Spread the cost of tyre changers and wheel balancers from £1,500 to £15,000+ with flexible finance options. HP, lease, or refinance
Yes, tyre changers are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £1,500 to £15,000, and most deals are written over 12–60 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£2k – £15k
Approval Speed
24 hours
Same-day for < £10k
Rates From
5.3% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical tyre changer price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £4,500: a 10% deposit of £450, then 48 monthly payments of £95 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £5,010, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Snap-on Sun STC5305 Tyre Changer | £2,000 – £3,500 | Semi-Automatic Tyre Changer |
| Snap-on SUN SWB100 Wheel Balancer | £1,500 – £2,500 | Digital Wheel Balancer |
| Snap-on Tyre Changer & Balancer Package | £4,500 – £7,500 | Combined Package |
| Run-Flat & Ultra-Low-Profile Tyre Changer | £6,000 – £12,000 | Specialist Tyre Changer |
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Tyre changers and wheel balancers are moveable plant and machinery and generally qualify for Annual Investment Allowance, letting the cost be deducted from taxable profits in the year of purchase. HP agreements let you claim capital allowances directly; lease payments are deducted as a running cost instead.
Tyre changers and wheel balancers are financed by independent garages, fast-fit and tyre specialist centres, typically bought as a matched package rather than separately, since a garage offering tyre fitting needs both to complete the job. Specialist tyre changers designed for run-flat and ultra-low-profile tyres cost more than a standard semi-automatic changer but have become increasingly necessary as these tyre types become more common on newer vehicles, particularly at dealerships and workshops servicing premium vehicle brands. A busy fast-fit centre will typically finance more than one changer and balancer to run parallel bays at peak times, while a smaller independent garage offering tyre fitting alongside general repair work more commonly runs a single combined setup.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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