San Diego, CA
This business has been operating successfully for many years and has a proven track record of profitability, with unit level economics that are unparalleled in the industry. With access to extensive...
Automotive and Boat Businesses For Sale in California
Market Info
Multi-Unit, Automotive Business in San Diego, CA
EBITDA: $3,500,000
High RIO Automotive Franchise in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Data driven automotive service business with a simple, disruptive operating model gaining market share in a highly fragmented industry. Clean, compact, and recognizable storefront with small footprint...
EBITDA: $2,800,000
Auto Body and Paint Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key, full-service auto body and paint shop situated on a prominent 17,000 sq ft corner lot in the heart of Los Angeles. This well-established operation comes...
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Auto Body and Paint Shop in North Hollywood / No. Ho.
North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key, full-service auto body and paint shop situated on a secured corner lot in the heart of Los Angeles. This well-established operation comes fully equipped...
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Auto Repair, Orange County, Low Rent - Priced To Sell!
Orange County, CA
This auto repair shop presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or a buyer looking to expand an existing operation. The facility is equipped with two above-ground hoists and reported...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands
San Diego County, CA
Auto Repair Business for sale with a strong local presence in San Diego. 3,200-sf Warehouse/office +725-sf Mezzanine. 2 Lifts and 2 Roll-up doors. 3-year Average Revenue: $286,786/year. 3-year Average...
Cash Flow: $66,655
Multi-Location Car Rental Franchise Business - Prime Markets!
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location car rental franchise business operating under two recognized and complementary brands. Strategically located at three...
EBITDA: $7,210,000
Established Auto Garage in High-Traffic Area – Priced to Move!
Riverside County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Coachella Valley Dre: 02120938 Established auto repair with outstanding reputation. This Riverside, CA business has been family owned for many years and the seller is...
Cash Flow: $138,801
Gas Station w/ Real Property & More Approx. $530,000 Net Profit
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, nationally recognized, branded gas station with a convenience store, U-Haul franchise, and valuable real estate. This well-established...
Gas Station, C-store, Carwash & Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Over $500,000 net income Gas station, C-store & carwash This fantastic location is located at a very busy intersection in the heart of Sacramento County. The owner claims he sells over 110,000 to...
Full-Service Car Wash $290,000, Property Available for $990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
• BUSINESS ONLY $290,000, Property Available for $990,000 • Established Reputation: San Bernardino is recognized as the first full-service car wash to offer 100% hand wash services since 1989,...
Established Auto Repair Business, Smog, DMV Services
Murrieta, CA
Established Auto Repair Business with Smog & DMV Services – Southern California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established automotive service business in a high-traffic area of Southern...
Roll-Off Dumpster Service Rentals
Monterey County, CA
Perfect for sole proprietor/owner operator, and/or an add-on for an existing business complimentary to this one! Year-round business with minimal seasonal changes. Run your own schedule. This is a...
Cash Flow: $116,961
SBA Approved: Absentee Owned, Profitable Truck & Van Upfitting
$5,000,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Premier Los Angeles Event Rental Company — 30+ Year Legacy
Los Angeles County, CA
Asset-backed acquisition. Asking price secured by ~$2.93M of professionally maintained event inventory, supported by 32 years of trade goodwill, a tenured GM, and a loyal multigenerational clientele....
Cash Flow: $395,787
Mobil Gas Station with Circle K C-Store. Hard Corner.
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a must see, newly remodeled Mobil gas station with Circle K convenience store and ABC liquor license, located on a hard corner of a major intersection on the border of Orange County and LA...
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Annie L Adjchavanich
Secret HQ, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Secret HQ, Inc is boutique California real estate brokerage specializing in second generation restaurant and bar business opportunities (ABC Type 41, 47, 48). Pizza, donut/dessert, bakery, ice cream, coffee, juice, boba and cafe spaces are our specialty. Beauty, wellness, nail salons, hair salons, spa businesses.
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Successful Towing and Abandon Vehicle Abatement Compony
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
Very successful Towing Company since 1995. Seller is motivated to sell this very successful business and all its equipment and inventory. Real Estate comes with this great business. Buyer Profile and...
EBITDA: $171,827
Auto Repair Shop for Sale - Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
For Sale: Established AAMCO Transmission & Auto Repair Shop Upside Potential: The average AAMCO generates $1.1M in annual revenue—huge growth opportunity! Nationally Recognized Brand: Benefit from...
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Auto Repair Shop for Sale - Morgan Hill, CA
Morgan Hill, CA
Nationally Recognized Brand: Benefit from strong brand reputation and support. Perfect opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking to step into a well-established auto repair business with...
Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Paint in Sacramento Region SC2197
California
Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Paint in Sacramento Region SC2197 Financial Information Asking Price: $495,000 Cash Flow: $215,000 Gross Revenue: $1,000,000 Down Payment: $371,250 This Northern...
Cash Flow: $215,000
Established Smog Shop! Seeking Owner/Operator (25+ Years)
Redlands, CA
Quit your job and become your own boss! This well-established Star Certified Smog Shop, located in a thriving and rapidly growing area, has been in business for over 25 years. Known for its excellent...
Cash Flow: $68,000
Lancaster, CA | Auto Body & Collision Center | $405K Owner-Adj. EBITDA
Los Angeles County, CA
Established collision and paint business with a steady revenue model and a well-known brand behind it. The work is a mix of retail, trade, and fleet, which keeps things balanced and holds up well even...
Cash Flow: $405,000
Fresno, CA | Auto Body & Collision Center | $533K Owner-Adj. EBITDA
Fresno County, CA
Established collision and paint business with a steady, recession-resistant revenue model and a well-known brand behind it. The work is a healthy mix of retail, trade, and fleet, which keeps the book...
Cash Flow: $533,000
Santa Maria, CA- Automotive Franchise for Sale
Santa Maria, CA
Simple, repeatable operations that generate robust cash flow, boasting an impressive 70%+ repeat customer rate. Situated in a prime retail-dense trade area, this franchise is strategically positioned...
Cash Flow: $275,000
Big Bear Auto Repair
$350,000
Big Bear Lake, CA
B2B Wholesale Distribution Business - Concord, CA
Concord, CA
Proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system...
B2B Wholesale Distribution Business- Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
Turnkey Auto Body shop near LAX-DRP-ready, Low rent
Asset Sale
Hawthorne, CA
Turnkey 13,000 Sq Ft Collision Repair Facility Near LAX — Permitted Heated Spray Booth, Low Rent, Staff in Place Established collision repair shop in Hawthorne, CA, minutes from LAX and the 405/105...
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Fully Equipped Specialty Vehicle Restoration Shop for Sale-200k OBO
Asset Sale
Palm Springs, CA
Unlock an untapped goldmine in the Palm Springs automotive market with the acquisition of a proven 15-year facility. While competitors fight for scraps in the saturated passenger-car segment, this...
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Established Auto Collision Repair Business – Fully Equipped Facility
Asset Sale
San Diego County, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established auto collision and body repair business that has served its market for seven years. The business previously generated annual revenues exceeding...
Profitable Harley-Davidson dealership in California
Asset Sale
California
Harley-Davidson dealership in northern California with a great territory. High performance dealership with operating processes and systems in place. Gaining market share in its dealer assigned...
CAR WASH + 3 Bays Automotive Center
Lease Only
Apple Valley, CA
CAR WASH + 3 Bays Automotive Center • 30-years lease $12,000 per mo. NNN - lease deposit equivalent to 1 year rent • NO - bank financing, NO - loans or loan fees, NO - lengthy approval process •...
Profitable Tire Shop in HIGH Traffic Area. Real Estate Included.
Real Estate Only
Porterville, CA
Here is your opportunity to own a very busy corner of Porterville. Currently home to Leon's Tires, this property sees thousands of passers by per day and is limitless in the possibilities. The current...
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San Diego Express & Self-Serve Car Wash
Real Estate Only
El Cajon, CA
Exclusively Listed by The Gas Broker®. Please contact Broker before visiting the Property. Rare opportunity to acquire an operational owner-user car wash property strategically positioned along E....
Valero Gas Station & Circle K C-Store with Real Estate
Real Estate Only
Blythe, CA
Progressive Real Estate Partners is pleased to offer for sale a Valero Gas Station and Circle-K C-Store in the City of Blythe. This site benefits from its position as one of the few essential fueling...
Prime Location Tire Shop
$395,000
Gardena, CA
Run your own towing company! Plug & Play is ready to operate today
Start Up
TURNKEY TOWING COMPANY OPPORTUNITY - READY TO OPERATE This fully established California towing company presents an exceptional opportunity for an entrepreneur seeking immediate entry into the...
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Electric Motorcycle Rentals & Sales Business (start up)
Start Up
The purchase would include approximately 15 new 2022-2024 electric motorcycles, spare parts, dealership rights, and domain name for Adventure Motorcycle Rentals....
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Gas Station, C Store Liquor Store with RE
Kern County, CA
Body shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Truck Body Repair- Make Offer!!
Los Angeles, CA
ARCO Gas with C-Store Real Estate & Rental Income
Orange County, CA
Fleet Maintenance Company with National Service Contracts
San Bernardino County, CA
Service Business- Premier Window Tinting, Vehicle Wrap & Sign Company
San Luis Obispo County, CA
Jeff Similien
Green Life Business Group
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Turn-key Used Car Dealership
San Diego, CA
Turnkey Motorcycle Towing
Vallejo, CA
Established New Car Dealership with HUGE Growth & Margin Upside!!
$2,000,000
Long Beach, CA
Steady San Diego Marine Electrical Service | Retiring Owner
San Diego, CA
Auto repair, 4 bay, 4 lifts, 4000 sq ft
Pleasanton, CA
Net $600K/YR Auto PPF, Wrapping in Pasadena
Pasadena, CA
BMW Specialty Repair Shop, SBA Pre-Qualified 72% Repeat Revenue
California
High Volume Liquor Store Business with Property for Sale Tulare County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
Profitable Specialty Auto Shop-Immediate Growth Ops-Seller Fin
San Diego County, CA
Muffler Shop
Westminster, CA
Buy or Sell an Automotive and Boat Business in California
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.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 194 |
| Asking Price | $450,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $810,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $195,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $228,500 | $450,000 | $1,150,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Automotive and Boat Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $434,513 | $115,000 |
| Median | $810,000 | $195,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,302,000 | $310,000 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Automotive and Boat Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.44 | 1.52 |
| Median | 0.65 | 2.39 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.03 | 3.28 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy an Automotive and Boat Business in California?
The median asking price for an established Automotive and Boat Business in California is $450,000, though prices range from under $228,500 to well over $1,150,000.
How much do Automotive and Boat Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Automotive and Boat Businesses in California is $810,000 and owners earn a median of $195,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value an Automotive and Boat Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Automotive and Boat Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.44 to 1.03, with a median of 0.65. Earning multiples range from 1.52 to 3.28, with the median at 2.39. This means the typical Automotive and Boat Business in California may ask for around 0.65 times its annual revenue, and 2.39 times its annual owner earnings.
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