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Business Description
Family oriented established crew good money and little to no drama.
Established 7-bay automotive repair shop in Missoula, MT, generating $1.4M annual revenue with exceptional 19.3% cash flow margin. Founded in 1959, this profitable operation offers comprehensive automotive services including A/C repair, general automotive repair, transmissions, and differentials.
Financial Performance:
- Annual Revenue: $1,400,000
- Cash Flow (SDE): $270,000
- EBITDA: $250,000
- Strong profitability with owner working minimal hours
Business Operations:
- 5 experienced employees (3 technicians, 2 office staff)
- 4,800 sq ft facility with modern equipment
- Up-to-date scan tools and diagnostic equipment
- Established customer base with top 5 Google reviews among 40+ local competitors
- Owner describes business as top 1% performer in Missoula market
Owner Benefits:
- Current owner works only 20 hours weekly in absentee capacity
- Well-trained, knowledgeable staff requiring minimal supervision
- Comprehensive training and transition support included
- Owner's spouse handles bookkeeping (3 hours weekly)
Growth Potential:
- Technicians currently produce 27 hours weekly with capacity for 40 hours
- Opportunity to implement bonus or flat-rate system for increased productivity
- Owner indicates significant room for expansion with proper incentive structures
- Projected to exceed $1,450,000 gross revenue
Includes:
- FF&E valued at $100,000
- Inventory worth $70,000
- Real estate available separately (valued at $1,100,000)
- Comprehensive training program
- Smooth ownership transition support
Financing:
- Seller financing available with $500,000 down payment
- Business is relocatable if desired
This turnkey operation represents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a profitable automotive business with established systems, experienced staff, and significant growth potential in a stable market.
Financial Performance:
- Annual Revenue: $1,400,000
- Cash Flow (SDE): $270,000
- EBITDA: $250,000
- Strong profitability with owner working minimal hours
Business Operations:
- 5 experienced employees (3 technicians, 2 office staff)
- 4,800 sq ft facility with modern equipment
- Up-to-date scan tools and diagnostic equipment
- Established customer base with top 5 Google reviews among 40+ local competitors
- Owner describes business as top 1% performer in Missoula market
Owner Benefits:
- Current owner works only 20 hours weekly in absentee capacity
- Well-trained, knowledgeable staff requiring minimal supervision
- Comprehensive training and transition support included
- Owner's spouse handles bookkeeping (3 hours weekly)
Growth Potential:
- Technicians currently produce 27 hours weekly with capacity for 40 hours
- Opportunity to implement bonus or flat-rate system for increased productivity
- Owner indicates significant room for expansion with proper incentive structures
- Projected to exceed $1,450,000 gross revenue
Includes:
- FF&E valued at $100,000
- Inventory worth $70,000
- Real estate available separately (valued at $1,100,000)
- Comprehensive training program
- Smooth ownership transition support
Financing:
- Seller financing available with $500,000 down payment
- Business is relocatable if desired
This turnkey operation represents an exceptional opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a profitable automotive business with established systems, experienced staff, and significant growth potential in a stable market.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 66
- Employees
- 6 (6 Full-time)
- Currently Relocatable
- Yes
- Facilities & Assets
- All lifts, diagnostic equipment, tools, jacks, programs, benches, clientele, etc. come with the business. Large parking lot. All advertising in place. Owner is willing to stay on for training and ease of change over. Real-estate can be purchased at 1.1m owner can carry with down payment.
- Market Outlook / Competition
- We are in the top 1% of shops here in Missoula. There are other shops but few that turn the numbers we do. We are also in the top 5 for google reviews with approximately 40 other shops in Missoula.
- Opportunities for Growth
- There is much room for growth as I have become comfortable the way it is. Employees could produce more with a bonus system. I personally was ok with an easy work environment with low headaches and low drama. My shop techs produce about 27hrs a week and could easily do closer to 40 with a little bonus system or change over to flat rate.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 4,800
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Looking to retire early and spend more time in my vacation rentals and developme
- Transition Support
- Owner to stay on for change over and training. Shop program has training also which will be included. My roll on this is very low hour and almost absentee at this point. My wife does all the books, an average of 3hrs a week.
- Financing Options
- May finance some with 500,000 down
Listing Info
- ID
- 2113601
- Listing Views
- 10296
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