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Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established automotive service business featuring a high-visibility self-service car wash, automatic touchless wash systems, and a profitable quick lube operation. The sale includes both the operating business and the underlying real estate, providing long-term investment security and multiple revenue streams. The property features five self-service wash bays, two automatic touchless wash bays, and eight vacuum stations, strategically positioned on a major thoroughfare with excellent traffic counts, visibility, and convenient ingress and egress. The facility serves a loyal customer base and benefits from consistent demand for vehicle cleaning and maintenance services. The on-site two-bay quick lube center provides a full range of preventive automotive maintenance services, including: Conventional, synthetic blend, and full synthetic oil changes Filter replacements Fluid checks and top-offs Transmission, coolant, differential, and power steering fluid services Windshield wiper replacement Air filter and cabin filter replacement Battery testing and replacement Preventive maintenance inspections Tire pressure checks and related maintenance services The business offers a diversified income stream through self-service washes, automatic touchless washes, vacuum stations, and automotive maintenance services, creating strong customer retention and repeat business. Additional upside exists through equipment modernization, expanded detailing services, fleet accounts, loyalty programs, and enhanced digital marketing initiatives. This is an ideal acquisition for an owner-operator, automotive service company, or investor seeking a stable cash-flowing business with valuable real estate, strong market presence, and significant growth potential in a proven location.
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$440,000 NET PROFIT HIGH-VOLUME GAS STATION & LARGE C-STORE Major ARCO/ampm Upgrade Opportunity Exceptional opportunity for an experienced gas station and convenience-store operator. This established station already generates strong gasoline volume and profitability, but the real opportunity is its large, underutilized convenience store and significant potential to increase fuel volume. ● Approximately 85,000 gallons of gasoline per month ● Reported gasoline margin of over $0.80 per gallon ● Current C-store sales of approximately $25,000 per month ● Approximately 35% C-store markup ● Reported net profit: approximately $440,000 ● Large C-store with substantial room for improvement and expansion According to the owner, ARCO/ampm is prepared to invest more than $1.2 MILLION to upgrade and remodel the station if the new owner agrees to convert the location to an ARCO/ampm operation. Even more importantly, according to the owner, an ARCO traffic study indicates significant upside potential after renovation and conversion, with the location having the capacity to potentially reach the following: 220,000+ gallons of gasoline per month and $180,000+ in monthly C-store sales Compared with the current approximately 85,000 gallons and $25,000 in store sales, this represents tremendous growth potential for the right operator. The existing C-store is large but needs remodeling. A buyer who properly renovates, merchandises, and operates the store may have an opportunity to dramatically increase inside sales while benefiting from the additional traffic and brand recognition associated with an ARCO/ampm conversion. ASKING PRICE: $1,800,000 REAL ESTATE ALSO AVAILABLE The owner is also willing to consider selling the real property, creating an opportunity for a qualified buyer to potentially acquire both the operating business and the underlying real estate. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an already profitable gas station with substantial existing fuel volume, a large C-store, major expansion potential, and a possible $1.2+ million investment from ARCO/ampm. Serious and financially qualified buyers only. For additional information, contact: Matt Sadati DRE #00704888 or his assistant, Tamana, 510-415-6023
Single-location BMW and Mini specialty service and repair shop in California, in one of the densest concentrations of German cars in the country. Revenue and earnings have grown in each of the last four years, the business carries no debt, and there is no customer concentration anywhere in the base. The work is diagnosis and mechanical repair on out-of-warranty vehicles that would otherwise go to a dealer at roughly twice the price. Scope runs from factory-scheduled maintenance through engine, transmission, suspension, brake, cooling, and electrical repair, plus module coding and programming that most independent shops cannot perform. Tires and alignment are deliberately not offered. Over 95% of repair orders are BMW and nearly all of the balance is Mini, which uses the same diagnostic platform. The median vehicle serviced is a 2014 model, the out-of-warranty window where an independent specialist competes on capability rather than price. What a buyer acquires is a documented repeat client base and the factory-level diagnostic capability that holds it. Roughly 1,325 clients and 1,412 vehicles have come through the shop, 72% of revenue comes from returning clients, and the largest single client is under 1% of revenue. The top ten clients together are 6.08%. That base was built entirely by referral, on advertising spend of about $1,100 in a year against $1.4 million of revenue. The financial record is unusually well documented for a business this size. Revenue reconciles across three independent sources: CPA-prepared accrual statements, the shop management system invoice export, and filed state sales tax returns. Add-backs total under $16,000 against reported net income, because the owner takes distributions rather than a salary, so reported income already sits close to true owner earnings. There is no debt, no lien, no litigation, and zero workers compensation claims across three consecutive policy years. Operating detail: 1,652 repair orders in the trailing twelve months, an average repair order of $904, 3,804 billed labor hours in 2025 across two technicians, an effective labor rate of $197 per billed hour, and 91.2% of work paid by card at pickup, so there is no receivables risk. The natural buyer is a technician-operator who can work the platform, or a multi-shop group in the region. A signed non-disclosure agreement and buyer qualification are required for the confidential information memorandum and detailed financials. All figures are unaudited and subject to verification.
NEW PLATFORM OPPORTUNITY The Company is a differentiated mobile windshield replacement and in-house ADAS calibration platform with a proprietary dealership service-lane distribution model. Rather than competing for customers through advertising, online searches or claims-network referrals, the Company reaches drivers while their vehicles are already at a trusted dealership for service. An embedded representative identifies windshield damage, initiates the insurance claim and schedules a mobile replacement. The dealership receives a referral payment and potential parts revenue, the customer receives a convenient insurance-funded service, and the Company acquires a qualified customer without a traditional advertising campaign or retail location. THREE-STATE STATUTORY MARKET Florida, South Carolina and Kentucky represent a uniquely attractive market because qualifying windshield or auto-glass claims are not subject to the policyholder’s ordinary deductible. These rules substantially reduce friction at the point of sale and allow the Company to convert an otherwise latent need into an insurance-funded replacement. Based on each state’s share of the $8.9 billion U.S. windshield-services market, the three-state opportunity is estimated at approximately $880 million: - Florida: approximately $612 million - South Carolina: approximately $145 million - Kentucky: approximately $120 million The Company’s $7.05 million of 2026 run-rate revenue represents approximately 1.2% of the estimated Florida market and less than 1% of the combined three-state opportunity. The market also includes approximately 1,450 franchised dealerships: 953 in Florida, 266 in South Carolina and 229 in Kentucky. The Company currently operates at ten dealership locations plus one multi-brand campus, leaving substantial de novo whitespace. A FUNDAMENTALLY DIFFERENT MODEL Traditional national auto-glass operators primarily capture existing demand through advertising, online search and insurance referrals. The Company creates demand at the point of discovery. A customer brings a vehicle to a dealership for routine service. An embedded representative identifies windshield damage, confirms insurance eligibility and initiates the claim. The Company then completes the replacement and ADAS calibration at the customer’s home or workplace. The dealership is therefore more than a referral source—it is the Company’s customer-acquisition infrastructure. Every new service lane provides access to a captive, recurring population of vehicles without requiring a shop, warehouse, inventory investment or local advertising campaign. COMPELLING DE NOVO ECONOMICS A new dealership location requires approximately $1,800 of startup investment, consisting primarily of three weeks of representative training. It requires no lease, buildout, warehouse or inventory commitment. At approximately ten booked windshields per week, management estimates that a mature location generates: - $3,500 to $4,500 of weekly contribution - $180,000 to $235,000 of annualized contribution - No incremental facility investment The primary distribution costs are the service-lane representative and the per-vehicle payment to the dealership. Installation, glass and calibration costs scale with completed jobs, while claims administration and regional infrastructure are shared across locations. PLATFORM EXPANSION OPPORTUNITY The Company has already expanded its dealership channel from one location in 2016 to ten locations without completing an acquisition or building fixed facilities. Management has identified 25 to 30 additional Florida dealerships, representing only approximately 3% of the state’s franchised dealership base. An existing dealer-group partner has also requested expansion into four newly acquired South Carolina stores. Additional whitespace exists in Jacksonville, where the Company already has installation and calibration capabilities but has not broadly deployed its dealership model.
Founded in 2020, this established commercial truck wash provides automated exterior washes, interior trailer washouts, and detailing services for semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles. Located in a high-traffic Midwest freight corridor, the business serves independent owner-operators, regional and national trucking fleets, warehousing and logistics companies, and owners of other heavy-duty vehicles. Built by owners with more than 40 years of trucking industry experience, the business was designed to provide a faster and more efficient alternative to traditional truck wash facilities. The modern automated wash system significantly reduces service times while helping customers minimize downtime. The specialty-use property occupies a prime location with convenient access to major interstate highways, industrial parks, and distribution centers. The business has demonstrated consistent financial momentum, with Seller's Discretionary Earnings increasing 12.6% from 2023 to 2024 and an additional 16.2% from 2024 to 2025. There are multiple opportunities for future growth. Expanding relationships with regional and national fleet operators through recurring service agreements could generate additional predictable revenue, while growing the higher-margin detailing business and extending operating hours provide additional avenues to increase sales. Continued industrial and logistics development in the surrounding market is also expected to support long-term demand for commercial truck wash services. The owner is primarily responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, managing employees, handling customer relationships, and pursuing new fleet accounts. This opportunity is best suited for an experienced owner-operator, strategic buyer, or transportation services company. Industry knowledge and relevant operating experience are required. Serious, qualified inquiries only. This listing is for the business only. The owners intend to sell both the business and the real estate, with the real estate offered separately at $5,000,000 and not included in the business asking price. One of the owners is an Illinois licensed real estate broker. Qualified buyers will be required to execute a confidentiality agreement and provide information regarding relevant experience and financial qualifications before receiving additional information.
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This well-established, multi-location automotive repair business has built a strong reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. With a focus on general maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs for both domestic and import vehicles, the business operates in high-traffic locations with a loyal customer base. Each location is fully equipped with modern tools and technology, ensuring efficiency and precision in all services provided. The company has developed streamlined processes and a knowledgeable team, allowing for smooth operations and consistent revenue generation. The business benefits from a strong brand presence and a customer-centric approach, driving repeat business and referrals. Its operational model is designed for scalability, making it an attractive opportunity for both strategic buyers and investors looking to expand in the automotive service industry. With a history of steady financial performance and room for further growth, this is a compelling acquisition opportunity in a resilient and essential market.
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This established specialty automotive services business provides highly focused diagnostic and repair solutions for vehicle water leaks, wind noise, interior water damage, odor issues, and related treatments. Operating for decades in a niche segment of the automotive repair market, the business has built a strong reputation with dealerships, independent repair shops, and retail customers through proprietary methods, specialized supplies, and repeat service demand. Its model is highly scalable and asset-light, supported by a small corporate team and a distributed network of franchisees and subcontractors across multiple states. The company benefits from strong margins, limited customer concentration, recurring revenue from its operator network, no formal reliance on paid marketing, and meaningful expansion potential through digital lead generation, additional territories, and deeper commercial relationships. This communication relates solely to a potential change-of-control M&A transaction involving an eligible privately held company. It is intended only for prospective acquirers who will acquire control and actively participate in management and is not an offer or solicitation of securities. If these criteria do not apply to you, this communication is not intended for you; please do not access or review the transaction materials.
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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
This opportunity represents the acquisition of a long-standing, diversified automotive service business located in Baltimore. Established in 1990, the company has built a strong reputation over decades of operation, offering multiple revenue streams including auto repair, body work, detailing, towing, and specialized services. The business operates on a 0.6-acre owned property, eliminating lease expenses and providing long-term asset value. With consistent customer demand and multiple service lines, the company presents a compelling opportunity for an owner-operator or strategic buyer seeking growth in the automotive services sector.
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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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