Niche Automotive-$185K 2 YR Avg. SDE-Seller Financing
Business Description
A rare chance to acquire a highly specialized, passion-driven automotive repair facility with a 40-year legacy in Southern California. Operating in an incredibly lucrative niche, with practically zero local competition; there are only two other specialty shops of this kind in the entire county.
Financial Performance:
2023: Revenue $1,201,393 - SDE $153,955
2024: Revenue $1,307,094 - SDE $176,049
2025: Revenue $1,344,049 - SDE $195,496
Key Investment Highlights:
Niche Automotive: Standard mechanic shops lack the highly technical expertise required for this work, roughly 90% of local auto shops outsource these specialty repairs directly to this business. The shop also commands high-margin, recession-resistant work from commercial fleets, servicing vehicles for the cities of Carlsbad, Vista, Oceanside, SDG&E, and UPS.
High-ticket margins: Jobs command an average ticket of $1,200 to $1,700, with complex jobs bringing in $3,000 to $4,000. Meanwhile, the other high-volume department manufactures, machines, and balances between 10 and 20 custom units a day.
Facility & Operations: The business operates out of a highly optimized, 10,000-square-foot facility equipped with three main bays and seven specialized lifts, perfectly set up to handle anything from small sports cars to massive commercial box trucks and lifted Jeeps. A major financial advantage of this acquisition is the sub-tenant currently occupying a 2,000-square-foot suite vacating the property on December 31st. This provides an immediate opportunity for a new owner to expand the shop floor, add more lifts, or build a dedicated showroom space.
Key Personnel: The facility runs on a highly efficient team of seven staff members. The front of the house is entirely managed by a Service and Sales Manager with over 30 years of industry experience. The shop floor is anchored by irreplaceable technical talent, a Master Technician who has worked at this specific shop for over 26 years. The current owners act in floating management and administrative roles.
Growth Opportunities:
-Immediate Rate Optimization: The shop's current labor rate of $150 per hour is currently one of the lowest in the county, offering an immediate opportunity to increase margins to the county standard of $200/hour without losing clientele.
-E-Commerce Expansion: The business operates almost entirely on word of mouth and referrals. A modernized website with click-to-order functionality could instantly scale this business into a nationwide shipping and receiving hub.
-New Service Lines: By utilizing the soon to be vacant 2,000 sq. ft. suite, a buyer can easily introduce additional services.
Reason for Selling:
After 10 highly successful years of ownership, the sellers are retiring and relocating to their property in the Midwest to be closer to family. To ensure a flawless handover, the owner is willing to stay on part-time for up to a year to help transition relationships and provide specialized consulting.
Ideal Buyer:
An operator looking to expand into a high-demand market, or an experienced mechanic ready to own a business with a proven foundation.
Financial Performance:
2023: Revenue $1,201,393 - SDE $153,955
2024: Revenue $1,307,094 - SDE $176,049
2025: Revenue $1,344,049 - SDE $195,496
Key Investment Highlights:
Niche Automotive: Standard mechanic shops lack the highly technical expertise required for this work, roughly 90% of local auto shops outsource these specialty repairs directly to this business. The shop also commands high-margin, recession-resistant work from commercial fleets, servicing vehicles for the cities of Carlsbad, Vista, Oceanside, SDG&E, and UPS.
High-ticket margins: Jobs command an average ticket of $1,200 to $1,700, with complex jobs bringing in $3,000 to $4,000. Meanwhile, the other high-volume department manufactures, machines, and balances between 10 and 20 custom units a day.
Facility & Operations: The business operates out of a highly optimized, 10,000-square-foot facility equipped with three main bays and seven specialized lifts, perfectly set up to handle anything from small sports cars to massive commercial box trucks and lifted Jeeps. A major financial advantage of this acquisition is the sub-tenant currently occupying a 2,000-square-foot suite vacating the property on December 31st. This provides an immediate opportunity for a new owner to expand the shop floor, add more lifts, or build a dedicated showroom space.
Key Personnel: The facility runs on a highly efficient team of seven staff members. The front of the house is entirely managed by a Service and Sales Manager with over 30 years of industry experience. The shop floor is anchored by irreplaceable technical talent, a Master Technician who has worked at this specific shop for over 26 years. The current owners act in floating management and administrative roles.
Growth Opportunities:
-Immediate Rate Optimization: The shop's current labor rate of $150 per hour is currently one of the lowest in the county, offering an immediate opportunity to increase margins to the county standard of $200/hour without losing clientele.
-E-Commerce Expansion: The business operates almost entirely on word of mouth and referrals. A modernized website with click-to-order functionality could instantly scale this business into a nationwide shipping and receiving hub.
-New Service Lines: By utilizing the soon to be vacant 2,000 sq. ft. suite, a buyer can easily introduce additional services.
Reason for Selling:
After 10 highly successful years of ownership, the sellers are retiring and relocating to their property in the Midwest to be closer to family. To ensure a flawless handover, the owner is willing to stay on part-time for up to a year to help transition relationships and provide specialized consulting.
Ideal Buyer:
An operator looking to expand into a high-demand market, or an experienced mechanic ready to own a business with a proven foundation.
About the Business
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 12,000
- Rent
- $11,057.00 per month
Listing Info
- ID
- 2519880
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