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Automotive and Boat Businesses For Sale in California

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Major brand tool truck route in south Sacramento

Sacramento County, CA

Established Major Brand Tool Truck Route - South Sacramento This is a prime opportunity to acquire an established tool truck route serving the south Sacramento market. Operating under a major national...

$400,000

$400,000

Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025

Santa Clara County, CA

Imagine yourself owning a TOP 3 recognized auto glass shop that's been serving customers with excellence for over 21 years. You'll love stepping into this established business that has built an...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $105,991

Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025

Santa Clara County, CA

Top Auto Glass Shop in San Jose for 2025 has been officially recognized as a TOP 3 of Auto Glass shops Is providing high-quality auto glass services for over 21 years, services, including windshield...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $105,991

Gas Station with real estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Belmont, CA

Coming soon, one of the best gas stations in the area, high volume selling 150K plus gallons and around $175k inside with high margin, real estate included, the real estate will be appraised easily at...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1,400,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Arco ampm Business with Real Estate for sale in Fresno area.

Fresno, CA

ESTABLISHED ARCO AMPM CONVENIENCE STORE WITH REAL ESTATE OPPORTUNITY This turnkey gas station and convenience store operation represents a compelling investment opportunity in the Madera market within...

$7,800,000

$7,800,000

Profitable & High Cash flow Car Wash business, Rental Income

San Joaquin County, CA

PROFITABLE, HIGH CASH FLOW, ESTABLISHED CAR WASH OPERATION WITH REAL ESTATE OWNERSHIP This turnkey automotive service facility represents a strategic acquisition opportunity in Contra Costa County,...

$7,900,000

$7,900,000

Chevron Extra Mile Gas Station Business, Car Wash with Property

Sacramento County, CA

Chevron Extra Mile Gas Station Business, Car Wash with Property for sale in the Sacramento Area. Profitable business, Store size is 4,986 Sq ft, 1.6 Acres of big lot size, Freeway location with big,...

$10,300,000

$10,300,000

High Volume & Profitable Branded Gas Station with property for sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sacramento County, CA

76 Gas Station, Jamba Juice Business with Property for Sale in the Sacramento Area. Store size 5,000 Sq ft, 6 MPDs with an approximate close to one-acre lot size, Freeway location with high visibility...

$9,200,000

$9,200,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Auto Repair In Panorama City!

Panorama City, CA

Take advantage of this rare chance to own a well-established and highly visible body shop at 8201 Sepulveda Place. Situated in a high-traffic area with excellent street exposure and easy access, this...

$90,000

$90,000

25-Year Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop | SBA Pre-Qualified

Solano County, CA

The business offers general auto repair, smog testing, diagnostics, brakes, engines, electrical work, maintenance, and related services. The shop is STAR-certified, giving it a valuable...

$550,000

$550,000

Cash Flow: $227,911

Accurate Automotive & Smog Solutions in San Jose

San Jose, CA

Discover a well-established auto repair and smog inspection shop with decades of experience serving drivers throughout San Jose and the surrounding communities. This full-service automotive business...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $37,952

Car Wash | Affluent Orange County Trade Area | 40,000+ VPD

Costa Mesa, CA

Sands Investment Group is pleased to exclusively offer for sale the 6,400 SF Angels Auto property located at 2285 Newport Boulevard in Costa Mesa, CA. Positioned with direct freeway access just off...

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Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $1

Silicon Valley Car Wash Asset | Business & RE | High-Visibility Area

Sunnyvale, CA

Sands Investment Group is pleased to exclusively offer for sale the 3,350 SF Rainbow Car Wash Business and Real Estate located at 975 E El Camino Real in Sunnyvale, CA. Situated along a high-traffic...

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Not Disclosed

EBITDA: $871,678

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

$650,000 - Newport Beach, CA

$650,000

Newport Beach, CA

Turnkey Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – With Rare Used Car Sales Permit

Marin County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully equipped, turnkey automotive repair facility in one of the most affluent and desirable communities in Marin County, CA. Established by the current...

$175,000

$175,000

High Volume Auto Repair - Orange County

Orange County, CA

Imagine yourself stepping into a thriving auto repair shop that's been the heartbeat of a beautiful Orange County beach community for over two decades. Since 2003, two dedicated brothers have built...

$450,000

$450,000

Rich Schammel

Venture Advisors

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Venture Advisors Business Sales and Acquisitions Facilitates the Sale and Acquisition of Successful Businesses. We specialize in businesses with revenue between $3M to $50M, where 100% controlling interest is being sold, or purchased through either an asset or stock transaction. We seek firms with a history of positive adjusted cash flow, as well as exceptional businesses which we believe have a near term potential of generating cash flow, or a brand and assets that will likely be of interest to a strategic buyer. We are licensed as a Broker by the California Bureau of Real Estate and will represent buyers and sellers of real property in conjunction with the sale of a business. We are industry generalists, expert in the process of marketing and selling businesses of all types. Manufacturing of durable goods and food products, wholesale distribution, professional services, logistics, health related, retail, consumer products, construction trades and main street businesses of all types – our professionals have decades of cumulative experience in guiding clients through successful transaction. Our extensive deal making and consulting experience – across a wide range of businesses as provided insights into what makes a business an attractive acquisition. Using proprietary tools we can provide a numeric “score” that will tell how sellable your business is and specifically what can be done to increase both sellability and the ultimate sales price. So, whether you’re ready to sell now, planning to sell or wish to acquire a business – we can help!

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Gas Station, C Store - Business & Real Estate for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fresno County, CA

Exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established gas station and convenience store with a Type 20 Off-Sale Beer & Wine License, including both the operating business and the underlying real...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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...

$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

International Classic Car Company

$1,425,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$1,425,000

Los Angeles, CA

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

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

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

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

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

$1,400,000

Los Angeles County, CA

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

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

Linnard Lane

High Touch Properties Inc.

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

High Touch Properties Inc. dba High Touch Group, is a privately held statewide real estate brokerage company focused on the Restaurant and Retail Industry founded by and under the leadership of Linnard Lane. High Touch specializes in providing, Tenant Representation Real Estate Brokerage, Business Brokerage, and Restaurant Advisory services to established and emerging "high touch/customer experience" retail and restaurant merchants. High Touch Group, assists upstart and established brands to scale and manage rapid and profitable market expansion serving as their exclusive outsourced real estate and project manager with responsibility for developing portfolio strategies and retail market advisory services. The principals of High Touch deliver unmatched value to its clients by leveraging its corporate real estate and restaurant experience and delivering those resources to emerging brands saving them time, money, and mistakes. We bring a lot more to the table for our clients than your average real estate or business brokerage firm too, we've also been on the restaurant operations side as well so we see the complete picture for our clients. High Touch's brokerage arm takes great pride in its track record of finding hidden site opportunities and driving value to the bottom line for its clients and merchant partners. Building relationships with our clients, partners, team members, agents, and city agencies have been the foundation of our success. Linnard's clients include private, corporate, family office, and franchise concepts some of which include Starbucks, Applebee’s, TGI Fridays, Chipotle, FedEx, AT&T, Noah's Bagels, Payless Shoes, Petco, Michael's Stores, Stout Burger & Boomtown Brewery, Inflection Capital, Relentless Brewing, Plan Check Kitchen + Bar, Sancho’s Tacos, Nardo Italia as well as a number of restaurant venture capital, quasi-institutional, and entertainment clients.

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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

Car rental + dealership + collision center by the LAX

$9,500,000 - Inglewood, CA

$9,500,000

Inglewood, CA

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

Valley Auto Center

Anza, CA

Imagine the incredible opportunity of owning a sprawling 4.32-acre compound that stands as a beacon of enterprise and potential. This unique property is not just land; it is a thriving hub of business...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $198,451

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 Analyzed197
Asking Price$450,000
Reported Revenue$830,259
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$195,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$239,000$450,000$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$437,974$115,000
Median$830,259$195,000
Upper Quartile$1,331,498$305,350

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 Quartile0.441.53
Median0.662.41
Upper Quartile1.073.38

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 $239,000 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 $830,259 and owners earn a median of $195,000, 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 0.44 to 1.07, with a median of 0.66. Earning multiples range from 1.53 to 3.38, with the median at 2.41. This means the typical Automotive and Boat Business in California may ask for around 0.66 times its annual revenue, and 2.41 times its annual owner earnings.

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