Car Buying Service and Auto Service Center

Asking Price$2,500,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDA$732,299

Gross Revenue$11,156,200

Inventory$1,300,000
Not included in asking price
FF&ENot Disclosed

Real Estate$500,000
Not included in asking price
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Car Buying Service and Auto Service Center


Asking Price$2,500,000

Cash Flow
Not Disclosed

EBITDA$732,299

Gross Revenue$11,156,200

Inventory$1,300,000
Not included in asking price
FF&ENot Disclosed

Real Estate$500,000
Not included in asking price
Business Description
TobinLeff, an M&A advisory firm, represents a car buying service and auto service center that is available for acquisition. This company operates similarly to a brokerage service, but they have a dealer’s license that enables them to buy and sell vehicles. Rather than focusing on inventory sales, the company has a custom search model to locate and purchase vehicles all around the country. They use a consultative approach to guide customers through the car-buying experience. Their well-trained staff use their expertise, advanced tools, insider knowledge, and databases to provide their customers with vehicles that meet their needs and budget.

To support the car buying service, the company owns an auto service center located in Richmond, Indiana to inspect, recondition, detail, and deliver the vehicles. The 22,000 square-foot building has a showroom, office space, 10 bays, 8 lifts, and a painting booth. The building sits on 2.146 acres with an outside lot that can house more than 125 vehicles.

If you purchase the car buying service, you will have the option, but not the requirement, to purchase the auto service center. Currently, 8 employees work mainly with the online car buying service, and 10 employees work in the service center. The employees for the car buying service work remotely. Since more than 95% of the auto sales are done online, the business can be relocated and run from anywhere.

The company is profitable and growing. Here are the key highlights:

• Adjusted EBITDA (2024): $732,299
• Revenue (2024): $10.76M
• Gross Profit (2024): $1.59M
• Q1 2025 ADJUSTED EBITDA: $274,319
• High-margin consultative model with minimal marketing spend
• National reach with 90%+ online sales—business is relocatable and scalable
• Dealer license and proprietary systems included in asset sale

The company was founded in the late 1970s to primarily provide cars to customers in ministries all around the county. This included staff from mission organizations, churches, humanitarian organizations, private schools, colleges, and universities. In the 2000s, due to referrals and demand, the company began to offer services to customers outside of ministries as well.

The investment thesis we put forth is for you to acquire an established company that has a foundation to build on, including expertise, resources, and a profitable business model to build a national car-buying service. Historically, the company has invested very little in advertising and marketing—90% of their customers are from referrals and repeat purchases, so with a marketing budget, the company will grow. Via an inside sales team, autos and trucks can be sold anywhere in the country. The service center, located strategically in Indiana, can economically ship vehicles to a large part of the US, so to serve the entire country, only select new service center locations would be needed.
About the Business
Years in Operation
46
Employees
18
Currently Relocatable
Yes
Facilities & Assets
The 22,000 square-foot building has a showroom, office space, 10 bays, 8 lifts, and a painting booth. The building sits on 2.146 acres with an outside lot that can house more than 125 vehicles.
Website
https://mats.org/
Market Outlook / Competition
Consumers are craving a better way to buy cars. In a survey commissioned by Autotrader, 69% of the people surveyed indicated that they had buyer’s remorse. The survey cited two primary reasons– they felt they had overpaid, or they ran into mechanical problems shortly after the purchase.

This company addresses the needs of a high percentage of car buyers---to deal with a knowledgably sales consultants in a "hassle free" environment that have access to inventory from multiple sources.
Opportunities for Growth
Currently, the company averages $2,500 of income per vehicle sold. This figure is in addition to reconditioning, preparation, and delivery fees. On top of the average $2,500 fee, only an estimated average of $200 per sale is added for back-end services such as financing, warranties, and gap insurance. According to industry statistics, automotive dealers average 2% of the loan amount per automobile loan and between $500 and $1,000 per extended warranty. You can realize additional profits on financing, extended warranties, and gap and credit insurance.
Real Estate
Owned or Leased
Owned
Not included in asking price
Building Sq. Ft.
22,000
About the Sale
Seller Motivation
Seeking a buyer or partner to expand the company.
Transition Support
The owner is willing to work full or part-time for 12 to 24 months to assist with training and integration. In preparation for the transition the ownership the management team has assumed most of the responsibilities for management the sales team, purchasing of vehicles, and the management of the service center.
Listing Info
ID
2230145
Listing Views
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