Atlantic Automotive at 50 John A Dunn Memorial Drive in Rockland, Massachusetts is the only full-service gas station in town — and one of the most uniquely positioned automotive businesses on the South Shore.
Operating for years at the same location, this business has grown from $359,000 in annual revenue in 2020 to $690,616 in verified 2025 revenue — a 92% increase driven entirely by rising service quality, not volume. The average repair order has climbed from $191 to $592 per vehicle, reflecting a loyal, premium customer base that keeps coming back.
What separates this business from every other gas station listing in Massachusetts is its Massachusetts Class C Commercial Vehicle Inspection License. This certification authorizes Atlantic Automotive to inspect both passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles weighing up to 25,000 pounds — making it the only inspection station of its kind in the immediate area. Obtaining this license requires dedicated bay specifications, a CDL-holding certified inspector, and Registry of Motor Vehicles approval, a process that typically takes 12 to 24 months. The inspection operation alone generates $84,000 per year in sticker revenue, and the heavy vehicle inspection service — available to contractors, municipalities, fleet operators, and logistics companies who currently have no local alternative — has never been actively marketed.
The physical operation includes three fully equipped service bays with professional Rotary lifts, three underground fuel tanks holding 6,000 gallons each for 18,000 gallons of total capacity, and a 40-vehicle display lot currently generating only a fraction of its potential. Services include brakes, exhaust, suspension, tires, oil changes, tune-ups, and full Massachusetts state inspections for both passenger and commercial vehicles.
The property itself sits on 21,283 square feet of BUSINE-zoned commercial land with a 2,501 square foot building, a scenic pond directly behind the property, and a CVS pharmacy as the immediate neighbor — a high-visibility, commercially active corridor with strong daily traffic.
The opportunity for the incoming owner is straightforward. This business closes at 4 o'clock every afternoon, leaving every commuter, contractor, and customer who needs service after work to drive somewhere else. The parking lot holds 40 vehicles and currently sells 30 to 40 cars per year at $1,500 to $1,700 profit per vehicle — while a focused used car operation on that same lot could realistically move 30 vehicles per month, adding over half a million dollars in annual gross profit. The heavy vehicle inspection license is sitting dormant while local fleet operators travel 30 miles for a service this business is already licensed to provide. None of these improvements require capital investment. They require attention, extended hours, and focused management.
This is not a turnaround. The business is profitable and growing. This is an activation — a market position that is already built, already licensed, and already earning, waiting for an owner who sees what it can become.
The property also carries meaningful redevelopment optionality. The 21,283 square foot BUSINE-zoned parcel with pond views and CVS adjacency represents a legitimate South Shore mixed-use development site for a buyer with a longer horizon.
Asking Price: $3.8M
2025 Gross Revenue: $690,616 — Verified
Inspection Revenue: $84,000/year
Service Bays: 3 with Rotary Lifts
Fuel Capacity: 18,000 gallons — 3 underground tanks
Lot Size: 21,283 SF · Building: 2,501 SF
Monthly Operating Costs: ~$45,000 including fuel
Only full-service station in Rockland