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✨ An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly reputable, full-service commercial truck and trailer repair operation with a loyal client base and strong, consistent demand. This well-established business serves both fleet operators and independent owners, benefiting from repeat customers and long-term relationships that drive steady and reliable revenue. 🔧 The company offers a wide range of in-demand services, creating multiple revenue streams and strong customer retention. These include tire sales both in-shop and online, wheel alignment, brake and filter replacements, oil services, engine diagnostics and repairs, and battery replacement. Additional services such as tire rotation, full maintenance programs, and dependable roadside assistance further strengthen its market position. ⚙️ The facility is fully equipped, professionally organized, and supported by an experienced team. Operations are streamlined for efficiency, allowing a new owner to step in with ease and continue running the business smoothly from day one. 🚀 With a strong reputation, diverse service offerings, and clear expansion opportunities, this business is built for growth. This is a turnkey, scalable operation ideal for an owner-operator or investor seeking a high-performing company with immediate income potential and long-term upside.
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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.
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***LOW RENT - MOTIVATED SELLER*** This is perfect for a more energetic owner-operator. Huge opportunity to grow the business with more marketing, opening 7 days a week, and staying open later, etc. The current owner is ready to retire and working a flexible schedule overseeing operations. Location: Oakland, CA Asking Price: $300,000 Sales: $310,000 (2025) Seller's Discretionary Earnings: ~$111,142 (2025) Rent: $3,000 (all inclusive) Lease: Month to month since 1978 Reason for Sale: Retirement Financing: All cash only; Unsecured lending available! No SBA Loan. No Seller Financing. Please request NDA for more info.
This offering presents a long-established, single-point Ford Motor Company franchise located in a growing Northern Midwest market. The dealership operates from a purpose-built facility on a high-visibility highway corridor, offering new-vehicle sales across the full light-duty line, pre-owned inventory, full-service repair, quality factory parts, and finance/insurance products. A seasoned management team and factory-trained technicians are expected to remain, ensuring immediate operational continuity and OEM-certified processes for the buyer. Recent financials show top-line revenue trending toward the high-$20 million range, with a four-year weighted average of roughly $24.7 million and average seller-discretionary earnings of about $725,000/year, supported by balanced contributions from both variable and fixed operations. Consistent profitability, solid customer-retention metrics, and service absorption hovering near the 82% mark underscore an enterprise able to cover overhead while providing upside through improved digital retailing and fleet penetration. The 11-plus-acre real-estate parcel—including showroom, service bays, and ample display/parking—may be acquired for approximately $2.0 million (subject to appraisal), giving an investor full control of the strategic location and capacity for future expansion. This turnkey platform is well-suited for regional dealer groups seeking geographic/brand diversification or a first-time operator looking for an established, successful enterprise and the brand strength of America’s top truck and SUV nameplates.
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Well-established independent tire dealership located in Wisconsin, serving customers throughout the region since 2009. The business has built a strong reputation as a leading agricultural tire dealer, with a primary focus on Farm/OTR tires (57.6% of tire revenue), medium and light truck tires, passenger tires, and related service work (mounting, balancing, flat repair, roadside assistance, and on-site service support). The customer base is highly diversified — top 10 customers represent approximately 35% of revenue, with no single customer exceeding roughly 10%.
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Take advantage of a high-demand mobile automotive repair business serving the Jacksonville, Florida market. This well-established operation has built a strong reputation for fast, convenient, on-site service, supported by a loyal customer base and a proven lead generation program that consistently drives new business. With no physical shop required, the company operates with low overhead while producing reliable cash flow. Demand currently exceeds capacity, with the business regularly turning away work, creating a clear and immediate opportunity to grow revenue by adding technicians. Efficient systems for scheduling, invoicing, and operations are already in place, allowing a new owner to step in and scale quickly. This is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator or buyer seeking a proven, scalable service business with immediate upside.
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Towing company for sale offering 24/7 roadside assistance and vehicle recovery services across a well-established Northern California market. The business provides light-, medium-, and heavy-duty towing along with emergency roadside support such as lockouts, jump-starts, tire changes, and fuel delivery. Operations are supported by an experienced full-time team and structured dispatch system designed for rapid response and continuous service coverage. The company serves a diverse customer base that includes private motorists, insurance-related calls, and long-standing contractual relationships with major organizations and local public agencies. With decades of operating history, required licenses in place, and established workflows for handling both emergency and scheduled service requests, the business presents a stable, turnkey opportunity with consistent demand driven by essential transportation needs.
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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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This well-established, certified automotive repair facility has been serving the Camarillo community for over 30 years. The business specializes in comprehensive light service and repair for all automotive and light truck applications, including engine and transmission replacement using factory-remanufactured components, as well as smog inspection services. The operation boasts an exceptionally loyal customer base built almost entirely through word-of-mouth referrals — no advertising spend required. Following a facility relocation in 2013, over 95% of the existing customer base was retained, a testament to the strength of customer relationships. 30+ years in operation with a proven track record AMCOM business management system in use since 2000 4,000+ sq. ft. ground-floor facility plus second-floor space Monday–Friday operation (8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.) — significant upside potential with extended hours or weekend service No reliance on advertising or third-party discount programs — built on quality and reputation The sale of this business is structured as a key money/ asset sale. The transaction includes the transfer of the existing customer database, shop infrastructure, equipment, leasehold improvements, and operational systems. As part of the transaction, the buyer will assume the lease for the premises, subject to landlord approval. Lease terms and rental rate will be provided upon request, and the seller will assist in facilitating a smooth lease transfer process. The seller is committed to supporting a smooth transition, including the transfer of customer relationships and operational systems.
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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