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Auto Repair and Service Shops For Sale in California

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Established Automotive Repair Shop

Auburn, CA

We have been established since 1996 - Servicing Lake of the Pines, Auburn, Grass Valley and other surrounding areas. We have a loyal customer base. People love our location. There are 3 lifts and many...

$130,000

$130,000

Luxury Auto Repair, Pre-Approved, $329K SDE, Record 2025

San Diego, CA

For more than 20 years, this European and luxury auto repair shop has been trusted by discerning vehicle owners who expect the highest level of service. The business has built its reputation on...

$990,000

$990,000

Cash Flow: $329,826

Smog Check & Minor Repair Shop Turnkey – Prime Long Beach Corner Lot

Long Beach, CA

Established in 1988, this staple smog check and minor repair shop has operated continuously for nearly four decades, generating steady cash flow, exceptional goodwill, and a loyal customer base. The...

$145,000

$145,000

Cash Flow: $75,000

Auto Body Repair & Paint Shop

California

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS This outstanding acquisition opportunity is for an auto body repair and paint shop that services customers in Northern California. Since the Company’s founding in the late 1970’s,...

Cash Flow: $849,000

Cash Flow: $849,000

FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop

Marin County, CA

FOR SALE: Established Mercedes Repair Shop - Prime Location -Loyal Clientele - Marin County Here’s your opportunity to own a respected, independently owned Mercedes-Benz repair shop in the heart of a...

$188,000

$188,000

Profitable Auto Repair for Sale

Los Angeles County, CA

Busy auto repair business in the South Bay with Two New Lifts, Six Standup Professional Grade Tool Cabinets, Pro Camera System, Auto Gate, New Office Equipment, Computer System, A/C and Tenant...

$250,000

$250,000

Auto repair shop business only in Los Angeles County

Pomona, CA

Franchise auto repair shop with 5 service bays 3 lifts and 2 oil lube bays. Shop currently out of a smog technician which can improve business once hired. Sales for shop in 2021 were $610k,2022 $601k,...

$110,000

$110,000

Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Santa Rosa, CA

This established full-service auto repair business serves a wide range of vehicle brands and models, building a loyal customer base across Sonoma County. Operating with 5 experienced full-time...

$1,850,000

$1,850,000

Cash Flow: $214,192

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

For Sale: Smog Test - Absentee Run, Busy Location - Sacramento, Califo

Citrus Heights, CA

A busy smog check business is for sale, generating approximately $12,000 in gross monthly sales. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed test technician looking to operate the business...

$79,000

$79,000

B2B Special Wholesale Parts Supplier To the Car Industry

Contra Costa County, CA

Excellent opportunity for a business that supplies car replacement parts that are always in demand. Includes about $40,000 FFE. ( Inventory and price may change based on current inventory)...

$500,000

$500,000

Auto Repair & STIHL Power Equipment Dealer

Georgetown, CA

Auto Repair, locally owned business served El Dorado County for 20 years. This well-established, full-service shop specializes in tires, brakes, and alignments. It also offers general repairs and...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

Cash Flow: $185,654

Auto Repair & STIHL Power Equipment Dealer

Georgetown, CA

Auto Repair, locally owned business served El Dorado County for 20 years. This well-established, full-service shop specializes in tires, brakes, and alignments. It also offers general repairs and...

$460,000

$460,000

Cash Flow: $185,654

High-Margin Marine Service Business – Untapped Territory & Scalable

San Diego, CA

Step into a first-of-its-kind mobile marine service business specializing in non-invasive flushing and preventative maintenance for marine engine cooling systems. This proprietary process delivers...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $50,000

Established & Profitable AUTO BODY SHOP in VAN NUYS

$475,000 - Van Nuys, CA

$475,000

Van Nuys, CA

Gary Walswick

KW COMMERCIAL

Profitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale

San Francisco, CA

Own a growing and in-demand mobile car care business with a modern brand and loyal client base. The business offers high-quality detailing, maintenance, and car care services delivered right to...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $179,269

Profitable Mobile Car Care Business for Sale

San Francisco, CA

Own a growing and in-demand mobile car care business with a modern brand and loyal client base. The business offers high-quality detailing, maintenance, and car care services delivered right to...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $179,269

Taj Randhawa

Re/Max Gold.

Serving Fresno County, CA

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Profitable Tire & Auto Service-Established 18 Years

Glendora, CA

This is a very profitable tire and auto service business that has been established by the same owner for over for over 18 years. The business is located on a heavily travelled boulevard with great...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $185,139

Profitable Auto Service Center – 40+ Years of Trust

Los Angeles County, CA

Turn the Key on a Trusted Brand with Expansion Potential West Valley Service Center has built a sterling reputation over four decades of honest, high-quality auto repair. Located in a densely...

$360,000

$360,000

Cash Flow: $180,309

Machine Shop | Auto Engine Rebuilding | Commercial Land & Building

Colton, CA

Business and Commercial Land & Building for Sale Established 33-year automotive business on a 7,000 sq ft lot near I-10 with parking for 10–12 vehicles and steady referral-based clientele. Optional...

$277,000

$277,000

Established Auto Body Shop Franchise with Two Locations in Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable and fully equipped auto body collision repair business operating under a nationally recognized franchise brand. With two established locations in Los...

$4,650,000

$4,650,000

Cash Flow: $1,083,168

License Agreement-Mobile Brake Service

Los Angeles County, CA

Be Your Own Boss with BrakeTimeNow Mobile Brake Service! Launch Your Own Mobile Auto Repair Business with a Proven, Profitable Model. Tired of working for someone else? BrakeTimeNow gives you the keys...

$39,500

$39,500

Auto Repair Est 40 Yrs Fully Equipped Low Rent!

Orange County, CA

After 40 successful years in business, the owner of this well-regarded auto repair shop is ready to retire. This presents a rare opportunity for a new owner to step into a fully operational, turnkey...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $55,000

***For Sale: Thriving Auto Repair Shops!***

Riverside, CA

Established Auto Repair & Service Shop - Riverside, CA This turnkey auto repair center presents an excellent opportunity for an experienced automotive professional or investor seeking immediate entry...

$75,000

$75,000

Auto Glass Shop

Santa Clara County, CA

Auto Glass has been providing high-quality auto glass services for over 21 years,services, including windshield replacement, side, and back window repairs.They specialize in windshield calibration for...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $158,829

Custom Autoshop with great online business

$1,250,000 - Santa Clara County, CA

$1,250,000

Santa Clara County, CA

Auto Glass Shop

Santa Clara County, CA

Auto Glass has been providing high-quality auto glass services for over 21 years,services, including windshield replacement, side, and back window repairs.They specialize in windshield calibration for...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $158,829

Automotive Repair Shop

Fremont, CA

Opportunity to acquire a well-established, community-rooted auto repair business with over 40 years of trusted service. Founded in the early 1980s, this business has built a loyal customer base and a...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $110,000

High-Growth Collision Center with Dealership Agreements

Riverside County, CA

This business is being offered as part of a multi-entity automotive services portfolio with a combined enterprise value of approximately $29 million. At this time, the businesses are NOT BEING SOLD...

$8,400,000

$8,400,000

Cash Flow: $1,965,006

Oil Changer top-Tier Franchise, Price to Sell

San Joaquin County, CA

The franchise will only approve an owner-operator. They will not approve investor or absentee owners. Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to own a top-tier franchise backed by a nationally...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $110,487

Napa Auto Care

Williams, CA

Come check out this 6,169 sqft building in Williams, CA. Sitting on a 0.34 acre lot. Real Estate and business available for sale. The property is well suited for automotive and industrial uses. Large...

$1,500,000

$1,500,000

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

Collision Center for Sale

Van Nuys, CA

Now available in Van Nuys, this exceptional turnkey collision center presents an outstanding opportunity for entrepreneurs or established operators in the automotive industry. This fully equipped...

$365,000

$365,000

Long Established Towing Company

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Los Angeles County’s most reputable and long-standing towing and recovery companies. With almost 40 decades of operational excellence, this business has...

$2,996,000

$2,996,000

Cash Flow: $742,300

Body Shop with Insurance Contracts and Permit for Spray Booth

Canoga Park, CA

Incredible opportunity to own a fully operational and profitable auto body shop in the heart of Canoga Park. This 2,000 sq. ft. facility features four service bays, ample on-site parking for up to 30...

$180,000

$180,000

Cash Flow: $400,000

Transmission Business Positive SDE Semi-absentee

Placer County, CA

Business specializes in automatic transmission repairs in Placer County for over 30 years. Steady and reliable source of revenue with positive SDE. Vehicles serviced include Transmission and transfer...

$810,000

$810,000

Cash Flow: $372,715

Automotive Parts Shop - With Annual Sales Reaching 1.6m in 3 years

$2,400,000 - San Diego County, CA

$2,400,000

San Diego County, CA

Transmission Business Positive SDE Semi-absentee

Placer County, CA

Business specializes in automatic transmission repairs in Placer County for over 30 years. Steady and reliable source of revenue with positive SDE. Vehicles serviced include Transmission and transfer...

$810,000

$810,000

Cash Flow: $372,715

Profitable Smog Check Station in Prime Woodland Hills Location

Woodland Hills, CA

Turnkey Smog Check Station on High-Traffic Ventura Blvd – Fully Equipped & Profitable! Established in November 2021, this well-located and fully operational smog check station has shown steady...

$199,000

$199,000

Auto Repair & Smog Check in San Bernardino

San Bernardino, CA

Family-owned auto repair shop that has been servicing all of San Bernardino since 1992. They offer auto and brakes repair services, and smog checks. ASE and STAR Certified. The shop is bigger than...

$160,000

$160,000

Cash Flow: $75,274

Auto Body Shop

Beaumont, CA

Established auto body repair shop in Riverside County, CA, known for providing reliable collision repair and paint services. Located in a convenient area with steady customer traffic, this business...

$1,162,000

$1,162,000

Cash Flow: $419,603

TurnKey Aamco Transmission

Kern County, CA

Established Transmission Franchise – Turnkey Business Opportunity Own a well-known, fully operational transmission franchise established in 1987. Located in a high-traffic area of Southwest...

$80,000

$80,000

5 Star Business for Sale

Newark, CA

Established Auto Repair & Service Shop - Premium 5-Star Operation This thriving auto repair and service business has built an exceptional reputation since 2015, maintaining 5-star ratings on both Yelp...

$450,000

$450,000

Thriving Quick Lube Franchise in Sunny Southern California

Los Angeles County, CA

Are you ready to be your own boss and step into a profitable, in-demand business? An incredible opportunity awaits you to acquire a well-established and highly successful quick lube franchise located...

$495,000

$495,000

Cash Flow: $103,000

Car Wash with Property in Eastside Los Angeles County

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

Located off street with strong traffic in highly populated residential area in east side Los Angeles County. Fully renovated with state of art equipment. It has workshops for tinting and detailing for...

$3,990,000

$3,990,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Elite Investments Corp.

Elite Business Investments Corp.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

We are a premiere brokerage for the sale of laundromats in Southern California. This means that unlike general brokerages, our singular focus in the laundromat industry gives us unparalleled knowledge and expertise to give you peace of mind and full confidence in buying, selling, or operating a laundromat. Call us today to speak with one of our agents and start down the Road To Success.

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Car Seat Cover Service in Fullerton

Fullerton, CA

1). Monthly gross is $300,000 or more a year 2). Monthly rents $ 1,500 + $ 0 NNN + Sub Lease $1,000 3). 10 Years has been Business. 4). size is approx.2,000 SF. 8). 6-day business, hours are from 8 to...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Expert Auto Repair Services

Los Angeles, CA

This well-established auto repair business, located in a high-traffic area, offers a fantastic opportunity for an owner-operator or investor. With a strong reputation for quality service and customer...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

30 + Year family owned Auto Repair Shop

$225,000 - Brentwood, CA

$225,000

Brentwood, CA

Profitable Luxury Auto Service Center

Temecula, CA

This well-established and highly profitable auto repair business specializes in servicing luxury and exotic vehicles. With a strong reputation for excellence and a loyal customer base, it offers a...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $180,000

Established Branded Gas Station with Auto Repair shop in FresnoCounty

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fresno County, CA

Well Established Gas Station with 54 years of continuous operation in a high traffic location * Branded Gas Station with Property * Brand new 4 MPD's with New signs & imaging * 1,885 Full Auto Repair...

$3,900,000

$3,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Automotive Repair Shop

Orange County, CA

Contact business broker for more information regarding this Automotive Repair Shop for sale located in Riverside County area of Southern California. This is a franchised auto repair shop offering...

$295,000

$295,000

Turnkey Auto Repair Shop | Low Rent | Orange County

Orange County, CA

Ready to be your own boss? This fully equipped auto repair shop in Garden Grove (Orange County) is the perfect opportunity for a hands-on owner-operator. With 3 bays, all tools and equipment included,...

$129,000

$129,000

Cash Flow: $54,441

Auto repair in Exclusive neighborhood- Domestic and foreign cars

Santa Barbara, CA

This shop was established in 1965. Well known in neighborhood. Work on foreign and domestic cars Absentee run. Manager makes 118K/year. Shop nets 120K/year after management salary 5 Hoist. 5-year...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Auto Repair Shop - In Escrow

San Diego County, CA

Auto repair shop for sale in northern San Diego County. In operation for nearly 20 years with a strong local customer base. The shop is fully equipped with high-end tools and two lifts, specializing...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $70,000

Smog Test Only $80K 3 Bays In Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

Business Description 1). Monthly gross is $12,000 or more 2). Monthly rents $ 3,000+ $ 0 NNN 3). Lease Has 1 Years 4). size is approx.800 SF. 8). 6-day business, hours are from 9 to 5 pm Monday thru...

$80,000

$80,000

Cash Flow: $60,000

Buy or Sell an Auto Repair Business in California

Auto repair, automotive maintenance, and auto body shops are always in demand. Even as automotive technology advances, cars will always need repair, service, and maintenance.

If you are looking to buy or sell an auto repair or service shop business in California, it is important to have some context on pricing, valuation, and financial performance of these businesses. Below we have aggregated listing data from California, surfaced key financial metrics, and derived valuation multiples.

For in-depth valuation data, see: 
Auto Repair & Service Business Valuation Benchmarks
.


Market Overview

Number of Businesses Analyzed  

188

Median Asking Price  

$350,000

Median Reported Revenue  

$660,000

Median Reported Earnings  

$180,000

Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.


California Auto Repair and Service Business Valuation Multiples

Range

Revenue

Earnings (SDE)

Lower Quartile

0.38

1.56

Median

0.56

2.20

Upper Quartile

0.83

2.78

Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price.


FAQs

How much does it cost to buy an auto repair and service shop in California?

Prices vary depending on shop size and financial performance, but the median asking price for an automotive repair and service business in California is approximately $350,000.

How much do auto repair shop owners earn?

On average, auto repair business owners in California report median annual sales of $660,000 and annual owner earnings of $180,000. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.

How do I value an auto repair and service business?

Valuing an auto repair business involves considering several factors, including annual revenue, profit, shop size, and services provided. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Auto repair and service business revenue multiples in California typically range from 0.38 to 0.83, with the median at 0.56. Earnings multiples range from 1.56 to 2.78, with the median at 2.20. These values suggest a typical auto repair business in California will sell for around 0.56 times its annual revenue, and 2.20 times its annual owner’s earnings.


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