Rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, semi-absentee engine rebuilding operation serving the greater San Bernardino area. With projected $2.2M+ revenue and over $900K in SDE this year, this business completes 400+ engines annually with consistent backlog and built-in growth demand.

Established in November 2024 by a 38-year industry veteran, this independent automotive shop has quickly become one of the most trusted engine rebuilding specialists near San Bernardino, California. The company focuses exclusively on complete engine rebuilds for American, Japanese, and Korean cars and light trucks, no general mechanic work, allowing for operational efficiency, specialization, and strong margins. Known for its 3-year unlimited mileage warranty and competitive mid-market pricing, the business enjoys constant inbound demand driven by Google advertising and strong word-of-mouth referrals.

Key Financial Highlights

- Gross Revenue: $1.87M+

- Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $871K

- Exceptional 46.5% SDE Margin

- Strong 80.8% Gross Profit Margin

Seller Open to 10% Seller Financing

Operations & Competitive Edge

The shop operates from an 8,500–9,000 sq ft facility with a 5+5 year lease at approximately $11,300/month (including CAM and utilities). The weekly workflow is highly systematized: engines are pulled Monday, stripped Tuesday, rebuilt midweek, and vehicles released by Friday—resulting in a consistent one-week turnaround per engine.

The business runs with 7 full-time employees, including 5 mechanics paid per engine ($1,000 per completed job), creating strong productivity incentives and minimal oversight requirements. Two experienced front-office staff manage calls, pricing, scheduling, and vendor coordination. The owner currently works only 20–25 hours per week and leaves the country for three months each year with no operational disruption, demonstrating true semi-absentee functionality.

A key differentiator is the 3-year unlimited mileage warranty (parts and labor), paired with competitive pricing ranging from $3,295 to $12,000 per engine depending on vehicle type. Multiple established parts suppliers ensure redundancy and supply stability.

Reason for Sale

The owner is selling due to health concerns and retirement after nearly four decades in the automotive industry. The business itself is strong, growing, and in high demand.

Growth Opportunities

- Hire 1–2 additional mechanics to increase output from 7 to 10+ engines per week (demand already exists)

- Expand digital marketing to Facebook and Instagram to increase lead flow

- Open a second location 50+ miles away using the proven, replicable model

- Implement CRM/POS systems to enhance customer tracking and operational efficiency

With additional staffing and marketing, this single location alone could scale significantly. A multi-location strategy could realistically build a $5M+ revenue enterprise within three years.

Ideal Buyer Profile

This opportunity is ideal for an automotive entrepreneur, operator, or investor seeking a high-cash-flow, systemized business with limited owner dependency. A buyer who appreciates operational discipline and understands automotive service economics will find substantial upside and long-term wealth potential here.

Comprehensive training will be provided for 2–3 weeks, with vendor introductions and operational handoff included to ensure a smooth transition.

For more information on this high-demand engine rebuilding business near San Bernardino, including detailed financials and a full operations overview, please submit a business inquiry.