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Well Established Auto Repair Shop
Business Description
Opportunity for Auto Mechanic who wants their own shop!
This business is an established, family-owned general automotive repair and diagnostics center with over 23 years of customer service relationships. Operating from a prime corner location with high visibility, the shop features an approximately 2,880-square-foot facility equipped with five service bays, three lifts (two hydraulic and one electric), a lobby area, a single bathroom, and a storage room.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of mechanical and maintenance services. While it originally started with a strong focus on emissions testing and related repairs, its primary daily operations now center on mechanical repairs, oil changes, tune-ups, and diagnostics. The shop handles a wide array of vehicle systems, including ABS, air conditioning, braking, electrical, transmissions, and suspension.
The business employs two full-time mechanics. One mechanic is highly trained via trade school and holds specialized state inspection and emissions certifications, while the other brings extensive on-the-job training. One of the mechanics manages the daily opening procedures and positions vehicles for service. The current owner acts as the primary service writer, coordinating daily priority tasks, managing client intake, providing repair estimates, and ordering parts. Administrative tasks and bookkeeping are handled by the owner's spouse from a home office, while an external accountant processes payroll. The shop utilizes specialized software for estimating and invoicing, and tools are a blend of owner-provided specialized equipment and the mechanics' personal toolsets.
The shop enjoys a loyal base of long-term, returning clientele, alongside established relationships with local pre-owned car dealerships that frequently bring in vehicles for servicing. Notably, approximately 25% of the current customer base is Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking, making a bilingual background or the addition of a Chinese-speaking service writer highly advantageous for a future operator. The business currently relies entirely on organic traffic and word-of-mouth, as there are no active marketing campaigns or social media accounts in place. This leaves clear avenues for future growth, including expanding operating hours, introducing tire repair and replacement services, and actively upselling preventative maintenance packages.
For further information please submit any inquiry through this website. You will be required to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to receiving any additional information. Financial information is only provided after the initial phone interview with the Regional Business Broker assigned to this listing. Images on this website are stock images and not actual images of the business. Broker, brokers agents and broker-associates, employees and all other affiliates of Broker have NOT verified any of the information provided here. By submitting your inquiry through this website, you are granting Broker permission to add you to Broker's email subscription list.
The company offers a comprehensive suite of mechanical and maintenance services. While it originally started with a strong focus on emissions testing and related repairs, its primary daily operations now center on mechanical repairs, oil changes, tune-ups, and diagnostics. The shop handles a wide array of vehicle systems, including ABS, air conditioning, braking, electrical, transmissions, and suspension.
The business employs two full-time mechanics. One mechanic is highly trained via trade school and holds specialized state inspection and emissions certifications, while the other brings extensive on-the-job training. One of the mechanics manages the daily opening procedures and positions vehicles for service. The current owner acts as the primary service writer, coordinating daily priority tasks, managing client intake, providing repair estimates, and ordering parts. Administrative tasks and bookkeeping are handled by the owner's spouse from a home office, while an external accountant processes payroll. The shop utilizes specialized software for estimating and invoicing, and tools are a blend of owner-provided specialized equipment and the mechanics' personal toolsets.
The shop enjoys a loyal base of long-term, returning clientele, alongside established relationships with local pre-owned car dealerships that frequently bring in vehicles for servicing. Notably, approximately 25% of the current customer base is Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking, making a bilingual background or the addition of a Chinese-speaking service writer highly advantageous for a future operator. The business currently relies entirely on organic traffic and word-of-mouth, as there are no active marketing campaigns or social media accounts in place. This leaves clear avenues for future growth, including expanding operating hours, introducing tire repair and replacement services, and actively upselling preventative maintenance packages.
For further information please submit any inquiry through this website. You will be required to complete a Non-Disclosure Agreement prior to receiving any additional information. Financial information is only provided after the initial phone interview with the Regional Business Broker assigned to this listing. Images on this website are stock images and not actual images of the business. Broker, brokers agents and broker-associates, employees and all other affiliates of Broker have NOT verified any of the information provided here. By submitting your inquiry through this website, you are granting Broker permission to add you to Broker's email subscription list.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 23
- Employees
- 2 Full-time
The business employs 2 full-time auto repair mechanics. They complete diagnostic - Facilities & Assets
- The repair shop is approximately 2,880 square feet and consists of 5 bays, 3 lifts (2 hydraulic lifts and 1
electric), a single bathroom and a storage room. There is parking for approximately 8 cars between the front and rear of the property. Specialized tools are provided by the owner, but the mechanics do use their personal tools. - Market Outlook / Competition
- 25% of current customers are Cantonese and Mandarin speaking. Many customers are long term,
returning customers. An ideal buyer would be a Chinese-speaking buyer or someone who would like to hire a Chinese-speaking service writer and is very experienced in this field of work. The business does not have any established fleet account contracts, but the shop is used by local
dealerships. - Opportunities for Growth
- This established, family-owned auto shop has built 23 years of loyal customer relationships from a high-visibility, five-bay facility equipped with three lifts. While initially focused on emissions, daily operations now center on comprehensive mechanical repairs, electrical diagnostics, and tune-ups handled by two full-time mechanics. The owner manages customer intake, estimates, and parts ordering, while administrative tasks are handled remotely. Benefiting from a steady base of returning clientele and recurring business from local dealerships, the business uniquely serves a customer base that is 25% Cantonese and Mandarin-speaking. Operating strictly on word-of-mouth without any digital marketing presence, the shop presents clear growth opportunities through expanded operating hours, the addition of tire services, and targeted advertising.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Leased
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Retirement
Listing Info
- ID
- 2515899
- Listing Views
- 226
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