Very Positive Community Relationships, Loyal Customers!
This auto repair and smog testing business was started in 1976, as a sole proprietorship in a two-bay service station. The business moved in 1977 and occupied a 2,000 square ft warehouse space before expanding to occupy about 4,000 square ft at that location. In 1987, a larger facility became available and business continued to expand. It now occupies approximately 12,000 square ft of the facility. The business provides repairs as well as performing preventative maintenance and diagnosis and incorporated in 2003.
DISCLOSURES: This business requires license(s): Bureau of Automotive Repair; Bureau of Automotive
Repair License for Smog Station. Hazardous items on premise are stored and disposed of according to
state and county regulations. Leased BAR-OIS Smog Machine, month by month lease. Customer warranty
obligations include repairs warrantied for 12 months or 12,000 miles unless otherwise specified. There
are pending quarterly rebates.
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Additional Details:
Inventory: $33,000 Included in asking price
Employees: 5
Facilities: The business has occupied the same location since 1987. The facility is approximately 12,000 square feet and includes a front office, a reception space, two additional private offices and bathrooms and room for storage. The shop space has 12 work stations, 9 lifts, as well as a kitchenette, and an additional office that is currently being used for storage. There is shared parking at the front. The current lease expires in December 2024. The landlord has been easy to work with.
Competition: Due to the nature of automobile ownership, vehicles will continue to require maintenance and repair work. The majority of the current clientele are private vehicle owners but the business does service some local fleet vehicles.
Growth & Expansion: The business has benefited most from word-of-mouth referrals. Due to a personnel (technician) change there is now potential to handle a higher car count. Also, the shop management software has a new marketing product that will commence in October 2024.
Support & Training: Owner is willing to provide a reasonable transition and training period for a new owner the terms of which shall be agreed to and defined in a Definitive Agreement (such as an Asset Purchase Agreement).
Reason for Selling: The owner is selling the business to pursue retirement.
