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Automotive and Boat Businesses For Sale in California

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Profitable Smog Test Only

Orange County, CA

This highly profitable smog test only business has been established for over 25 successful years. The shop is located in an exceptionally busy multi-tenant auto plaza in the heart of South Orange...

$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

Long-Established Auto Parts Business Since 1978 – Loyal Customer Base

Van Nuys, CA

Opportunity to acquire a long-running and respected auto parts business serving the San Fernando Valley and beyond since 1978. Known for its loyal customer base, competitive pricing, and specialty...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $170,500

Gas Station/Convenience/Liquor store with property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Placer County, CA

For information about this business email at realhome100@gmail.com or call (916)-474-9642. Very good location....

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

30 Yr. Est. Golf Cart Dealership & Expert Repair

Placer County, CA

Golf cart service center specializing in mechanical repairs and a lucrative, zero-inventory consignment sales program. Located in a high-traffic, golf-cart-friendly community, the business captures...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $38,575

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

Prime Gas Station & Convenience Store with Liquor License

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Marysville, CA

For sale is a busy 76 gas station with convenience store and property, located at 929 5th St, Marysville, CA. The business generates approximately $75,000 in gross monthly sales with an estimated 25%...

$3,199,000

$3,199,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Lake Arrowhead Rentals for Construction Equipment

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Rimforest, CA

KW Commercial is delighted to introduce this exclusive listing of the Lake Arrowhead Rentals equipment rental business & two properties: 26321 & 26325 Pine Ave & 26374 Apache Trl in Rimforest, CA....

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

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

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

Established Body Shop in Prime OC Location

Costa Mesa, CA

Fully equipped paint and body shop in Costa Mesa. Located near Baker and 55 fwy. Large fenced in storage yard with space for approx. 15 cars allows for high volume work. Well established customers...

$439,000

$439,000

Cash Flow: $88,261

6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele / Auto Repair Experience Required

$395,000 - Fallbrook, CA

$395,000

Fallbrook, CA

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

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 convenience store operations,...

$4,100,000

$4,100,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Mike Nova

Santa Rosa Business & Commercial

Serving Sonoma County, CA

Santa Rosa Business and Commercial has agents and brokers that have leased and sold businesses and commercial property in the North Bay for over 30 years. There is no other firm in the North Bay that has the equivalent depth of experience and local knowledge of the surrounding business community

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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

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

76 Gas Station & Franchise Market Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA

OFFERING OPTIONS Option 1 – Business Only Asking Price: $1,399,000 Rent: $20,000/mo + NNN Lease Term: 20 Years Option 2 – Business + Real Property Asking Price: $5,700,000 Lot Size: 22,000 SF Market...

$1,399,000

$1,399,000

Well established Auto Body & Paint Shop in El Dorado County

Placerville, CA

Well Established Auto Body & Paint Shop - El Dorado County This thriving auto body and paint shop represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established business with nearly five decades...

$400,000

$400,000

Auto Paint Shop

Los Angeles, CA

Best Deal Paint Supply: Business Opportunity Established in 2017, Best Deal Paint Supply presents an excellent opportunity to own a well-established automotive paint supply business located in the...

$450,000

$450,000

3-Location California Car Wash Portfolio — $744K NOI, 11% Cap

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Galt, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a three-location car wash portfolio in Northern California generating over $744,000 in adjusted net operating income. The package includes two Antioch locations and one...

$6,750,000

$6,750,000

Cash Flow: $744,702

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Auto/Offroad UTV mechanic shop for sale

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

High-demand UTV repair and upgrade shop for sale! This business has a loyal customer base, steady year-round work, and a strong presence in the off-road community. The shop is fully outfitted with...

$450,000

$450,000

Established Auto Repair Business in Prime North San Diego Location

San Diego County, CA

This well-established auto repair business enjoys a strong reputation and consistent referral traffic from local dealerships, smog shops, and a loyal base of repeat customers. The business has built...

$275,000

$275,000

Cash Flow: $115,000

e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers

$239,000 - Azusa, CA

$239,000

Azusa, CA

Profitable Tire store with Low Overhead and easy operation

Fremont, CA

A small tire shop with an active owner and two employees is up for sale in Fremont. The business does about 275k in annual sales with a rent of only 2500/m. This business is ideal for an owner...

$299,000

$299,000

Full-Service Auto Repair, Car Sales, & Restoration Business for Sale!

Temecula, CA

In the heart of the Inland Empire, this premier full-service auto repair, vehicle sales, and restoration business has earned its reputation as one of the region’s leading providers of classic and...

$1,050,000

$1,050,000

EBITDA: $300,000

FIRE SALE - Auto Shop in Huntington Beach, CA!

Orange County, CA

Are you ready to take the wheel and become your own boss? An incredible opportunity to get into business for yourself and run your own automotive shop in Huntington Beach, CA can be yours! Key...

$50,000

$50,000

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

Mechanic shop for lease.

Pasadena, CA

Excellent car center location with a daily traffic count of 30,000 cars per day. The shop consists of 2 bays , has a square footage of little less than 1000 SF on a 41,593 SF lot. Has 2 lifts, tire...

$9,800

$9,800

Brand New Car Wash – Business & Real Estate Included

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Bakersfield, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This newly constructed car wash facility represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in South Bakersfield's high-traffic corridor. The turnkey operation includes both business...

$3,690,000

$3,690,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Full Service Motorsport Dealer-Dirt Bike, ATVs & Go Cart Sales/Service

Riverside County, CA

Established motorsports dealership and service center located in the Inland Empire serving the greater California region. The business has built a strong reputation among motorsports enthusiasts...

$549,000

$549,000

Cash Flow: $244,135

Auto body and paint shop

Azusa, CA

This well-established body shop business is in a free standing building on a major Boulevard with easy freeway access. The Bldg. size is 2,925 SF, lot size is 5,050 SF, and rent is $5,500 /MO....

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $200,140

Established Auto Tire Shop in HIGH Traffic Area in San Jose, CA

San Jose, CA

ESTABLISHED AUTO TIRE SHOP - HIGH TRAFFIC LOCATION This profitable auto tire shop represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established business in San Jose's bustling automotive market....

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

Leading Exhaust Components Manufacturing Business – 54-Years B2B

California

54-Year Industry-Leading Performance Exhaust Manufacturing Company - SC2139 Financial Information Asking Price: $2,850,000 Cash Flow: $480,000 Gross Revenue: $1,980,000 Down Payment: $2,850,000...

$2,850,000

$2,850,000

Cash Flow: $480,000

South Bay Diesels – Premier 5-Star Diesel Operation

$750,000 - Gardena, CA

$750,000

Gardena, CA

Turnkey Towing Company in San Jose | Owner-Operator Opportunity

San Jose, CA

Turnkey towing business located in the San Jose area with steady local demand. The company includes two fully operational tow trucks. Historically, only one truck has been used for most of the work,...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $80,000

Towing Company For Sale in Placer County

Placer County, CA

Towing company for sale offering 24/7 roadside assistance and vehicle recovery services across a well-established Northern California market. The business provides light-, medium-, and heavy-duty...

$1,395,000

$1,395,000

Cash Flow: $554,402

San Fernando Valley Auto Body Shop w/Strong Reputation

San Fernando, CA

This body shop is one of the oldest in the San Fernando Valley. They work with the majority of auto insurance companies, providing them a strong foundation and steady workflow. A new owner would...

$175,000

$175,000

Cash Flow: $151,171

Turn key General automotive repair facility

Seaside, CA

Turn key General automotive repair facility, massive opportunity business owner owns property. Do not let this one slip by unbelievable opportunity....

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $475,000

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...

$37,500

$37,500

Busy Auto Repair Shop, AAA Approve Shop, CarMax Partners Repair shop

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Opportunity to purchase a well-established, turnkey auto repair shop located in a high-traffic area. This business has built a strong reputation for quality service, steady repeat customers, and...

$215,000

$215,000

Cash Flow: $195,000

Online Auto Brokerage - 12 years in business, fully relocatable

Los Angeles County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established online auto brokerage with a 12-year track record, strong brand reputation, and hundreds of 5-star reviews across multiple platforms. The...

$299,555

$299,555

Cash Flow: $100,000

Major Brand Gas Station with Property (Clearlake)

Clearlake, CA

Description: A well-positioned convenience store and gas station serving both local residents and visitors to the Clear Lake area. As a Major branded location, it offers fuel services alongside a...

$3,900,000

$3,900,000

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National Pool Route Sales, LLC

Serving Orange County, CA

National Pool Route Sales is the largest and one of the most successful swimming pool service company brokers in the United States. Our 40 years of experience gives us the ability to help beyond the purchase. Our clients enjoy success because of our free consulting and aftermarket care. Almost every client who purchases through our company receives: free consulting through Charles Baird Consulting, access to a world-class industry education website and numerous other business and marketing aids. Our aftermarket care is invaluable and cannot be duplicated. Others may promise, we deliver.

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Turnkey Tire & Wheels Business

Northridge, CA

Turnkey opportunity to acquire an established full-service tire, wheel, and automotive repair center in the high-traffic Northridge trade area. Strategically located on busy Roscoe Blvd with strong...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

Gas station with C-store | Pumping 25000 Gallons per month

Sonoma County, CA

Great opportunity to own a thriving Gas station in Sonoma County, at a reasonable price. Great location. Pumping 25000 Gallons per month at $1.00 per gallon margin. 1200 s.ft. C-store Gross sales is...

$500,000

$500,000

Prime Corner Gas Station – High Traffic Area

$6,499,999 - Barstow, CA

$6,499,999

Barstow, CA

Established Auto Repair Shop | 30+ Years | Loyal Client Base

Camarillo, CA

The owner is retiring and This opportunity is for a owner with their own mechanics. Owner and on staff mechanics can stay on for transition and or training period. This well-established, certified...

$65,000

$65,000

30-Car Costa Mesa Auto Yard + Restoration Client Base | Huge Upside

Costa Mesa, CA

This is a well-known, owner-operated specialty shop focused primarily on restoration with some auto repair mixed in. Built on years of word-of-mouth reputation, it operates out of one of the most...

$299,000

$299,000

Newly Built High Volume Arco Gas Station with Property ( Freeway )

Monterey County, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This newly built ARCO gas station represents a premium investment opportunity in Monterey County's competitive fuel retail market. Established in 2022, this high-volume operation...

$12,000,000

$12,000,000

Just listed a 35-year established automotive serve and repair company

Selma, CA

This business is owned and operated by the same owner for over 35 years. Engine and Transmission repairs done with excellence. General maintenance and service offered for foreign and domestic vehicles...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

High Cash Flow Franchise Automotive Service Business for Sale – Quartz

Quartz Hill, CA

Rare opportunity to acquire a well-established franchise-style automotive maintenance and repair business located in the strong and growing Quartz Hill / Antelope Valley market. This is a turnkey...

$499,000

$499,000

Cash Flow: $240,000

Highly Profitable Auto Body Shop Large Space

Los Angeles County, CA

*Image for Illustrative Purposes* High-performing, rapidly growing collision repair facility located in a dense, high-traffic pocket of Los Angeles. In just a short period of time, this shop has built...

$349,000

$349,000

Cash Flow: $230,000

$100K Monthly Revenue Auto Shop – Ready for Immediate Takeover

Los Angeles County, CA

Cash Offer Only | ±3,500 SF Offered for the first time in over 33 years, this well-established auto repair business has built a strong reputation and a loyal, repeat customer base. The owner is...

$445,000

$445,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

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 Analyzed214
Asking Price$497,000
Reported Revenue$800,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$200,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$250,000$497,000$1,200,000

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.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$434,449$119,377
Median$800,000$200,000
Upper Quartile$1,224,462$301,709

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 Quartile0.451.66
Median0.712.64
Upper Quartile1.203.74

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 $497,000, though prices range from under $250,000 to well over $1,200,000.

How much do Automotive and Boat Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Automotive and Boat Businesses in California is $800,000 and owners earn a median of $200,000, 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 0.45 to 1.20, with a median of 0.71. Earning multiples range from 1.66 to 3.74, with the median at 2.64. This means the typical Automotive and Boat Business in California may ask for around 0.71 times its annual revenue, and 2.64 times its annual owner earnings.

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