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Established automotive repair shop operating since 2001 in San Gabriel, CA, generating $1.2M in annual revenue with $203K in seller's discretionary earnings. This turn-key operation features 6 service bays offering comprehensive automotive services including alignment, smog testing, wheel and tire service, brakes, and general repairs.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Strong financial performance with consistent profitability
• Comprehensive service offerings across multiple automotive specialties
• Well-established customer base with excellent online reviews
• Strategic location with high visibility on busy 6-lane thoroughfare
• Proximity to 4 shopping plazas ensuring steady traffic flow
• Newer building with 2,300 sq ft of operational space
• Trusted in luxury vehicles including Lotus and other exotics
• Proven resilience - remained profitable throughout 2008, COVID-19, practically economic-proof essential business. Stayed opened even most businesses closes.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW:
• Annual Revenue: $1,200,000
• Cash Flow: $203,000
• FF&E Value: $190,000
• Minimal inventory ($10,000 included)
• Monthly lease: $9,500 (expires August 2031, then month to month)
OPERATIONS:
The business can operate as absentee-owned, making it attractive for investors. Six service bays provide flexibility for various automotive services with significant capacity for growth. The shop has built a reputation as a leading facility in the area, particularly known for middle-class to exotic car servicing.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
Extensive expansion opportunities include window tinting/wrapping, detailing services, customization work, muffler services, EV maintenance, audio installations, and potential body shop operations. The facility includes a 4-step water clarifier system supporting detailing-business operations.
SUPPORT & TRANSITION:
Seller offers comprehensive 6-month training program including software systems, invoicing, and customer relationship management. Committed to ensuring seamless ownership transition with ongoing support via phone and messaging. Will remain available during transition period to maintain customer relationships.
This automotive service business represents an excellent opportunity in the recession-resistant auto repair industry, combining strong financials, prime location, established operations, and significant growth potential.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:
• Strong financial performance with consistent profitability
• Comprehensive service offerings across multiple automotive specialties
• Well-established customer base with excellent online reviews
• Strategic location with high visibility on busy 6-lane thoroughfare
• Proximity to 4 shopping plazas ensuring steady traffic flow
• Newer building with 2,300 sq ft of operational space
• Trusted in luxury vehicles including Lotus and other exotics
• Proven resilience - remained profitable throughout 2008, COVID-19, practically economic-proof essential business. Stayed opened even most businesses closes.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW:
• Annual Revenue: $1,200,000
• Cash Flow: $203,000
• FF&E Value: $190,000
• Minimal inventory ($10,000 included)
• Monthly lease: $9,500 (expires August 2031, then month to month)
OPERATIONS:
The business can operate as absentee-owned, making it attractive for investors. Six service bays provide flexibility for various automotive services with significant capacity for growth. The shop has built a reputation as a leading facility in the area, particularly known for middle-class to exotic car servicing.
GROWTH POTENTIAL:
Extensive expansion opportunities include window tinting/wrapping, detailing services, customization work, muffler services, EV maintenance, audio installations, and potential body shop operations. The facility includes a 4-step water clarifier system supporting detailing-business operations.
SUPPORT & TRANSITION:
Seller offers comprehensive 6-month training program including software systems, invoicing, and customer relationship management. Committed to ensuring seamless ownership transition with ongoing support via phone and messaging. Will remain available during transition period to maintain customer relationships.
This automotive service business represents an excellent opportunity in the recession-resistant auto repair industry, combining strong financials, prime location, established operations, and significant growth potential.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 25
- Employees
- 6 (4 Full-time, 2 Part-time)
- Facilities & Assets
- 6 bays total, with parking for 9 cars on the lot. Corner location with ample street parking. The building is relatively new with the office located in the middle for easy oversight and control. It sits on a very busy 6-lane street with excellent visibility and is near a shopping plaza offering everything from Starbucks coffee to restaurants and retail stores. A Sheriff’s office is located just across the street for added safety. The building is equipped with solar panels, electric bills are typically zero. The office has an efficient layout with a counter that comfortably fits 2 service writers and 4 guest chairs, plus a water dispenser and restroom. The 6 bays include 1 SMOG check station, an alignment machine with a scissor alignment rack, and 4 regular bays equipped with 10,000-lb capacity heavy-duty lifts. All tire equipment is Hunter brand, along with an Ammco brake lathe. Owner's big toolbox and carts will be included. The shop also features a central oil dispenser system.
- Website
- https://www.instagram.com/a1automotivesvc/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- Car repair, service and maintenance is strong and consistent business, essential and economic-proof business. Opened during covid, and profitable throughout. Probably the most know shop in the area, specializing on Lotus cars, other exotics, great reviews on Yelp and Google.
- Opportunities for Growth
- So much potential on car servicing including tint/wrap shop, detailing business (yes, our facility has 4-steps clarifier), customizations, muffler, performance/track-focused, 4X4 Off-Road, EV service, audio improvement, body shop, etc.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,300
- Rent
- $9,500.00 per month
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retiring. Phase-out. Different job: managing properties.
- Transition Support
- I will train 6 month, phone/WhatsApp messages anytime. Will train to use shop software, familiarize on building invoice/estimate. Will stick around during transition so the old clientele will never notice the transfer of ownership. Owner may continue work with the buyer until buyer wants to be independent.
Listing Info
- ID
- 1990429
- Listing Views
- 115
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