Equipment financing

Capital for your next service bay upgrade — Tire Shop Capital

Access tire shop equipment financing and working capital loans tailored to independent automotive service centers.

Checking options does not affect your business credit score.

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Industry terminology
  • Wheel alignment rack
  • Tire changer
  • Balancing software
  • Service lift
  • Seasonal floor plan
  • Business line of credit
  • Shop throughput
  • Equipment lease term
  • $10K–$500K Funding amounts available
  • 24–48 hours Average time to fund
  • 1 soft pull Impact on credit score

What business owners say

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How it works

How the money moves.

One soft check to match. One hard pull, and only from the lender you choose. That mechanism is why this is not a broker.

1
You
Submit request
Complete the short inquiry form with basic shop and revenue details.
2
Us
Review offers
We connect you with lenders specializing in independent automotive service shops.
3
Lender
Select terms
Review the loan structure and equipment lease terms provided by our partners.
4
Lender
Get funded
Receive the capital directly to your business account for immediate use.

Niche expertise

  • Our partners understand the depreciation of shop equipment assets.
  • We focus solely on independent tire and repair business needs.

Speed to shop floor

  • Get decisions in as little as 24 hours after verification.
  • Minimal paperwork prevents workflow disruptions during business hours.

Flexible options

  • Choose between short-term loans or long-term equipment leasing.
  • Repayment terms can be adjusted to match your seasonal revenue.
Why this exists

Why the usual lenders say no.

Your revenue is real. The problem is the form. Here is why traditional underwriting turns away healthy operators in this space, and what we do differently.

01

Asset-light business model

Traditional banks often require years of real estate equity before lending.

We prioritize your monthly shop throughput and revenue history over collateral.
02

Equipment depreciation

Standard lenders undervalue specialized tools like high-end wheel balancers.

Our partners understand that your equipment is the engine of your revenue.
03

Recent credit hiccups

One late payment from a bad month can trigger automatic bank denials.

We look at the total health of your business rather than one credit line.
Composite scenarios

What a funded request actually looks like.

Composite illustrative scenarios, not specific borrowers. Each is built from the kinds of requests this niche routinely sees.

Illustrative Midwest · Equipment Lease
$75K–$100K

Multi-bay shop owner

Purchasing two new automated tire changers and a laser alignment rack.

Illustrative Southeast · Startup Loan
$25K–$40K

Startup garage operator

Securing capital for initial shop lease deposit and utility setup fees.

Illustrative Northeast · Line of Credit
$50K–$80K

Established auto center

Bridging cash flow gaps during the slow early spring tire season.

Illustrative West · Working Capital
$120K–$150K

Commercial fleet contractor

Expanding warehouse capacity to store bulk heavy-duty tires.

How we label illustrative scenarios →

Business resources

Manage your shop effectively

Beyond financing, utilize our partner network for automotive-specific shop management software and insurance services designed to reduce your monthly liability overhead.

Questions we get asked

Frequently asked.

Lenders typically look for at least 6 months of active business history and monthly revenue exceeding $10,000. While some require specific credit scores, others focus on your daily transaction volume to determine loan eligibility.