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Auto Repair & Towing Service - Northeast Kansas

KS, US

This well-established automotive service and towing operation has been a cornerstone of its local market for over 50 years. Family-owned across three generations from the same prominent location in Northeast Kansas, the business offers a diversified mix of full-service automotive repair (routine maintenance through engines, transmissions, alignments, and hybrids), flatbed towing, roadside assistance, and high-volume Shell-branded fuel sales. Contracted towing with AAA, motor clubs, law enforcement, and the city fleet provides steady non-retail revenue, while approximately 4,000 active customer records in the Mitchell system drive strong repeat and multigenerational loyalty—bolstered by a 4.3 Google rating, nine consecutive local “Best of” awards, and a two-year nationwide warranty. The business operates from two adjacent owner-occupied buildings equipped with service lifts, alignment equipment, diagnostic tools, and fuel islands. A team of 10–11 experienced technicians, service writers, and tow operators manages daily operations with minimal owner involvement. Parts are sourced quickly from local vendors, inventory remains lean, and outsourced functions such as bookkeeping keep staff focused on high-margin work. The diversified revenue model—repair as the profit leader, towing for recurring volume, and fuel for traffic—has delivered consistent results with no short-term debt. Real estate is available for purchase or lease. The retiring owner will provide structured training and transition support. This turnkey opportunity offers stable cash flow, growth potential through fleet expansion or modest pricing adjustments, and a proven community reputation in a high-demand market.

$2,590,000Asking Price
$3,580,506Revenue
$691,952Cash 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

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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.