Business Description – Pat’s Body Shop (Wausau, Wisconsin)

Pat’s Body Shop is a fully turnkey collision repair and restoration business located in Wausau, Wisconsin, and has been a trusted staple of the community since 1958. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established, well-equipped operation with owned real estate, experienced staff, and a strong local reputation.

The shop is licensed for collision repair, restoration, and auto sales, with all required licensing already in place. The facility comes fully equipped with everything necessary to operate immediately, from hand tools to major production equipment. All in-stock paint, sandpaper, and materials are included in the sale.

Major equipment includes a five-tower frame rack with all associated pulling equipment, chains, hooks, and attachments, as well as a semi-downdraft full-bake paint booth. The shop is also equipped with a John Bean alignment machine, Spies electronic measuring system, and a Snap-on dual-system A/C service machine. Multiple modern scanning and diagnostic tools are in place to service today’s computer-controlled vehicles, along with dedicated electrical diagnostics equipment.

Additional assets include a forklift, recently updated air compressors and a fully plumbed compressed air system, fully loaded toolboxes with hand and air tools, painters’ gun cleaners, buffers, and all supporting shop infrastructure. The business also includes two loaner vehicles.

The office is fully outfitted with a complete suite of furniture and equipment, including multiple computers, printers, a color-matching system, and camera equipment. The building has received several updates, including a modernized front façade, extensive LED lighting throughout, and multiple large furnaces. An additional heater/AC unit for the shop is included and ready for installation.

Pat’s Body Shop has a substantial and loyal customer base built over decades of service. The current employees are willing to stay on after the sale and collectively bring over 50 years of experience. The only position that would need to be filled by a new owner is that of estimator, which is currently handled by the owner. The owner operates as an owner-manager-estimator and works approximately 30 hours per week.

The shop is being offered for sale solely due to the owner’s desire to pursue a new career path. After more than 20 years of ownership, this decision was made thoughtfully and with family support. The business remains profitable, operationally strong, and positioned for a smooth transition to new ownership.

This is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator, expanding multi-shop operator, or industry professional seeking a fully operational collision repair facility with deep community roots and immediate cash flow