50 Year Old Salvage Yard
Business Description
Established Late Model Salvage Yard - 50 Years of Proven Success
This fully operational salvage yard represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established business with nearly five decades of continuous operation since 1976. Located in Marion, SC, this enterprise has built a loyal customer base through decades of reliable service and quality parts inventory.
Business Overview:
The operation specializes in late model vehicle salvage with a comprehensive parts inventory managed through the professional Checkmate inventory and sales system. This sophisticated system ensures efficient tracking of both complete vehicles and individual parts, streamlining operations and customer service.
Location Advantages:
Strategically positioned just 14 miles from I-95 Exit 181, the facility benefits from excellent highway accessibility. The location is approximately 47 miles from Myrtle Beach, providing access to both local and coastal markets in South Carolina.
Financial Structure:
Asking price of $2,500,000 includes valuable real estate valued at $850,000, providing substantial asset backing for the investment. The included property ownership eliminates ongoing lease obligations and provides long-term operational security.
Operational Assets:
- Established customer relationships built over decades
- Professional Checkmate inventory management system
- Organized layout for vehicle storage and parts categorization
- Comprehensive parts inventory from late model vehicles
- Proven operational procedures and systems
Growth Potential:
The property offers significant expansion opportunities with ample space available for additional warehouse construction. This provides flexibility for inventory growth or service diversification as market demands evolve.
Transition Support:
The current owners are committed to ensuring a smooth transition, offering comprehensive training on the Checkmate system and established office procedures. This support minimizes operational disruption and accelerates the new owner's learning curve.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business in the automotive salvage industry with strong fundamentals, loyal customers, and room for growth. The combination of prime location, proven systems, and expansion potential makes this an attractive investment for qualified buyers seeking a stable, cash-generating business.
This fully operational salvage yard represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established business with nearly five decades of continuous operation since 1976. Located in Marion, SC, this enterprise has built a loyal customer base through decades of reliable service and quality parts inventory.
Business Overview:
The operation specializes in late model vehicle salvage with a comprehensive parts inventory managed through the professional Checkmate inventory and sales system. This sophisticated system ensures efficient tracking of both complete vehicles and individual parts, streamlining operations and customer service.
Location Advantages:
Strategically positioned just 14 miles from I-95 Exit 181, the facility benefits from excellent highway accessibility. The location is approximately 47 miles from Myrtle Beach, providing access to both local and coastal markets in South Carolina.
Financial Structure:
Asking price of $2,500,000 includes valuable real estate valued at $850,000, providing substantial asset backing for the investment. The included property ownership eliminates ongoing lease obligations and provides long-term operational security.
Operational Assets:
- Established customer relationships built over decades
- Professional Checkmate inventory management system
- Organized layout for vehicle storage and parts categorization
- Comprehensive parts inventory from late model vehicles
- Proven operational procedures and systems
Growth Potential:
The property offers significant expansion opportunities with ample space available for additional warehouse construction. This provides flexibility for inventory growth or service diversification as market demands evolve.
Transition Support:
The current owners are committed to ensuring a smooth transition, offering comprehensive training on the Checkmate system and established office procedures. This support minimizes operational disruption and accelerates the new owner's learning curve.
This represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable, established business in the automotive salvage industry with strong fundamentals, loyal customers, and room for growth. The combination of prime location, proven systems, and expansion potential makes this an attractive investment for qualified buyers seeking a stable, cash-generating business.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 50
- Employees
- 5 Full-time
- Facilities & Assets
- 13.2 acres fenced in. Office and 5 bays for dismantling with warehouse fully stocked 75X100. Additional warehouse stocked with late model used parts 50X100 ft, Office furnished with 5 Checkmate work stations. Office manager willing to work with new owner. Includes all inventory of late model salvage year 2000 and later.
- Website
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- Market Outlook / Competition
- We are located 47 miles from Myrtle Beach South Carolina. We are located 14 miles off of Exit 181 on I-95.
- Opportunities for Growth
- There is ample room to add more warehouse space on the property.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- We are selling because of our age and health issues.
- Transition Support
- Checkmate and office procedure training available.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2552765
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Business Location
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