Oregon
$435,000
Oregon
$435,000
Hamilton, OH
$3,490,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$650,000
Bronx, NY
$1,700,000
Covina, CA
$248,000
Pinellas County, FL
$195,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
South Boardman, MI
$625,000
Claxton, GA
$749,000
Auglaize County, OH
$349,000
Floyd County, GA
$1,600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cedar Rapids, IA
$3,079,000
Erie County, NY
$4,250,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$599,000
$2,000,000
Farmers Branch, TX
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Madison County, IL
$2,900,000
Phoenix, AZ
$250,000
Frank CBI, ABI, CMSBB, CBC, CM&AP
Murphy Business & Financial Services LLC
Serving Virginia Beach County, VA
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokers in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Hampton Roads, Virginia (VA) office provides beneficial connections in: Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Poquoson. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred and eighty offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. Murphy Business Brokers provide the following unsurpassed services: Skilled intermediaries offer assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions Assisting Individuals and Companies to Buy the most suitable Business Offering Business Valuation Reports and Appraisal Reports Providing exposure to the most appropriate Franchise Opportunity Giving accurate Equipment Appraisals Selling a Business without disclosing its identity Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers aid in site selection. Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokers in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada.
Sycamore, IL
$50,000
Prescott, AZ
$1,450,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,950,000
Baraboo, WI
$150,000
La Mesa, CA
$60,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wickenburg, AZ
$5,990,000
Illinois
$1,325,000
San Diego County, CA
$139,000
$3,200,000
Moorpark, CA
Tampa, FL
$195,000
Oklahoma City, OK
$75,000
San Diego County, CA
$149,000
Auburndale, FL
$180,000
Saint Elmo, IL
$500,000
Clinton County, IL
$60,000
Winnebago County, IL
$50,000
Marion County, IL
$75,000
Pike County, AL
$80,000
South Dakota
$399,000
$600,000
Chicago, IL
Miami, FL
$590,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Richland County, SC
$2,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sioux County, IA
$2,500,000
Hillsborough County, NH
$475,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hillsborough County, FL
$1,900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Carolina
$1,695,000
British Columbia
$1,500,000
Sumter, SC
$2,300,000
Daniel Puciato
Atlantic Business Brokerage, Inc.
Serving Baltimore County, MD
Grand Island, NE
$3,002,350
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saskatchewan
$385,000
$8,499,000
Hubbard, OR
North Carolina
$500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elliott County, KY
$625,000
Jackson County, AR
$150,000
Iowa
$1,550,000
South Dakota
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $270,000
Melbourne, FL
$110,000
Maitland, FL
$94,895
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.