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Automotive and Boat Businesses For Sale in California

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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

Same owner for 40 years, Turnkey Full-Service Car Wash

Orange County, CA

Established full-service car wash business located in a prime Orange County location with excellent visibility, strong traffic exposure, and a dense surrounding residential community. This...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

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

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...

$379,000

$379,000

Cash Flow: $88,261

Auto Repair/Mechanic Shop with Real Estate(Land & Building)

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Bernardino, CA

Great opportunity to acquire and a well established, short hours, auto repair/mechanic shop with Real Estate. Please note, that this establishment opens its doors for business only five(5) days per...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $161,857

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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

** PRICE REDUCTION** 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...

$3,950,000

$3,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Package Sale: 2 Turn Key Gas Stations w/ Markets

Barstow, CA

Offering: Two (2) gas stations available for purchase as a package (Contact Broker For More Information). Flexible Fuel Supply Agreements provide a new owner the opportunity to rebrand or operate...

$850,000

$850,000

Newly constructed 2024 Independent fuel station

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...

$750,000

$750,000

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

Portfolio of 3 Profitable Gas Stations

Barstow, CA

Transform your investment portfolio with this exceptional opportunity to acquire three established, profitable gas stations generating $1 million in combined annual earnings. You'll step into a...

$2,999,950

$2,999,950

Cash Flow: $1,000,000

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

Prime Corner Gas Station – High Traffic Area

$6,499,999 - Barstow, CA

$6,499,999

Barstow, CA

Auto Body Shop Business for Sale

Los Angeles, CA

Imagine walking into your own thriving auto body shop every morning, knowing you're running a business that's already proven successful with over $600,000 in annual revenue. This established operation...

$399,000

$399,000

Cash Flow: $160,000

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

Joel Higginbotham

Business Team Group

Serving Placer County, CA

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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

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

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

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

Profitable and Growing, Mobile RV Repair, Owner Retiring

Sacramento County, CA

This is an established RV mobile repair business. It has a proven track record of high revenue profitability, with significant upside potential. The business has a diverse client base and a strong...

$599,000

$599,000

EBITDA: $240,000

Collision Center in West Adams!

$350,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$350,000

Los Angeles, CA

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...

$599,000

$599,000

Cash Flow: $244,000

European Auto Repair + Real Estate | No New Competition Allowed

Alameda County, CA

Asking Price (Business): $575,000 Real Estate: $1,600,000 Rare Bay Area Opportunity with Built-In Competitive Moat This is not just another auto repair shop. This is a high-margin European specialty...

$575,000

$575,000

Cash Flow: $262,713

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

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

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

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

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...

$99,000

$99,000

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

Auto Repair Shop With New Lifts And Equipment& Ads Sign And Markitin

$85,000 - Murrieta, CA

$85,000

Murrieta, 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...

$199,000

$199,000

Big Towing & Parking Enforcement Business Profitable & Growing SC2205

California

Highly Profitable & Fast-Growing Towing and Parking Enforcement Company - SC2205 Financial Information $12,000,000 Asking Price $7,500,000 Cash Flow $12,000,000 Gross Revenue $12,000,000 Down Payment...

$11,000,000

$11,000,000

Cash Flow: $7,500,000

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...

$440,000

$440,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

High Volume Auto repair shop, Nets 30K Month, BUSY, Gardena, CA.

Gardena, CA

Auto Repair Shop – Gardena, CA Cash Offer Only | Approx. 3,500 SF First time on the market in 33 years of same ownership. Well-established auto repair business with a loyal repeat customer base....

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

Eon Lew

District Realty Group

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

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Auto Business including Real Estate

San Leandro, CA

Exceptional Investment & Redevelopment Opportunity in Alameda County | San Leandro, California The sale includes both the land and a fully operational, owner-occupied business, comprising four...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $769,391

Established Automotive Repair Shop With Strong Lease - Turnkey

Vallejo, CA

Ideal for an owner-operator mechanic, automotive professional, or operator looking to expand and step into an established location. Well-established automotive repair shop with a long operating...

$180,000

$180,000

Turnkey OC Mobile Detailing – 2 Fitted Vans, App, Domain & Reviews

$129,000 - Lake Forest, CA

$129,000

Lake Forest, CA

Established Transmission Repair Shop - 30 Year Operating History

Riverside County, CA

This independent transmission repair facility has a proven operating strategy that has allowed it to thrive over nearly three decades of continuous ownership and operation. The company serves...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $408,000

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,...

$1,070,000

$1,070,000

Cash Flow: $320,000

Muffler And Auto Repair Shop Established 29 Years

San Diego County, CA

This Muffler Shop has been established since 1998 and with current owner for 18 years. The business is managed by owner. They specialize in muffler repair/replacement but also offer auto maintenance,...

$99,000

$99,000

Cash Flow: $53,300

AUTO REPAIR SERVICE SHOP | Gross revenues: 120K+ /month

Alameda County, CA

This auto repair shop is in Alameda County established for 40 years with a steady repeat clientele, and services fleet vehicles of commercial corporate accounts. The business is equipped with 8 lifts...

$980,000

$980,000

Mechanic Service Shop for Jet Skis with Great Performance every year

Northridge, CA

This established jet ski service and repair facility represents a compelling investment opportunity in the specialized marine equipment sector within Los Angeles County. The business operates from a...

$450,000

$450,000

Cash Flow: $294,049

Independent Gas station including property is for sale.

Victorville, CA

18000 SqFt lot independent Gas station including property located at freeway off ramp. 1800 Sq ft Beer & Wine store sales 70k a month with 45% profit margin The station pumps 70kg a month of Gas and...

$4,500,000

$4,500,000

Award-Winning Auto Repair Shop in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa, CA

This established automotive service facility represents a premier opportunity in Santa Rosa's thriving automotive repair sector. The business operates as a comprehensive full-service auto repair shop,...

$1,850,000

$1,850,000

Cash Flow: $245,430

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 Analyzed209
Asking Price$495,000
Reported Revenue$778,315
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
$225,000$495,000$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$427,000$117,509
Median$778,315$195,000
Upper Quartile$1,231,329$299,000

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 Quartile0.451.53
Median0.682.52
Upper Quartile1.093.59

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 $495,000, though prices range from under $225,000 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 $778,315 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 0.45 to 1.09, with a median of 0.68. Earning multiples range from 1.53 to 3.59, with the median at 2.52. This means the typical Automotive and Boat Business in California may ask for around 0.68 times its annual revenue, and 2.52 times its annual owner earnings.

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