxi firm about the opportunities they might have.
It’s worth remembering that, while all of these are easy to make money from once you’re set up, you will need to invest some time and effort at the start. Choose an option that fits around your lifestyle and teaching hours. If you plan your week well in advance, you’ll have time for lessons and other activities, while also making sure your car meets safety requirements for your pupils.
