Business Description
This independent auto repair and maintenance shop has been owned and operated by the current seller since 2007. It offers general repair, diagnostics, and alignment services for a loyal base of repeat customers. The business runs with a manager, two service technicians, and two diagnostic technicians. It uses Tekmetric shop management software.

The shop generates nearly $1 million in annual revenue with gross margins of about 70%. Because the real estate is included, there is no rent expense. A buyer gets both the operating business and the property in one transaction.

Investment Highlights

Real estate included
- 2026 sales up approx 9% year to date through August
- 2026 car count up approx 13% year to date
- Gross margins of about 70%
- Cash flow calculated after a $75,000 manager salary, which supports an absentee or semi-absentee owner model
- Experienced staff of five in place
- New alignment system
- Shop is open weekdays only and closed Saturday and Sunday, so adding weekend hours is a clear growth opportunity

Facilities
- Four service bays
- Air conditioned shop floor
- Pylon signage and ample on-site parking
- Located near a main corridor carrying about 29,000 vehicles per day
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 7:00am to 6:00pm, Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm

Market and Industry Overview
The shop serves a trade area of more than 128,000 residents within five miles, with a median household income of about $66,700. Households in the market average two vehicles each.

The industry outlook is favorable. The average age of vehicles on U.S. roads reached a record 13 years in 2025, across roughly 289 million vehicles in operation. Vehicles aged 6 to 14 years are the prime range for aftermarket repair, and that group is expected to make up about 40% of the fleet by 2028. As vehicles age out of warranty, service moves from dealerships to independent shops. Rising vehicle complexity also pushes more work from do it yourself owners to professional repair shops. Demand for auto repair has historically held up well in recessions, because owners keep their vehicles longer and keep up with maintenance.

Support and Training
The seller will provide a transition period to introduce the new owner to customers, staff, and vendors and to ensure a smooth handoff of operations.