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Automotive and Boat Businesses in CA For Sale

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Mobile Car Detailing

Los Angeles, CA

Detail Smart is a professional auto detailing business serving West Los Angeles, offering full-service exterior wash, interior cleaning, and paint polishing. With over 100 Google reviews and a...

$31,000

$31,000

Auto Detail Shop in Express Car Wash. Excellent Location.

Norco, CA

12 years established Auto detail shop in Norco. Located in express Car Wash. Lots of Car dealerships around here. Excellent opportunity for who has experience in auto detailing....

$40,000

$40,000

Established Party Rental Business over 15 years Prime location

Culver City, CA

Street-front 1,300 SF commercial space with excellent visibility on a high-traffic boulevard. Features include large front windows, restroom, shower, washer/dryer, commercial dishwasher, and 4–5...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $134,000

Smog Test Only

Los Angeles, CA

1). gross sales is $168,000 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 3,000 Including NNN 3). Lease 3 Years + 0 Years Option 4). size is approx. SF.900 6). The average net income possible is $ 84,000 Per year 7). It...

$90,000

$90,000

Cash Flow: $84,000

Profitable Auto Repair Shop – Turnkey, Owner-Operated

El Dorado County, CA

Turnkey Automotive Repair Shop – Profitable, Owner-Operated Business in Shingle Springs, CA Overview Established, owner-operated automotive service business with an excellent reputation for...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $76,000

Arco ampm Gas Station Business with Property for Sale near Fresno, CA

California

Arco ampm Gas Station Business and Property for Sale near Fresno, CA Store size is 3,163 Sq ft, Corner Lot size 26,136 Sq Ft with 6 Gasoline MPDs outside. Store sells Beer wine, Lotto/Lottery &...

$7,800,000

$7,800,000

Chevron ExtraMile Gas Station & Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bellflower, CA

Chevron ExtraMile Gas Station & Property Bellflower, CA $4,599,000 plus inventory Prime Southern California Investment Opportunity Own a well-established Chevron-branded fuel station with ExtraMile...

$4,599,000

$4,599,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Chevron Gas Station Business Only

Bellflower, CA

CHEVRON GAS STATION BUSINESS Bellflower, CA Asking Price: $1,199,000 + Inventory Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established Chevron-branded fuel station located on a highly traveled...

$1,190,000

$1,190,000

Mobil Gas Station + Car Wash + Real Property for Sale

Corona, CA

Mobil Gas Station + Car Wash + Real Property for Sale Asking Price: $4,900,000 Rare opportunity to acquire a Mobil-branded gas station with car wash and real estate included in the strong Southern...

$4,900,000

$4,900,000

76 Gas Station, Beyond Market & Car Wash Business Only

San Bernardino County, CA

76 GAS STATION, BEYOND MARKET & CAR WASH Business Only Asking Price: $1,200,000 (Business Only) Plus Inventory Exceptional opportunity to acquire a newly remodeled and recently rebranded ** Gas...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Auto Repair and Smog Check in Garden Grove, Same Owner For 32 years,

Orange County, CA

Rent is $ 6,700, Size 3000 sqf....

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

32 years same owner Auto Repair and Smog Check

Orange County, CA

Rent is $ 6700, 3000 sqf,...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $100,000

2024 Built Gas Station & Franchise Market Opportunity

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Redding, CA

BUSINESS ONLY: $750,000 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE: $4,500,000 Exceptional Northern California Fuel & Convenience Store Investment Rare opportunity to acquire a newly constructed 2024 fuel station and...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

One-of-a-Kind Lifestyle Charter Business: Established, Untapped Growth

$650,000 - Newport Beach, CA

$650,000

Newport Beach, CA

Established Auto Repair Business in North County

San Diego, CA

16 year old auto repair, smog and alignment business. 4,100 sq ft at $1.65. No cams or NNN. Business has been able to grow without advertising or social media. Loyal customer base has been built up...

$880,000

$880,000

Cash Flow: $299,000

Established Los Angeles Auto Body Shop, Strong Reputation, Price Drop

Los Angeles County, CA

Long-established independent auto body shop in Los Angeles with over 50 years of operating history. Performs full-service collision repairs including body work, frame straightening, paint, suspension,...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $500,000

Bradley Bickers

GBB Advisors

Serving Tulare County, CA

GBB Advisors is dedicated to the sale of businesses and business assets. Our team of experienced and dedicated associates will Value, Market and Close your transaction with the professionalism that you deserve. Our marketing methodology focuses on identifying potential buyers based on relevance, ability and motivation. Starting with an initial marketing strategy kick-off, we identify existing buying clients, potential market related buyers and equity groups that are ideal candidates. Once identified each candidate is contacted and managed through a detail process to ensure a smooth transaction.

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Newly Remodeled Chevron Extra Mile -Prime Interstate 5 Travel Corridor

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kern County, CA

PRICE REDUCTION $4.2ML ABSENTEE OWNER CHEVRON STATION WITH EXTRAMILE INCLUDING REAL ESTATE This turnkey Absentee owner fuel and retail operation represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in...

$4,200,000

$4,200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Successful auto repair shop opportunity in San Pedro

San Pedro, CA

This long-standing independent auto repair business as been in operation for over 30 years. It can be acquired as a business or with the property included. The success of this operation provides a...

$1,400,000

$1,400,000

Car rental for sale

Santa Monica, CA

Car rental was established 2015 and operational from home. Currently runs by 4 employees. The minimum rental is 1 month....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $168,000

Exc Opp For Quick Sale! Remote, WI and SPLTY Film Rentals & Sales

Los Angeles County, CA

Remote, Wireless and Specialty Film Rentals & Sales - Owner RET This sales, rental and service business consists of highly specialized, hi-tech film equipment, valued at over $2.5 million and is...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Make good Money Auto Repair and Smog Check

Long Beach, CA

*** 2 Post Car Lift * Tire Changer and work *Smog Check * 1). gross sales is $1,099,374 a year 2). Monthly rents $ 5,600 Including NNN 3). Lease 4/30/2030 Year 4). size is approx. SF. 5) Pay Roll $...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $246,000

Gas Station with Food Store and Liquor Mart

Tulare County, CA

Rare opportunity to own a multi-income retail business featuring a gas station, convenience food store, and liquor mart in the heart of the city, California. Located at Tulare county, this established...

$850,000

$850,000

Auto Body & Paint Shop Established Since 1998

Alameda County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire an established auto body and paint business serving the Oakland market since 1998. The business operates from approximately 4,500 square feet of shop space plus an...

$149,000

$149,000

Well Established Auto Repair Shop

Sacramento County, CA

This business is an established, family-owned general automotive repair and diagnostics center with over 23 years of customer service relationships. Operating from a prime corner location with high...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $131,723

International Classic Car Company

$1,425,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$1,425,000

Los Angeles, CA

Thriving and established Automotive Repair Business

Corona, CA

This is a great opportunity to own a thriving and established automotive repair business in the heart of Corona located right off of the 91 freeway and Main Street. Z Performance has been in business...

$375,000

$375,000

Automotive Audio & Electronics Installation Business For Sale

San Diego County, CA

Automotive Electronics Installation Business for Sale. Established in San Diego County since 2010, this business specializes in the retail sale and professional installation of automotive electronics,...

$175,000

$175,000

Excellent with very busy Smog Test with property

Westminster, CA

Great opportunity to own a well-established smog check business with strong income and loyal customers. Buyer has the option to purchase the business only or both the business and free standing...

$1,550,000

$1,550,000

Cash Flow: $210,000

Established Auto Repair Shop | $336K Cash Flow | 8 Service Bays

Arcadia, CA

Founded in 1997, this well-established automotive repair business has become a trusted service provider in the San Gabriel Valley. The company has built an excellent reputation for quality...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $336,000

Fully Equipped 6-Bay Automotive Service Facility

Marin County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully built-out, turn-key, and completely equipped automotive repair facility specializing in high-margin European and Japanese vehicles. Located in one of the...

$250,000

$250,000

Gas Station & Convenience Store Opportunity

Tulare County, CA

High-Volume Convenience Store & Branded Fuel Station with Krispy Krunchy Chicken Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established convenience store and fuel station featuring a popular Krispy...

$2,000,000

$2,000,000

Established Gas Station Business Only

Tulare County, CA

Established branded gas station and convenience store available for acquisition. The business operates from a well-maintained 2,600 SF store situated on a large site of over one acre and serves a...

$2,100,000

$2,100,000

Gas Station Business with Liquor License – Owner-Operator Opportunity

Tulare County, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established gas station and convenience store operation featuring strong fuel volume, multiple revenue streams, and significant upside potential. The business...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Bike rental business in prime ocean-front location

Orange County, CA

This is a bike rental and bike sales business in a prime, high-traffic ocean front tourist area. The location alone allows the business to generate consistent rental income. This provides a...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $95,379

Auto Repairer in South OC with 30+ years in operation, Fully Equipped

Mission Viejo, CA

This is a great opportunity to acquire a 3150sq ft. approximate automotive repair facility with 3 ground loading door multi bay and lift facility with more than 30 years of operating history in the...

$74,999

$74,999

Cash Flow: $34,102

Relocatable Automotive eCommerce & Auto Parts Brand. I $1.5M Revenue

$1,400,000 - Los Angeles County, CA

$1,400,000

Los Angeles County, CA

High Profit Smog Test Only-South Orange Co.

Orange County, CA

This highly profitable smog test only business is a perfect fit for Absentee Ownership. The shop has been established for over 25 successful years and is located in an attractive multi-tenant auto...

$465,000

$465,000

Cash Flow: $172,884

Established STAR Smog Test Only Center, $15K Monthly Net

Los Angeles County, CA

Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established STAR Certified Smog Check facility located in Long Beach, California. The business has been operated by the same owner for 18 years and has a...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Profitable Service-based Auto Shop

California

Established California-based specialty auto shop offering a diverse range of services, from factory-scheduled maintenance (oil changes, tune-ups, repairs) to custom aftermarket off-road builds and...

$13,000,000

$13,000,000

EBITDA: $3,221,344

Established Motorcycle/ ATV Service and Parts In South Orange County

Orange County, CA

46 year old Motorcycle and ATVs repair & service, parts, tire changes, upgrades, and tuning, customization and modifications. The business also does consignment sales for motorcycles and ATVs....

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $136,500

Gas Station, Business Only with Krispy Chicken

Sierra Madre, CA

Small neighborhood store with 2 pumps. Has market with a kitchen. 3 tanks (DWF). Pumps are about 6 years old. Rent: $12700 plus NNN Station pumps 57,000 gallons on average at 85 ct to $1,10 ct margin...

$950,000

$950,000

EBITDA: $150,000

Self-serve car wash + Real estate

Alameda County, CA

This is the only independently owned (non-franchise) self-service car wash in the area, giving the new owner a strong competitive position with no corporate competitors nearby. The wash operates 24/7,...

$2,600,000

$2,600,000

Cash Flow: $274,720

Same owner for 40 years, Turnkey Full-Service Car Wash

Orange County, CA

Established full-service car wash business located in a prime Orange County location with excellent visibility, strong traffic exposure, and a dense surrounding residential community. This...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Major Brand with C-Store and Car Wash

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Perris, CA

This gas station is located on 31,000 SF land with convenience shop and car wash in city of Perris, which is one of the fastest growing cities in Riverside County with many housing projects under...

$5,700,000

$5,700,000

EBITDA: $450,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Max Lee

The Right Realty Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Torrance Collision Center w/ Paint Booth, Frame Capability. Prime Area

Torrance, CA

Established independent collision repair facility located in the heart of Torrance serving the South Bay and nearby Palos Verdes communities for over 21 years. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a...

$900,000

$900,000

(5DAYS) AAA-Approved European Auto Repair & STAR Smog Facility

Long Beach, CA

Established and highly reputable full-service automotive repair and preventive maintenance facility specializing in Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche. Operating successfully for over 30 years in a prime...

$899,000

$899,000

Cash Flow: $246,012

Car rental + dealership + collision center by the LAX

$9,500,000 - Inglewood, CA

$9,500,000

Inglewood, CA

Auto Repair/Mechanic Shop with Real Estate(Land & Building)

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Bernardino, CA

Great opportunity to acquire and a well established, short hours, auto repair/mechanic shop with Real Estate. Please note, that this establishment opens its doors for business only five(5) days per...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $161,857

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

SBA Pre-Approved Auto Repair & Smog | $1M+ Rev with Strong Cash Flow

Los Angeles County, CA

Transform your entrepreneurial vision into reality with this turnkey auto repair powerhouse delivering $1.1M+ in annual revenue and $247K+ net income. This SBA-eligible opportunity offers immediate...

$890,000

$890,000

Shell Gas Station with Liquor License including Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bakersfield, CA

** PRICE REDUCTION** ESTABLISHED SHELL GAS STATION WITH REAL ESTATE AND TYPE 21 LIQUOR LICENSE This turnkey investment opportunity features a well-positioned Shell-branded fuel station with...

$3,950,000

$3,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Package Sale: 2 Turn Key Gas Stations w/ Markets

Barstow, CA

Offering: Two (2) gas stations available for purchase as a package (Contact Broker For More Information). Flexible Fuel Supply Agreements provide a new owner the opportunity to rebrand or operate...

$850,000

$850,000

Newly constructed 2024 Independent fuel station

Redding, CA

BUSINESS ONLY: $750,000 BUSINESS & REAL ESTATE: $4,500,000 Exceptional Northern California Fuel & Convenience Store Investment Rare opportunity to acquire a newly constructed 2024 fuel station and...

$750,000

$750,000

High-Potential Auto Body shop Opportunity with Low Overhead & Gr. Rent

California

Transform Your Investment into Immediate Cash Flow with This Turnkey Auto Body Operation Step into a proven money-making machine that delivers $164,000 in annual cash flow from day one. This 42-year...

$247,000

$247,000

Cash Flow: $165,000

Portfolio of 3 Profitable Gas Stations

Barstow, CA

Transform your investment portfolio with this exceptional opportunity to acquire three established, profitable gas stations generating $1 million in combined annual earnings. You'll step into a...

$2,999,950

$2,999,950

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

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 Analyzed194
Asking Price$450,000
Reported Revenue$810,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$188,941
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$228,500$450,000$1,181,179

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.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$434,513$114,160
Median$810,000$188,941
Upper Quartile$1,323,698$300,000

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.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.441.52
Median0.652.40
Upper Quartile1.043.32

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 $1,181,179.

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 $188,941, 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 1.04, with a median of 0.65. Earning multiples range from 1.52 to 3.32, with the median at 2.40. This means the typical Automotive and Boat Business in California may ask for around 0.65 times its annual revenue, and 2.40 times its annual owner earnings.

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