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Looking for a profitable service center with an experienced team in place and real capacity to grow? This Trumbull County Midas franchise fits that description, with revenue that has climbed from $1.4 million to $1.8 million in the past few years and an experienced General Manager already running day-to-day operations. Earnings now exceed $400,000, generated from a broad, diversified mix of everyday repair and maintenance services. That performance rests on decades of loyal, repeat customers and a reputation built on brand strength and local word of mouth. The facility spans approximately 4,000 square feet with six service bays and six lifts, located in a high-traffic, highly visible market area, and operates under a lease with significant remaining term. The sixth bay has not yet been staffed, meaning the company has room for growth! Current numbers have been achieved with minimal local marketing, limited social media presence, and without discount programs, leaving opportunity to increase revenues in the coming years. Opportunities for financing should be discussed with the broker. DO NOT CONTACT the owner of this business directly.
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This business is a well-established (over 15 years), reputable provider of trailer repair, preventative maintenance, and hitch installation services. The business has built a loyal customer base and strong local reputation for honest, dealership quality work at competitive pricing. They specialize in diagnosis and repair across multiple platforms: **Utility, landscape, construction, horse, enclosed, travel, and boat trailers. **Services include axle/suspension repair, electric and hydraulic brake systems, tire service, lighting and wiring, bearings and hubs, frame and welding work, and installation of receiver, gooseneck, fifth-wheel, and other hitch types. No reliance on any single revenue segment. Company has a diversified mix of utility/landscaping/construction professionals, commercial fleet accounts and individual owners (boats, RVs, personal trailers), Competitive Advantages: ^Dealership quality craftsmanship at competitive pricing ^Experienced technician team ^Strong word of mouth reputation and long standing community trust ^Diversified individual, recreational, and commercial customer mix ^Established location with strong visibility
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Established tire dealer and commercial tire service business in northwest Ohio, family-operated for more than seven decades. The company sells and services tires only — no automotive mechanical work, no brakes, exhaust, or suspension. That focus keeps the equipment set narrow, the technician skill set easier to hire and train for, and the working capital lighter. Approximately half of revenue is new commercial, off-the-road (OTR), and farm tire sales to fleet, construction, and agricultural customers. Another 20% is retail passenger and light-truck tires. The rest is hourly service labor. Emergency breakdown calls are dispatched to the company through a national tire manufacturer's breakdown-service program. The manufacturer holds the account with the fleet and pays the company within a few days. There is effectively no advertising program. New business comes from an outside salesperson working a 30-40 mile radius and from decades of word-of-mouth referral. The company maintains long-running relationships with nearby school districts and state authorities. Two-tier distribution relationships with major manufacturer keep average inventory near $70,000. This business is a good fit for an owner-operator stepping into an established book of commercial business with manufacturer relationships and a team already in place - or a strategic buyer (existing tire dealer, multi-location service operator, fleet service company) adding an Ohio location with commercial, OTR, and farm volume plus roadside dispatch participation. All inquiries require a signed NDA, buyer profile, and proof of funds or SBA pre-qualification. Please do not contact the business, its owner, employees, customers, or suppliers directly.
A rare opportunity to acquire an established salvage / recycling business with 16 acres and over 3,000 vehicles. Located within 25 miles of Columbus, Ohio. This Salvage generates revenue through dismantling/recycling and scrap metal dealing. Its strategic Ohio location provides access to a large customer base and robust industrial demand for metal recycling. With a past proven track record of success and significant growth potential within the thriving automotive and recycling industries, this turnkey operation is ideal for an investor seeking a dominant market presence in Ohio. The seller is ready to retire and would like to see this salvage, which has been in operation since the 1960s, continue. An NDA is required.
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selling a very successful Auto Repair shop with Real Estate for sale. Located on 4.5 acres in city just north of Columbus. This has been in business for years with a strong reputation and following. The area around it is quickly being developed. the garage has 4 bays with office and waiting room. This shop is under utilized as the owner works there with only one other mechanic- this is owners choice to keep staff small the Real Estate can be developed into what you want, if this is your choise
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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