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Auto Repair & Service Shops
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Established Multi-Location Automotive Services Group

NE, US

This offering presents the opportunity to acquire a well-established portfolio of automotive service businesses with a long-standing presence in their respective markets. With operating roots dating back decades, the companies have developed durable customer relationships, experienced teams, proven operating systems, and a history of strong financial performance. The platform consists of complementary automotive businesses that generate revenue from multiple sources, including vehicle washing, recurring wash memberships, oil and preventative maintenance services, fuel sales, and convenience retail. The combination provides meaningful revenue diversification while allowing the individual businesses to benefit from shared customer traffic and cross-promotional opportunities. The strategically located real estate portfolio may be acquired separately or in conjunction with the operating businesses, giving a buyer the opportunity to control both the businesses and the underlying properties. This is an ideal acquisition opportunity for a strategic operator, automotive services platform, or investment group seeking an established, profitable business group with significant infrastructure, strong leadership, and experienced personnel in place to support continued growth.

$12,900,000Asking Price
$13,000,000Revenue
$1,900,000Cash Flow

Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for automotive and boat business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$527k
Median cash flow$106k
Median sale price$203k
Multiple range1.5x - 2.5x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.51m
Median cash flow$290k
Median sale price$774k
Multiple range2.3x - 4.0x

Over $2M

Median revenue$4.29m
Median cash flow$852k
Median sale price$3.38m
Multiple range3.5x - 5.3x

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.