Business Loans for Automotive & Mechanics
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Finance your workshop equipment, tools, and business growth with loans designed for mechanics, auto electricians, and automotive businesses across Australia.
Loans from $5K to $500K, over 12 to 60 months, depending on the lender and the security.
What is the monthly payment on a $50,000 business loan for automotive & mechanics?
About $1,685 a month over 3 years at 13% p.a., close to the unsecured rates CommBank and NAB published on 10 October 2026, or about $1,567 at 8% p.a. on a secured loan, before fees. Online lenders often price higher, and the business loan repayment calculator runs any rate and term.
Automotive & Mechanics business loan repayments over 3 years
| Loan amount | Monthly repayment at | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8%p.a. | 13%p.a. | 18%p.a. | |
| $20,000 | $627 | $674 | $723 |
| $50,000 | $1,567 | $1,685 | $1,808 |
| $100,000 | $3,134 | $3,369 | $3,615 |
| $250,000 | $7,834 | $8,423 | $9,038 |
| $500,000 | $15,668 | $16,847 | $18,076 |
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Illustrative monthly principal and interest repayments over 3 years, before fees and charges. Rates are examples, not offers; your rate depends on the lender and your circumstances. The rate follows the security and the lender more than the industry. Use the business loan repayment calculator.
- Loan amounts from $5K to $500K
- Terms from 12 to 60 months
- Secured and unsecured options, matched to the security you have
- A licensed broker who compares lenders for automotive & mechanics
- No obligation to proceed with any offer
Common financing needs: Automotive & Mechanics
The things businesses in this sector most often finance:
Automotive & Mechanics business loan features
How businesses in this sector use finance
Upgrade Your Workshop
Finance hoists, wheel alignment, air conditioning, and diagnostic equipment to service more vehicles and handle a wider range of work.
Modern Diagnostics
Invest in the latest scan tools and diagnostic equipment to keep pace with modern vehicle technology and expand your service offering.
Service Vehicles
Finance mobile service vans, tow trucks, and parts delivery vehicles to expand your reach and offer mobile automotive services.
Buy When Opportunities Arise
Finance arranged in advance means you can purchase equipment when opportunities arise, whether from auctions, dealer sales, or closeout events.
What lenders publish for automotive & mechanics
The entry criteria lenders publish apply across industries, as each lender showed them on 10 October 2026. Meeting a floor is where assessment starts, not an approval.
| Lender | Minimum trading | Turnover floor | Security and size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bizcap | 4 months | $12,000 a month | Unsecured or secured; $5,000 to $7.5M |
| Prospa | 6 months (2 years for its line of credit) | $6,000 a month | Property or asset ownership needed above $150,000 |
| Lumi | 6 months | $50,000 a year | Unsecured options; line of credit up to $1M |
| ANZ GoBiz | 6 months of reconciled accounting data | GST registered if turnover is $75,000 or more | No asset security to $200,000; a general security agreement from $200,000 to $500,000 |
| Moula | 12 months | $10,000 a month; GST registered | Unsecured; $10,000 to $500,000 |
| OnDeck | 12 months | $100,000 a year | Unsecured; $10,000 to $300,000 |
| NAB QuickBiz | More than 12 months under the current ABN | $75,000 a year; GST registered | No security; $5,000 to $250,000 at 12.95% p.a. fixed |
| CommBank BetterBusiness Loan | Not published | Not published | Residential, rural or commercial property, from 7.54% p.a.; unsecured to $250,000 from 13.09% p.a. |
| Westpac Business Loan | Two years operating and profitable for its 100% LVR option | Not published | Up to 100% LVR to $3m for owner-occupied non-specialised premises or expansion; from 8.16% p.a. |
Criteria change without notice; confirm with the lender. Published decision times are in which lender suits which business.
Lending challenges for this sector
Lenders that specialise in the sector can work with situations like these, which is where a broker's knowledge of each lender's appetite matters:
How to get a business loan for automotive & mechanics
Tell us your needs
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Compare your options
Review the offers and choose the one that fits.
Settlement
The lender settles the loan and releases the funds.
Related finance options
Business loans for other industries, and the main business finance products.
Automotive & Mechanics business loan FAQs
What workshop equipment can be financed?
Can I finance a workshop fitout?
How much can a mechanic borrow?
Can I get finance for a tow truck?
Do I need a deposit for workshop equipment finance?
WARNING: This comparison rate is true only for the examples given and may not include all fees and charges. Different terms, fees or other loan amounts might result in a different comparison rate. Comparison rates are calculated on a secured loan of $150,000 over 25 years for home loans and a loan of $30,000 over 5 years for car and personal loans, unless the lender states another basis. Business loans and equipment finance for a business purpose have no mandatory comparison rate.
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