Turnkey Belleville Auto Repair Shop-Fully Equipped For Sale!
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Turnkey Belleville Auto Repair Shop-Fully Equipped For Sale!
Duffy’s Automotive, a trusted and well‑known shop in Belleville, Illinois, is available for purchase. After serving the community for 50 years, the business closed two years ago when the owner stepped away because of health reasons. The facility remains in exceptionally clean, organized, and well‑maintained condition.
All major equipment, tools, and shop infrastructure remain in place, making this an operationally turnkey opportunity for a new owner who wants to reopen quickly and with minimal startup cost.
This setup is ideal for an individual wanting to start his own auto repair business, a multi‑shop operator expanding into the Belleville market, or an investor seeking a value‑add opportunity.
This shop benefits from excellent visibility, easy access, and a long history of community recognition. The “Duffy’s” name still carries goodwill among local customers.
For more information about this turnkey operation, contact the listing agent with Transworld Business Advisors (Mike Mueller) at 618-917-5573 or mikemueller@tworld.com.
Real Estate included through REO STL LLC, 636-400-6100 Listing Broker-William Roland Jr.
All major equipment, tools, and shop infrastructure remain in place, making this an operationally turnkey opportunity for a new owner who wants to reopen quickly and with minimal startup cost.
This setup is ideal for an individual wanting to start his own auto repair business, a multi‑shop operator expanding into the Belleville market, or an investor seeking a value‑add opportunity.
This shop benefits from excellent visibility, easy access, and a long history of community recognition. The “Duffy’s” name still carries goodwill among local customers.
For more information about this turnkey operation, contact the listing agent with Transworld Business Advisors (Mike Mueller) at 618-917-5573 or mikemueller@tworld.com.
Real Estate included through REO STL LLC, 636-400-6100 Listing Broker-William Roland Jr.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 53
- Facilities & Assets
- Duffy’s Automotive served the Belleville community for 50 years, earning a strong reputation for honest work, reliable service, and long‑standing customer relationships. Known for its clean, organized, and well‑maintained shop, the business became a trusted name for generations of local drivers.
After five decades of continuous operation, the owner stepped away and the shop closed, leaving behind a fully equipped, meticulously kept facility that’s ready for a new operator to bring it back to life. - Market Outlook / Competition
- The auto repair market in Belleville is active but fragmented, with a mix of national chains, small independents, and specialty shops.
This creates a favorable environment for a trusted, long‑standing neighborhood shop like Duffy’s to re‑enter the market and quickly regain share. - Opportunities for Growth
- Duffy’s Auto Repair is uniquely positioned for strong, immediate, and long‑term growth.
After serving Belleville for 50 years, the shop built deep community trust and a loyal customer base that has gone underserved since the business closed. This creates a rare opportunity for a new owner to step into a fully equipped, meticulously maintained facility and quickly recapture demand.
Key growth drivers include:
Legacy goodwill — Customers who relied on Duffy’s for decades are still in the market and ready to return once the shop reopens.
Pent‑up demand — With the shop closed for two years, local drivers have been forced to seek service elsewhere, creating an immediate pipeline of potential returning customers.
Aging vehicles — The average vehicle age continues to rise, increasing the need for maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Not included in asking price
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner's health forced him to retire.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2521701
- Listing Views
- 3
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