Turnkey 13,000 Sq Ft Collision Repair Shop Near LAX — Permitted Heated Spray Booth, Low Rent, Staff in Place

Established, operating collision repair shop in Hawthorne, CA, minutes from LAX and the 405/105. Step into a fully permitted, fully equipped, freshly serviced body shop in one of Southern California's busiest markets — without the years and six‑figure cost of building one. With the new LAX Rental Car Center open three miles away, an existing rental‑brand relationship, and a DRP‑ready facility, the new owner has several clear paths to grow.

Facility & Lease

13,000 sq ft shop and office space plus a large lot (~60 spaces) for customer and fleet staging
Recently renovated interior and entrance, modern customer waiting area and front office
Base rent only $15,000/month NNN (~$1.15/sq ft) — well below South Bay market
Lease: 4 years remaining plus a 5‑year option;
All permits and licenses active and in hand — BAR Automotive Repair Dealer, Seller's Permit, city business license

Paint Booth & Equipment — Fully Serviced

Permitted heated refinishing spray booth (SCAQMD‑compliant) — permit active and transferable, in place since 2015, in continuous operation
Frame machine, two lifts, welding equipment
Rotary screw air compressors with dryers
Complete hand tools, shop furniture, computers, and estimating software
Everything just went through a full service cycle: all equipment inspected and serviced, fresh oil and filters in every compressor, new booth filters, complete booth maintenance. Ready to produce on day one

Reputation & Customer Base

50+ five‑star Yelp reviews; ~190 Google reviews, 4.9★
Website (losangelescollision), Google Business Profile, and Yelp profile can transfer with the sale — a proven source of retail and referral traffic. If not needed for the buyer's model (e.g., an MSO rebranding), seller is open to a corresponding price adjustment
Active B2B and fleet accounts — rental car, commercial fleet, and business customers under current agreements provide recurring volume

Deal Structure

Equipment, inventory, goodwill, and customer relationships; online assets included at buyer's option
Lease assignment to a qualified buyer
Seller financing available for a qualified buyer
Full training and transition period

Reason for Sale
The owner has relocated out of the Los Angeles area and is offering the business to a new owner who can run it hands‑on locally. The shop remains fully operational, and freshly serviced.

Growth Opportunity: New LAX Rental Car Center
On March 11, 2026, LAX opened its Consolidated Rental Car Center — a 6.4‑million‑sq‑ft facility housing all 12 on‑airport rental companies with capacity for 21,000 vehicles, built ahead of the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics. This shop sits about three miles away and already works with a major national rental brand. The entire LAX rental fleet concentrated minutes down the road is a volume opportunity the new owner can build on.

Multiple Paths Forward

DRP‑ready — facility, permits, and equipment meet insurer direct‑repair requirements
Independent retail — strong reviews and online presence drive walk‑in and referral traffic
Commercial & fleet — expand existing rental, fleet, and B2B relationships, including the LAX rental market

Ideal for an operator looking to expand, an MSO adding a South Bay location, a painter or tech ready to own their own shop, or a fleet/rental business that wants in‑house repair capacity.