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Established Automotive Repair & Maintenance Business

Minnesota, USA
Updated 1 hour ago
Established 1978

An established full-service automotive repair and maintenance business serving a strong regional customer base in southern Minnesota. The company has been operating in the market for approximately 48 years and has built a longstanding reputation for dependable service, quality workmanship, and convenient automotive solutions. Current ownership acquired the business and associated property approximately 4.5 years ago and has since invested in improving operating capacity, workflow, and overall efficiency. The business provides a broad range of automotive services, including vehicle diagnostics, mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance, tire services, inspections, parts replacement, and other routine automotive needs. Its diversified service offering allows the company to serve customers throughout the vehicle ownership cycle rather than relying on a single service category. Since the current ownership transition, revenue has increased substantially from approximately $1.2 million at acquisition to nearly $1.9 million, demonstrating continued customer demand and successful operational improvements. The business benefits from an established customer base, experienced operations, a recognized local presence, and a service model that generates recurring demand as vehicles require ongoing maintenance and repairs. The opportunity may be well suited for an experienced automotive operator, multi-location owner, strategic buyer, or entrepreneur seeking an established platform with a lengthy operating history and additional potential for growth. Opportunities may include expanding service capacity, increasing customer retention and marketing efforts, optimizing technician utilization, and adding complementary automotive services. Additional information, including detailed financial statements, customer and operational information, facility details, and other confidential business information, will be provided to qualified prospective buyers following execution of a confidentiality agreement.

Ff&e

Included in the asking price

Real Estate

Owned

Inventory Value

Included in the asking price

Growth & Expansion

Potential growth opportunities include increasing service capacity, improving technician utilization, expanding preventative maintenance programs, strengthening digital marketing and customer retention efforts, increasing fleet and commercial accounts, adding complementary automotive services, and optimizing scheduling and workflow. Additional growth may also be available through expanded hours or additional service bays, subject to facility capacity and market demand.

Support & Training

The seller is expected to provide a reasonable transition period to assist a qualified buyer with the transfer of operations, customer relationships, vendor relationships, procedures, and other business-specific knowledge. Training and transition support will be structured according to the final purchase agreement and the buyer's experience level.

Facilities & Assets

The business operates from an established automotive service facility serving the surrounding regional market. The operation is equipped for general automotive repair, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, tire services, mechanical work, and related vehicle services. Assets are expected to include automotive service equipment, diagnostic tools, lifts, shop equipment, inventory, furnishings, fixtures, and other items necessary for ongoing operations. Real estate and specific included assets should be confirmed as part of the transaction and detailed in the confidential materials.

Reason for Selling

Seller is pursuing other personal and business priorities and believes the company is well positioned for continued operation under new ownership.

Financials

Asking Price
$3M
RevenueMost Recent Year
$1.9M
Earnings (SDE)Last Reported
$700K
Assets Value
Undisclosed
Seller Financing
Not available

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