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Established Automotive Equipment Sales & Service Company A rare opportunity to acquire a long-established automotive equipment sales, installation, service, and repair company serving customers throughout the Southeast. The company has been operating for approximately 37 years and was incorporated in Georgia in 1994. It serves a strong base of commercial automotive customers, including fleet shops, automotive dealerships, truck shops, vehicle repair facilities, and quick-lube operations. The business provides essential shop equipment, specialty tools, installation, repair, and ongoing service support for automotive and fleet service facilities. Its product and service offering includes vehicle lifts, compressed air systems, lubrication equipment, above-ground fluid storage tanks, alignment equipment, tire and wheel equipment, fluid change and flush systems, inventory control systems, AC and engine diagnostic equipment, refrigerant recovery and recycling systems, vehicle exhaust removal systems, floor jacks, hose reels, and other shop equipment. The company represents and works with respected industry brands, including Rotary Lift, Hunter Engineering, Graco, Champion, Mattei, and other leading equipment manufacturers. Investment Highlights Established operating history with approximately 37 years in business Incorporated in 1994 with long-standing industry presence Serves essential automotive, fleet, dealership, truck repair, and quick-lube customers Broad product and service offering across shop equipment, installation, repair, and maintenance Strong vendor and manufacturer relationships Real estate/property expected to be included in the opportunity Repeat customer base with ongoing service and repair needs Southeast regional service footprint Opportunity for growth through sales expansion, service contracts, additional technicians, and broader territory coverage Customers Served The company supports a diverse base of commercial automotive service customers, including: Fleet maintenance shops Automotive dealerships Truck repair facilities Independent vehicle repair shops Quick-lube operators Commercial garages Specialty automotive service facilities
This full-service RV dealership, located in Northern Georgia, has built an outstanding reputation and a strong base of repeat customers across multiple states and countries. The business specializes in the sale of new and exceptionally clean pre-owned RVs, reinforcing a long-standing commitment to quality and customer trust. Inventory includes every type of RV from towable travel trailers, ultra-lite units, destination trailers, fifth wheels, and custom park models from well-established, long-term manufacturers. The dealership has provided RV sales and service for more than 50 years and has demonstrated consistent year-over-year profitability, even through challenging market and economic conditions. In addition to vehicle sales, the business operates a comprehensive service division, including a 7-bay shop capable of accommodating RVs of all sizes, a large parts and accessories department, LP fill services, and mobile RV service. These diversified offerings create multiple revenue streams and contribute to strong customer retention. $3,500,000 of inventory and 10 acres of property included in the asking price. This is a deal of a lifetime. Signed NDA and Proof of Funds required before CIM will be sent.
National transaction benchmarks for automotive and boat business businesses.
Under $500K
$500K to $2M
Over $2M
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.
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Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating automotive and boat business acquisitions.
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.
Lifts, wash tunnels, fuel systems, and lined tanks have finite lives and expensive replacements. Ask age, maintenance history, and what's been deferred.
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.
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.
Dealer licenses, certified techs, and manufacturer or fuel-brand agreements may not transfer automatically. Confirm what passes and what you must re-earn.
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.
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