Big Bear Auto Repair
Business Description
Napa certified auto center
Big Bear Auto Repair - Established NAPA Certified Auto Center
This well-established automotive repair business has served Big Bear Lake, California for 39 years, making it the oldest and most established shop in town. Located just 2 miles from the ski resort on the main boulevard, this full-service facility benefits from Big Bear's unique position as Southern California's only four-season resort destination.
Business Overview:
- Annual Revenue: $450,000
- Cash Flow (SDE): $125,000
- Established: 1988
- Authorized NAPA Service Center
- 4.8-star rating on Google and Yelp
- 2,300 sq ft facility
Services & Operations:
- Full-service automotive repair for cars, light trucks, and RVs
- Tire sales and wheel alignment services
- Currently operates 70 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm)
- 80% employee-operated business model
- Closed weekends and holidays
Location Advantages:
- Prime location in Big Bear Lake's tourist corridor
- No off-season due to year-round ski and lake activities
- Two hours from Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, and coastal areas
- Consistent tourist and resident traffic
Growth Opportunities:
- Significant expansion potential through weekend and holiday operations
- Untapped tourist market during peak seasons
- Current limited hours leave substantial revenue growth opportunity
Financial Details:
- Asking Price: $350,000
- Down Payment: $250,000
- Assumable SBA loan: $103,000 at 3.75% ($507/month)
- Monthly lease: $2,800 (renewable 5-year lease expires 8/2029)
- FF&E valued at $150,000
- Minimal inventory ($2,000 included)
This turnkey operation offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a stable business in a desirable mountain resort community with strong growth potential and established customer loyalty.
This well-established automotive repair business has served Big Bear Lake, California for 39 years, making it the oldest and most established shop in town. Located just 2 miles from the ski resort on the main boulevard, this full-service facility benefits from Big Bear's unique position as Southern California's only four-season resort destination.
Business Overview:
- Annual Revenue: $450,000
- Cash Flow (SDE): $125,000
- Established: 1988
- Authorized NAPA Service Center
- 4.8-star rating on Google and Yelp
- 2,300 sq ft facility
Services & Operations:
- Full-service automotive repair for cars, light trucks, and RVs
- Tire sales and wheel alignment services
- Currently operates 70 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm)
- 80% employee-operated business model
- Closed weekends and holidays
Location Advantages:
- Prime location in Big Bear Lake's tourist corridor
- No off-season due to year-round ski and lake activities
- Two hours from Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, and coastal areas
- Consistent tourist and resident traffic
Growth Opportunities:
- Significant expansion potential through weekend and holiday operations
- Untapped tourist market during peak seasons
- Current limited hours leave substantial revenue growth opportunity
Financial Details:
- Asking Price: $350,000
- Down Payment: $250,000
- Assumable SBA loan: $103,000 at 3.75% ($507/month)
- Monthly lease: $2,800 (renewable 5-year lease expires 8/2029)
- FF&E valued at $150,000
- Minimal inventory ($2,000 included)
This turnkey operation offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a stable business in a desirable mountain resort community with strong growth potential and established customer loyalty.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 37
- Employees
- 4 (4 Full-time)
ALL WISH TO STAY AT BIG BEAR AUTO, AFTER ALL THEY VERTUALY RUN THE PLACE! - Facilities & Assets
- 3 lifts: 4 post alignment rack, 2 twin post lifts., compressors, 3 welders: 2 MIG 1 OXY/Acetylene. Grinder, drill press, steel welding table, 3 work benches, tubing muffler pipe bender "Bend Pak", tire machine, tire balancer. Star link WIFI for shop, shop restroom,. Specialty tools: Analyzers, diagnostic devices, testers and related equipment. Battery service chargers Office building: divided waiting room heated and AC. 6 computers. handicap waiting restroom, desks, file cabinets, wet mini kitchen in office. Fridge, sink, microwave in office.
- Website
- https://www.bigbearautorepair.net/services
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Prime location, 2 miles from ski resort on the main Blvd in Big Bear.. 38 years in business and the oldest established shop in town,. located in the beautiful San Bernardino mountains. Big Bear Lake is southern California's only 4 season resort town with both ski and lake season traffic. No off-season! 2 hours from the beach and Palm Springs, Los Angeles and San Diego.
- Opportunities for Growth
- At present we only work 70 hours a week closed holidays and weekends, missing much of the tourist dollars leaving plenty of room for income growth, the sky's the limit.. 4 year renewable lease.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,300
- Rent
- $2,800.00 per month
- Lease Expiration
- 8/7/2029
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retiring
- Transition Support
- MAYBE? WE CAN DISCUSS IT.
- Financing Options
- Assumable $103.000 SBA 3.75 % payment of $ 507.00 a month.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2412526
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