Pittsburg, CA
Owner Operated Dealership and Repair Facility & Wholesale Dealer Opportunity – Pittsburg, CA Asking Price: $119,000 OBO Rare opportunity to acquire a fully built out automotive repair facility with...
Cash Flow: $110,000
Car Dealerships For Sale in California
Owner Op Dealership and Service Center with Alignment Rack and 5 Lifts
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This established rideshare car rental business provides vehicles to Uber and Lyft drivers on a short-term, flexible basis. With 110 vehicles in the fleet, the company has developed a strong recurring...
Cash Flow: $74,000
International Classic Car Company
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles Collector Car Platform for Acquisition Established 2000 | Formula One Heritage | ~$4M Annual Revenue An opportunity to acquire a highly regarded Los Angeles-based collector car business...
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Tint World Marina Del Rey, CA Automotive Styling Business For Sale!
Marina Del Rey, CA
Tint World Marina Del Rey presents an exceptional opportunity to acquire an established automotive styling franchise in one of Los Angeles County's premier markets. This state-of-the-art 3,000 square...
Rocklin’s Trusted Auto Repair Shop: Prime Location & Loyal Customers
Rocklin, CA
Step into ownership of one of Rocklin’s most established and trusted auto repair business Unbeatable Location with Major Growth Ahead Located in the heart of Rocklin, just minutes from the Placer One...
Turnkey Collision Center, Service Center & Dealership
Madera, CA
Collision Center, Service & Dealership | Turnkey | One Stop Shop | High-Growth Madera Market Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational, multi-revenue automotive facility combining a...
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Turnkey, profitable exotic dealership
California
Profitable European Performance & Exotic Vehicle Dealership Established and profitable west coast dealership specializing in European performance and exotic luxury vehicles. The business serves a...
EBITDA: $345,000
Well-Established Auto Dealer With 40-Car Indoor Showroom, 3 Offices
Corona, CA
Rare opportunity to acquire a unique DMV-approved indoor auto dealership in the heart of Southern California. Unlike traditional outdoor lots, this impressive facility features a 6,000–7,000 sq. ft....
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High Profit Pre-Owned Car Dealership
Stanislaus County, CA
Here is your chance to own a well established used car dealership in Stanislaus County. Located on a busy street/Main Highway, there is plenty of visibility, foot traffic as well as a significant...
Cash Flow: $370,000
Corvette Specialties
Palm Desert, CA
This specialty company was built from a lifelong passion for classic Corvettes. What began as an enthusiast driven venture has grown into a highly respected, niche business delivering high-quality,...
Cash Flow: $320,000
TINT WORLD®
Franchise
Available Nationwide
TINT WORLD® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America’s largest and fastest growing automotive accessories and window tinting franchise, specializing in in window tinting, protective film, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, ceramic coating and detailing services, and Mobile Services™ for residential, commercial, and marine window tinting, decorative films, and protective coatings services.
Exotic & Classic Car Dealership - La Jolla, California
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary player in the global collector automotive scene: Sports Car Company, Inc. Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, this family-owned exotic and...
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Licensed Auto Wholesale Dealership multi Years in Business w/ LLC Cali
Contra Costa County, CA
Established licensed auto wholesale dealership operating in Contra Costa County, California with excellent DMV standing and multiple years of continuous operation. This home-based business opportunity...
Ultra Luxury Exotic Car Dealership
Los Angeles County, CA
*Business Highlights* Strong brand presence in the high-end luxury and exotic vehicle market Established reputation for excellence, discretion, and premium client service Proven, consistent...
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
Well-Established RV Repair Shop in CA - Strong Reputation
Sonoma County, CA
Exceptional investment opportunity with a highly respected RV collision repair business located in Sonoma County, California. Established in 2010, this well-established shop specializes in...
Cash Flow: $66,007
Todd Warner CVA, CM&AA, CMAP
WarnerWest Advisors Inc
Serving Fresno County, CA
WarnerWest Advisors represents business owners and sellers throughout California and the Western US. Primary industry focus areas includes Agribusiness Companies, Distribution Businesses, Manufacturers, Healthcare Businesses, Storage Facilities, and other Industrial / Commercial Entities. Our service areas include Mergers and Acquisitions, Business Valuation, Seller Exit Planning, and Commercial Real Estate Representation. We focus our efforts on individual engagements, and provide confidential personalized representation, allowing our clients to maintain their focus on operating their business. At WarnerWest Advisors we maintain valuable open communication ties with institutional buyers, many private equity groups, family offices, and high net worth individuals. These ongoing buyer relationships help to provide our sellers with tangible alternatives to signs and listing services and during a business sale marketing campaign. As a result, our successful and completed sale transactions have come from cash offers and have not required outside financing contingencies. We also represent buyers and sellers of farms, ranches, and investment properties in commercial real estate transactions. References available upon request.
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Pre-Owned Car Dealership with High Profits!
Stanislaus County, CA
Here is your chance to own a well established used car dealership in Stanislaus County. Located on a busy street/Main Highway, there is plenty of visibility, foot traffic as well as a significant...
Cash Flow: $365,000
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...
Prime Highway Location Two Properties/Tenant income/Auto Dealership
Real Estate Only
Merced County, CA
Highway 152 Two-Parcel Investment-Tenant occupied income on 3.83 acres in Merced County * Currently a Car dealership for used cars plus Tenants * Two parcels totaling 3.83 acres * Three Structures...
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Turn-key Used Car Dealership
San Diego, CA
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Pasadena, CA
Christian Brothers Automotive
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Car Rental (fleet), Sales and Repair
Gardena, CA
Full-Service Auto Repair, Car Sales, & Restoration Business for Sale!
Temecula, CA
Established Auto Repair Business in North County
San Diego, CA
Online Auto Brokerage - 12 years in business, fully relocatable
Los Angeles County, CA
Auto Business including Real Estate
San Leandro, CA
Body Shop Auto Repair Automotive Collision for Sale
Los Angeles, CA
Established Car Dealership and Car Rental Business
Orange, CA
Turnkey Powersports Dealership with Major OEM lines.
Chico, CA
Profitable RV Rental Business
El Dorado County, CA
Profitable Car Dealership For Sale
Murrieta, CA
Byrider Franchise
Franchise
Available Nationwide
Exceptional Opportunity: High-Volume, Multi-Revenue Auto Dealership
Ventura County, CA
BMW, Mercedes & Porsche Auto Repair
San Francisco, CA
Car sales and rental with property for sale
Long Beach, CA
Well Established Motorcycle and Powersports Dealership
Monterey County, CA
Auto Dealership
Alameda County, CA
Rental Car Service Partner to Auto Dealers
Riverside County, CA
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
Luxury Pre- Owned Auto Dealership $24M+ in Gross Sales
California
Motorcycle & Powersports Dealership-Real Estate Available Separately
California
Buy or Sell a Car Dealership in California
Car dealership businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include a mix of automotive retail operations, including independent used car dealerships, new and used car lots, multi location dealer groups, buy here pay here (BHPH) dealerships with in house financing, specialty dealers (luxury, golf carts, or niche vehicles), and dealerships paired with service, detail, or collision operations, with some listings including inventory and real estate. These businesses typically operate on a multi revenue automotive retail model, generating income from vehicle sales margins, financing and interest income, warranties and add on products, trade ins, and ongoing parts and service work, with BHPH models emphasizing recurring payments from customer loan portfolios.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 20 |
| Asking Price | $1,775,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $1,220,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $365,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $797,500 | $1,775,000 | $2,875,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Car Dealerships for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $919,923 | $200,000 |
| Median | $1,220,000 | $365,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $5,089,242 | $557,273 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Car Dealerships listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.36 | 2.20 |
| Median | 0.81 | 3.64 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.45 | 4.13 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Car Dealership in California?
The median asking price for an established Car Dealership in California is $1,775,000, though prices range from under $797,500 to well over $2,875,000.
How much do Car Dealerships owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Car Dealerships in California is $1,220,000 and owners earn a median of $365,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Car Dealership?
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 Car Dealerships in California, revenue multiples range from 0.36 to 1.45, with a median of 0.81. Earning multiples range from 2.20 to 4.13, with the median at 3.64. This means the typical Car Dealership in California may ask for around 0.81 times its annual revenue, and 3.64 times its annual owner earnings.
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