Established 55+ Year Auto Repair Shop – High-Trust, Family-Owned – Jacksonville, FL
Long-standing auto repair and maintenance business with over 55 years of continuous operations in the Jacksonville market. Known for reliability, honesty, and top-quality service, this family-owned shop has built a strong local following and consistently earns excellent customer reviews.
The business provides full-service automotive repair for cars, trucks, and fleet vehicles, including:
- Oil, lube, and filter services
- Full diagnostics
- Engine, transmission, brake, and suspension repairs
- Preventative maintenance for consumer and commercial clients
Located in a high-demand area with strong repeat traffic, the shop has significant capacity for continued growth through expanded marketing, fleet contracts, hiring additional techs, or extending hours.
Ideal Buyer:
A strategic acquirer, multi-shop operator, or fleet services group looking to expand immediately into a proven Jacksonville location with a long-standing reputation and stable customer base.
Potential growth:
The shop is not performing to its full potential. Shops of this size should be pulling in at least $3 million in revenue. The current manager / owner is largely absentee which poses numerous challenges for the business.
Highlights:
- 55+ years in business, same family ownership
- Seller open to financing
- Strong reviews and excellent word-of-mouth reputation
- Broad service offering with room to scale
- Serves both consumer and fleet accounts
- Turnkey operation in a desirable Jacksonville area
Additional Details:
Inventory: $1,000 Included in asking price
Employees: 5 Full-time
Facilities: The facility is well-equipped with 14+ service bays and 10+ lifts, allowing the shop to efficiently handle high volumes of work and reduce customer wait times. Its state-of-the-art equipment and experienced team of skilled technicians support a wide range of repair capabilities, making it a true one-stop shop for automotive care. Located along a highly visible and accessible corridor, the business benefits from steady customer demand and a loyal client base that spans multiple generations.
Competition: The automotive repair industry in Jacksonville benefits from steady, year-round demand fueled by a large local population and consistent vehicle ownership. This business stands out from the competition with its long-standing reputation, loyal customer base, and experienced team of technicians. With 14+ service bays and state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment, the shop is well-positioned to handle high volumes and a wide range of services.
Growth & Expansion: The ability for growth is exponential! Shops with this many bays should be generating 3-4xs the revenue. Ownership is semi-absentee and adding more technicians to increase number of vehicles repaired and increasing average Repair Order Amount. There is ample room on property for servicing additional work.
Financing: Seller financing available
Support & Training: Owner will stay on for a reasonable time frame to help with a smooth transition
Reason for Selling: Owner has other real estate ventures
