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This established diesel repair facility represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in North Texas's expanding commercial corridor. The business operates from a prime location fronting a high-traffic state highway, providing direct access to the northern Collin County and Sherman/Denison markets. Operational Infrastructure: The facility features a secure fenced yard with an improved base designed for equipment and vehicle parking. Current operations demonstrate significant scalability potential, with adjacent space potentially available for expansion. The existing footprint maintains capacity to accommodate increased volume without requiring relocation. Market Position: The business serves a diverse client base including commercial fleets, contractors, and owner-operators who support the region's rapid economic expansion. This positioning captures consistent demand from the area's growing commercial transportation sector. Business Fundamentals: As an established operation with almost two years of continuous service, the business maintains an established customer base and documented revenue history. The current owner has implemented comprehensive operational procedures and robust accounting infrastructure to facilitate a seamless ownership transition. Growth Potential: The strategic location and operational capacity provide clear pathways for expansion. The business benefits from its position in one of North Texas's fastest-growing commercial corridors, offering the incoming owner multiple avenues to scale operations and capture additional market share. This acquisition opportunity combines operational stability with growth potential, supported by established systems and a strategic market position in the expanding North Texas commercial transportation sector.
Rare opportunity to acquire a recognized and profitable automotive customization business in Austin, Texas. They have built a premium reputation serving truck, Jeep, SUV, and enthusiast clients through high-margin installation services and a profitable ecommerce platform. Revenue is generated through lift kits, wheels & tires, suspension upgrades, tint, PPF, audio, lighting, truck accessories, and nationwide online product sales. This is not a standard repair shop - it is a branded lifestyle automotive platform with strong customer loyalty, multiple revenue streams, and expansion upside. Ownership is ready for a smooth transition into the next chapter of life.
This is an exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, well-run auto repair business that operates like a machine. With proven systems, streamlined processes, and a tenured, skilled team in place, this is a true turnkey operation generating consistent cash flow from day one. The business has been built for efficiency and scale, with clear workflows, strong quality control, and a reputation that drives repeat business and referrals. Jobs move through the shop in a predictable, organized manner, minimizing rework and maximizing productivity, a key driver behind its strong margins and steady performance. Ownership is largely hands-off, with the current owner working approximately 10–15 hours per week in a high-level management role. Importantly, the owner is not a technician, making this an ideal acquisition for a buyer with strong business, leadership, or sales experience. The experienced team handles daily operations, allowing a new owner to focus on growth and strategic direction rather than turning wrenches. Financial reporting is clean and reliable, providing confidence for both buyers and lenders. The business benefits from a loyal customer base, essential service demand, and consistent workflow, creating a stable and resilient revenue stream. There is meaningful upside for a motivated buyer, including expanding marketing efforts, increasing commercial and fleet relationships, and leveraging existing capacity to drive additional revenue without immediate major investment. For buyers seeking a scalable, system-driven business with strong cash flow, minimal owner dependence, and real growth potential, this opportunity checks all the boxes.
For forty-plus years this business has been supplying name brand and after market auto parts of mom's car and the race car or hotrod that Dad and Son have worked on forever! Professional racers and hobbiest still frequent this store for the expert service and advice that only well-tenured staff members can offer. Seller is ready to retire, but will stay on for two months to train a new owner. After two months, he would stay longer at a negotiated rate for consultation purposes. Sales for the last three years have run between $1,234,000 and $1,573,000, with SDE running between $661,000 and $227,000. The business has about 1/2 ac. of land and occupies the hard corner of the intersection. Easy to find location and easy to get in and out. There are plans for a 6 acre apartment project to go up nearby and restaurants and tourist attractions are in the neighborhood. The time is right and the time is now for you to own your destiny. Click on the NDA below and information will be sent to you so you can make an informed decision on the opportunity. This property is hot so DO NO WAIT!
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This well-established Houston-area vehicle transport company has been operating profitably since 2017, delivering a rare combination of steady revenue, minimal owner involvement, and a strong reputation built entirely on repeat business. The company holds a contract with a major transportation logistics brokerage for hauling vehicles from auction sites to large dealerships. It and also serves other brokerages, banks needing transport for repossessed vehicles to auction houses and dealerships needing inventory moved to their lots. Demand is so consistent that the company routinely turns down work — a clear signal that a new owner looking to grow could do so simply by adding trucks and drivers. The current owners have chosen to keep the business at its present size, leaving meaningful upside on the table for a more growth-minded buyer. Operations run smoothly under the direction of an experienced dispatcher who manages all incoming orders, driver scheduling, delivery tracking, and customer billing. The owners are largely passive, stepping in only for equipment purchasing and other major strategic decisions. Day-to-day management does not require their presence. The company is home-based, with the only leasing expense being the rental of a small storage lot used on the rare occasions trucks aren't parked at driver locations or secured auction yards. This lean overhead model, combined with a fleet of five fully-equipped, well-maintained car hauling trucks and trailers and an all-subcontractor workforce, keeps operating costs low and margins strong. Customers pay by direct deposit within 48 hours of delivery, creating excellent cash flow. With a proven operating system, a documented Employee Manual, an experienced support team, and a loyal customer base that generates work daily, this is a turnkey opportunity for an operator or investor ready to step into a cash-flowing transportation business — and the built-in demand to quickly grow it.
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Step into ownership of a proven, highly profitable automotive service center positioned in one of the premier suburbs of Houston, Texas. This established, family-owned business has served its community for over two decades, earning a reputation for reliability, integrity, and top-tier service. Whether you’re a private investor, strategic buyer, or hands-on operator, this is a rare chance to acquire a stable, cash-flowing asset with immediate upside. This operation delivers consistent and attractive returns, supported by simple operations, clean financials, and strong margins. The earnings profile and operational stability make this a meaningful upside for growth-oriented buyers. Designed for efficiency and profitability, the 2,255 sq. ft. facility features six service bays—widely considered the industry’s optimal scale for maximizing throughput without excessive overhead. The property sits on a generous 17,624 sq. ft. lot with substantial parking in a high-traffic suburban corridor. Every aspect of the operation is turnkey and ready for immediate continuation including a skilled team of technicians supporting daily operations, delivering consistent “Quality Repairs” and exceptional customer service that keeps clients returning year after year.
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Rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly reputable automotive repair business with deep roots in a northeast Harris County community near Lake Houston. Established in 1977, the business has operated continuously for nearly five decades and has built a strong reputation for quality service, reliability, and customer trust. The company operates from a 9,000 sq. ft. freestanding facility on 1.8+ acres. There’s an additional 1.6 acres vacant land perfect for any type of expansion or other business. The shop features 20 service bays (10 doubles) of which 12 are currently in use, providing significant built-in capacity for growth. With a loyal customer base, consistent demand, and an established team, the business offers stable cash flow and operational continuity. They are a full-service automotive repair and maintenance facility servicing both domestic and foreign vehicles. The business provides a wide range of services including diagnostics, mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, repairs to air conditioning systems, and more. Ideal for an existing operator seeking a strategic satellite location or a buyer looking to acquire a stable, cash-flowing business with significant upside. Please maintain strict confidentiality. Employees are not aware of the sale
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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