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Auto Repair Business | Owner Works 3 Days/Week | No Mechanic Experience Required Asking Price: $595,000 for the business. Seller also owns the approximately 3,500-square-foot commercial property and strongly prefers to sell it with the business for an additional $570,000. Combined purchase price for business and real estate is $1,165,000. This is the type of opportunity many buyers spend years searching for. No mechanic experience is required. The current owner works approximately three days per week and primarily focuses on management, sales, customer relationships, and oversight of operations. While he may occasionally assist with technical matters, the experienced ASE-certified technicians perform the vast majority of the repair work. The business is not dependent on the owner turning wrenches. Serving the community since 2000, this respected auto repair business has earned a reputation for honest recommendations, fair pricing, and quality workmanship. Over the years, the company has built relationships with more than 10,000 customers and developed a loyal customer base that continues to generate repeat business and referrals. The company operates from a well-maintained 5-bay facility, maintains approximately 20 to 30 fleet accounts, and serves a predominantly middle- to upper-middle-class customer base. The business has historically generated gross profit margins of approximately 70% and benefits from a stable workforce that is treated well and compensated above industry norms. The seller also owns the real estate and strongly prefers to sell it together with the business. The approximately 3,500-square-foot property is located in an attractive area surrounded by established residential neighborhoods and offers buyers the opportunity to combine business ownership with commercial real estate ownership. Long-term location control, protection from future rent increases, and the potential for property appreciation make this an attractive combination. As retirement has approached, growth initiatives have largely taken a back seat, creating substantial opportunity for a new owner. The business performs very little marketing despite having relationships with more than 10,000 customers. Additional opportunities exist through expanded capacity, increased fleet relationships, enhanced digital marketing, customer retention programs, and operational improvements. Even more encouraging, 2026 results are currently outperforming 2025 and showing positive momentum. This opportunity may be especially attractive to an entrepreneur, manager, sales professional, military veteran, or business owner seeking a recession-resistant business with an experienced team already in place. Businesses with experienced technicians, loyal customers, strong community reputation, available real estate, and meaningful growth opportunities rarely come available. The seller spent 25 years building the foundation. The next owner has the opportunity to build the future. Robinson Realty, a licensed New York real estate brokerage, is the exclusive listing agent for the property; The Auto Repair Boss serves as the primary point of contact for all buyer inquiries and coordinates communications in an administrative capacity on behalf of the parties.
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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.
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Highly profitable independent auto repair business with over 30 years of operating history and a long-standing reputation for honest service, fast turnaround times, and strong customer relationships. The owner primarily focuses on overseeing operations and customer service rather than performing mechanical work, while experienced ASE-certified technicians handle the day-to-day repair operations. The business has built a large, loyal repeat customer base, strong word of mouth referrals, and consistent recurring revenue. Approximately 50 to 60 vehicles are serviced weekly, with new customers continuing to come in through excellent online reviews and local reputation. The company operates from a fully equipped 5-bay facility featuring five lifts, including a heavy-duty truck lift that creates additional revenue opportunities beyond standard passenger vehicle work. Services include diagnostics, brakes, tires, exhaust, inspections, suspension, electrical, heating and AC, and fleet maintenance. Multiple fleet accounts are already established. The business benefits from limited local competition, high barriers to entry, experienced staff, and minimal current marketing efforts, creating significant upside through expanded digital marketing, social media, additional fleet relationships, and expanded service offerings. Strong cash flow, operational stability, and growth potential make this a rare opportunity in a recession-resistant industry. *Robinson Realty, a licensed New York real estate brokerage is the exclusive listing agent for the real property; The Auto Repair Boss serves as the primary point of contact for all buyer inquiries and coordinates communications in an administrative capacity on behalf of the parties.
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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Amazing opportunity, high traffic car wash and lube. Big Net! Seller will hold a 30 year note at 7%. Property is also available for 5.7 million!
A well-established business services company based in Long Island, with a 25+ year track record of consistent performance and stable revenue generation. The company presents an attractive investment opportunity with strong market positioning and operational infrastructure. The company has long-term relationships with major manufacturers such as Sherwin WIlliams, Axalta and SImoniz as well as with body shops in the district.
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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