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$1.47M Rev – Automotive Repair Brand photo
Auto Repair & Service Shops

$1.47M Rev – Automotive Repair Brand

New Castle County, DE, US

This established specialty automotive services business provides highly focused diagnostic and repair solutions for vehicle water leaks, wind noise, interior water damage, odor issues, and related treatments. Operating for decades in a niche segment of the automotive repair market, the business has built a strong reputation with dealerships, independent repair shops, and retail customers through proprietary methods, specialized supplies, and repeat service demand. Its model is highly scalable and asset-light, supported by a small corporate team and a distributed network of franchisees and subcontractors across multiple states. The company benefits from strong margins, limited customer concentration, recurring revenue from its operator network, no formal reliance on paid marketing, and meaningful expansion potential through digital lead generation, additional territories, and deeper commercial relationships. This communication relates solely to a potential change-of-control M&A transaction involving an eligible privately held company. It is intended only for prospective acquirers who will acquire control and actively participate in management and is not an offer or solicitation of securities. If these criteria do not apply to you, this communication is not intended for you; please do not access or review the transaction materials.

-Asking Price
$1,465,692Revenue
-Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for automotive and boat business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$502k
Median cash flow$104k
Median sale price$200k
Multiple range1.5x - 2.5x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.40m
Median cash flow$279k
Median sale price$762k
Multiple range2.3x - 4.3x

Over $2M

Median revenue$3.56m
Median cash flow$676k
Median sale price$2.80m
Multiple range3.7x - 5.1x

A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.

What to know about automotive and boat business acquisitions

GW

By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating automotive and boat business acquisitions.

Get the environmental exposure assessed before you do anything else

Gas stations, repair shops, and car washes handle fuel, solvents, and wastewater, and remediation can run six or seven figures. A Phase I, tank records, and permit history tell you whether you're buying a business or a cleanup.

Tour the equipment with someone who knows it

Lifts, wash tunnels, fuel systems, and lined tanks have finite lives and expensive replacements. Ask age, maintenance history, and what's been deferred.

Verify the location and lease carry the value

Much of an automotive business is its corner — traffic, access, and a transferable lease. A great shop on a short or non-assignable lease is a problem you inherit.

Separate steady service revenue from transaction sales

A repair shop with a loyal service base is worth more than a lot living on deal volume. Get the repeat-customer rate, not just the top line.

Check licensing, certifications, and brand or fuel-supply contracts

Dealer licenses, certified techs, and manufacturer or fuel-brand agreements may not transfer automatically. Confirm what passes and what you must re-earn.

Know how much rides on the owner and key techs

In smaller shops the owner is the master tech and the relationships. Identify who holds the skill and the customers and what retention looks like after close.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Yes, especially service shops with steady cash flow — but environmental reports drive these deals. A failed Phase I can stop a loan cold, so have the environmental, equipment, and lease documentation ready early.