West Palm Beach, FL
$175,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$175,000
Destin, FL
$50,000
Gordon, GA
$800,000
Boynton Beach, FL
$500,000
Largo, FL
$1,300,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$465,000
Suffolk County, NY
$500,000
Orange County, CA
$55,000
Buffalo County, NE
$250,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$35,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,500,000
Brampton, ON
$100,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$100,000
Las Vegas, NV
$49,000
Tallahassee, FL
$329,000
San Francisco, CA
$399,000
Lana Hout
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Cobb County, GA
$1,500,000
Richmond, VA
$75,000
Port St. Lucie, FL
$290,000
Gardena, CA
$59,000
British Columbia
$99,000
Cape Coral, FL
$20,000
Richmond, VA
$2,700,000
Sacramento, CA
$194,000
North Highlands, CA
$400,000
Broward County, FL
$890,000
Broward County, FL
$225,000
Visalia, CA
$80,000
Boone, NC
$125,000
Miami, FL
$500,000
Apache Junction, AZ
$60,000
Burlington County, NJ
$789,000
Bossier City, LA
$1,000,000
Hempstead, NY
$189,000
Monroe County, FL
$1,500,000
Lafayette, LA
$2,925,000
Mississippi
$150,000
Florida
$600,000
Cape Coral, FL
$194,000
Oceanside, NY
$250,000
Rialto, CA
$999,999
Jefferson County, CO
$795,000
Burbank, CA
$150,000
Melbourne, FL
$65,000
David Aldridge
Aldridge and Associates Business Brokers
Serving Washington County, OR
Our company was founded in 1979.
Reseda, CA
$90,000
Port Arthur, TX
$1,400,000
Raleigh, NC
$130,000
Houston, TX
$375,000
Ontario
$1,998,000
Princeton, TX
$2,400,000
Some automotive and boat businesses for sale specialize in retail, while others focus on providing services like repairs and maintenance, and still others offer a combination of both. From auto repair shops and car washes to towing companies, truck stops, and gas stations, the businesses in the automotive sector keep consumers moving.
The auto repair and maintenance industry is bouncing back from 2020 pandemic related disruptions. The auto industry accounts for 3% of GDP for the U.S. and employs over 1.7 million people. This sector is expected to expand by over 5% during the next decade. With projected growth in both marine and automotive repair industries, businesses in these sectors may be good investments. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing automotive or boat business is that it comes with established credibility in the market. Some of the most popular categories include:
Valuations of automotive and boat businesses vary depending on the category of services and local markets. Overall, trends for the sector show these businesses remain popular options for acquisition. With over 70% growth over the last five years, the average sale price for automotive and boat businesses in 2023 was $555,000.
Automotive and Boat Business PricesYear Sold | Median Asking Price | Median Sale Price |
2018 | $399,000 | $299,000 |
2019 | $389,450 | $350,000 |
2020 | $449,500 | $420,000 |
2021 | $472,500 | $450,000 |
2022 | $515,200 | $499,500 |
2023 | $595,000 | $555,000 |
Knowing the value of your automotive and boat business is key to developing a successful exit plan if you’re thinking about selling it. If you’re looking to sell your automotive company, see our Guide, How to Value & Sell Your Automotive Business, to get started.