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Well-established automotive repair business with over 20 years of successful operation, a strong reputation, and a loyal customer base. Services include complete auto repair, computerized wheel alignments, NYS inspections, diagnostics, brakes, tires, suspension, air conditioning, and preventative maintenance for domestic, European, and Asian vehicles. This turnkey operation benefits from experienced staff, modern equipment, recurring customers, and multiple revenue streams. Excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or automotive group seeking a respected and profitable business with significant growth potential. Highlights: 20+ Years in Business Full-Service Auto Repair Center Wheel Alignment Specialist NYS Inspection Station Advanced Computer Diagnostics Loyal Repeat Customer Base Prime Brooklyn Location Turnkey Operation with Growth Potential Confidential Sale – Additional information available upon execution of an NDA.
A unique business specializing in vintage and collectible automotive items, perfect for car enthusiasts and nostalgia lovers alike. With a well-established website and a loyal customer base, the business regularly attends auto shows as a vendor, offering high-visibility and direct engagement with buyers. From classic signage to rare memorabilia, this business has built a reputation for quality and authenticity. This Turnkey opportunity is ideal for someone passionate about cars and looking to step into a thriving niche market. The current owner is retiring and ready to pass the torch to a motivated buyer. This thriving, fun family business has been serving many, many satisfied customers over the past 27 years, offering a large inventory of automobilia and gas station petrolina items. Our inventory includes gas pumps, air meters, signs, auto, oil cans, racks, decals, and more. Travel the Country - significant travel to auto shows Growing business - a proven business model Immediate Sales Potential: Face-to-face interactions often lead to quicker sales and allow you to showcase the uniqueness and quality of your collectibles Market Insights: Auto shows provide valuable feedback from attendees, helping you understand trends and customer preferences in real time
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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