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Automotive and Boat Businesses For Sale in California

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$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

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

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

Niche Automotive | SBA eligible with $130K down | $500K+ Cash Flow

San Diego, CA

SBA prequalified by multiple lenders for a well qualified buyer with industry experience. A rare chance to acquire a dominant, highly profitable auto repair shop in one of the most sought-after and...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $546,125

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...

$230,000

$230,000

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

Award-Winning Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – 15+ Years – Inland Empire

Rancho Cucamonga, CA

Award-Winning Auto Repair & STAR Smog Shop – 15+ Years – Inland Empire Well-established award-winning auto repair and STAR-certified smog inspection shop available in the Inland Empire. This highly...

$789,000

$789,000

Cash Flow: $287,336

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

Smog & Mechanic shop, Heart of Contra Costa $130,000net owner-operator

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a great location with a lot of opportunity for the skill owner who wants to take the business to the next level. The place has a large lot and a large office space, which can be converted into...

$195,000

$195,000

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

Construction Excavating Equipment Renting

Los Angeles County, CA

A Southern California-based excavation contractor is available for acquisition, generating approximately $2.7M+ in revenue and $821,851 in three-year weighted average SDE (~30% margins). The business...

$2,800,000

$2,800,000

Cash Flow: $817,000

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

Prime Corner Gas Station – High Traffic Area

$6,499,999 - Barstow, CA

$6,499,999

Barstow, CA

Auto Dismantling

Imperial, CA

ESTABLISHED AUTO DISMANTLING BUSINESS FOR SALE This profitable auto dismantling operation in Imperial, CA presents an exceptional opportunity for growth-minded investors. Currently generating $200,000...

$110,000

$110,000

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

Andrew Rogerson

Rogerson Business Services

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Valuing and selling a business or medical practice is a complex undertaking for the owner. Equally, it involves one of their most important assets. Establishing a proper value to attract qualified and motivated buyers is important. What's more important is to have an accurate valuation so, if the buyer needs third-party finance such as an SBA loan, the sale of the business can happen and the seller achieves their ultimate of selling their business. This professional approach includes negotiating leases, assisting with legal agreements while keeping all this totally confidential. If you own a business and it's time to value and sell and it's in California, this is just a small sample of how we can help, as experts in the field of valuing and selling a business in California. We screen all buyers to determine their financial qualifications and business background. Because we work with each potential buyer to find the right business, the prospects we bring you will be genuinely interested in your business as well as financially capable. Most inquirers who call about a particular business listing end up buying a different business. While this is frustrating if you try to sell your business alone, it is a big plus when working with us. If you are a business owner located in California with a business that generates at least $2 million in gross revenue and is ready to sell within 6 to 12 months, click on the Contact Me button for a free inquiry.

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Independent gas station with property

Los Angeles, CA

Independent gas station with property in heart of Los Angeles The store sells Beer & Wine...

$5,999,000

$5,999,000

Established Auto Repair

Grass Valley, CA

Position your business or investment for success with this rare opportunity to own a prime one-acre commercial/industrial parcel on a high-visibility Grass Valley highway, where thousands of cars pass...

$200,000

$200,000

SG 11540 California Stockton Branded Gas Station C Store

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Joaquin County, CA

$5,700,000 plus inventory for the California Stockton Branded Gas Station C Store Business and Property. The sale includes a two-bedroom single-family house behind the gas station. $110,000 in average...

$5,700,000

$5,700,000

Cash Flow: $840,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established, Money Making Car Wash business for sale!!

Sacramento, CA

Established, Profitable Car Wash Business for Sale – Sacramento, CA. Established, money-making car wash business now available. This well-performing operation also offers full-service, professional...

$2,459,999

$2,459,999

Cash Flow: $360,000

Established Profitable Muffler Shop - Orange County

Orange County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-standing, highly reputable automotive service business with deep roots in the community. Operating successfully for decades, the shop has built exceptional...

$70,000

$70,000

25-Year LA Auto Repair Shop Honda/Toyota– Strong Cash Flow – 3 Lifts

Walnut, CA

For over two decades, this Honda and Toyota specialist has been the trusted automotive partner for countless families across Los Angeles County. Founded in 2000 with a simple yet powerful vision - to...

$258,000

$258,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Vehicle wrap and graphics business

Lake County, CA

Highly profitable and well-established vehicle wrap and graphics business in Northern California offering a rare chance to step into a thriving, turnkey operation with a strong reputation and repeat...

$200,000

$200,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Business Only Arco AM PM Gas Station with long term lease

Fresno, CA

ARCO AM/PM Gas Station + Real Estate | Fresno, CA Or Business Only Option Business Only: $699,000 Property & Business Overview Brand: ARCO AM/PM Converted: 2024 (Former Chevron) Fuel Contract: New...

$699,000

$699,000

Muffler-Catalytic Converter-Exhaust Auto Repair Shop-30 Year Location

$200,000 - Rocklin, CA

$200,000

Rocklin, CA

ARCO AM/PM Gas Station + Real Estate | Fresno, CA Or Business Only Opt

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fresno, CA

ARCO AM/PM Gas Station + Real Estate | Fresno, CA Or Business Only Option Business + Property: $5,600,000 Business Only: $699,000 Property & Business Overview Brand: ARCO AM/PM Converted: 2024 (Former...

$5,600,000

$5,600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turn-key and Historical Automotive Service / Parts Center in LA County

Los Angeles County, CA

Presenting a rare opportunity: A well-established, full-service automotive center in Los Angeles County, a trusted hub for local customers for decades. This business stands out as a turnkey auto...

$350,000

$350,000

Iconic Lotus Automotive Parts Supplier – $2.3M+ Retail Inventory –

San Andreas, CA

The premier company in aftermarket Lotus parts, founded nearly 50 years ago by one of the most respected racing engineers, is one of the most trusted names in the global Lotus performance and...

$500,000

$500,000

Established Auto Body & EV Repair Shop | 12+ Years

San Diego County, CA

Executive Summary SBA Pre-Qualified. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey, consistently profitable auto body, paint, and repair business with over 12 years of proven success. The company...

$350,000

$350,000

Cash Flow: $199,810

Car Rental Agency

Los Angeles County, CA

This is an opportunity to acquire a well-established car rental business that has been providing quality vehicles and exceptional customer service for many years. The company is offering a diverse...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

EBITDA: $868,512

Award-Winning & Profitable Auto Repair & Smog Shop – Riverside County

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Riverside County, CA

# 40+ Year Award-Winning Auto Repair & Smog Shop – Corona, CA Rare opportunity to acquire a highly respected and profitable auto repair and smog shop that has been serving the Corona community for...

$1,150,000

$1,150,000

Cash Flow: $356,951

SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE

Turnkey Motorcycle Towing

Vallejo, CA

Established in 2022 Apex Motow is a towing company specializing in motorcycle and motorsports vehicle towing. Operating in the San Francisco Bay Area Apex Motow has established brand awareness and...

$25,000

$25,000

Get a huge shop at a small price!!

Torrance, CA

Imagine walking into your own 4,500 square foot auto repair facility in Torrance, California - complete with 9 bays and 7 lifts, all ready for you to take the wheel. This established shop has been...

$287,500

$287,500

EBITDA: $128,000

Established Auto Repair Business for Sale – Contra Costa County, CA

Contra Costa County, CA

This is an ideal opportunity for an owner-operator or an existing shop looking to expand into a turnkey auto repair shop Contra Costa County. Proven Track Record • Grossing over $600,000 annually •...

$325,000

$325,000

Longstanding and Highly Profitable Auto Shop for Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles County, CA

This successful and profitable Auto Shop has been operating in Bellflower, CA for 43 years! The current owner's father opened the doors in 1982. His son, the current owner, joined the family business...

$1,587,842

$1,587,842

Cash Flow: $529,281

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

International Classic Car Company

$1,425,000 - Los Angeles, CA

$1,425,000

Los Angeles, CA

Gas Station Portfolio for Sale – Bellflower, California Portfolio Aski

Bellflower, CA

Gas Station Portfolio for Sale – Bellflower, California Portfolio Asking Price: $11,500,000 Confidential offering of a three (3) site gas station portfolio strategically located in Bellflower,...

$11,500,000

$11,500,000

Newly Remodeled 76 Gas Station and Franchise Market with property

Los Angeles, CA

Business + Real Property Asking Price: $5,700,000 Lot Size: 22,000 SF Market Size: 3,000 SF (No beer/wine currently) BUSINESS & BRAND DETAILS Fuel Brand: 76 Market Brand: Beyond Market Fuel Contract:...

$5,700,000

$5,700,000

Mobile Car Cleaning Service

San Francisco, CA

We deliver professional car cleaning and detailing services right to your doorstep. We specialize in interior and exterior cleaning, waxing, vacuuming, and odor removal — all performed using...

$100,000

$100,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

Profitable 34 Years Auto Repair Shop – Strong Loyal Clientele

Sunnyvale, CA

SBA Pre-Approved. Long-established auto repair shop with 34 years of operating history serving Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, and San Jose. The business generates consistent revenue through a loyal, repeat...

$885,000

$885,000

Cash Flow: $350,000

Self Service Car Wash For Sale!

Gardena, CA

Excellent opportunity to own a self-service car wash business in Gardena, CA. The car wash is on busy Crenshaw Bl with great visibility and high traffic. This business features five wash bays and 4...

$225,000

$225,000

Cash Flow: $46,354

Established Semi-Truck Body & Paint Business w Established Contracts

San Joaquin County, CA

ESTABLISHED TRUCK BODY & PAINT OPERATION - TURNKEY ACQUISITION OPPORTUNITY This well-established commercial truck body and paint facility represents a strategic acquisition opportunity within the...

$149,000

$149,000

Auto Collision Shop

Murrieta, CA

Auto Collision Shop has operated continuously in Murrieta, California since 1997, making it one of the more tenured independent collision repair operations in Southwest Riverside County. The current...

$565,000

$565,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

Major brand Gas Station, Car Wash & Conv. Store with Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Stockton, CA

Description: This gas station located in Stockton is positioned in a prime freeway location with direct access to the Interstate 5 exit. This high-traffic site serves local residents, daily commuters,...

$4,950,000

$4,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Michael Faust

First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242

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Income-Producing Auto Shop | Asset Sale Opportunity

Los Angeles, CA

Established tire and auto repair shop strategically positioned in a prime Westside coastal area of Los Angeles, delivering exceptional visibility and high traffic exposure. This turnkey operation...

Not Disclosed

Not Disclosed

Cash Flow: $500,000

Turn-key Profitable auto repair shop in Orange County

Orange County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established and highly reputable auto repair business near the Mission Viejo area. The shop has been operating successfully for multiple decades and has...

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $150,000

After Market Auto Products

$4,500,000 - Morgan Hill, CA

$4,500,000

Morgan Hill, CA

Profitable Used Auto Dealership – San Diego

San Diego, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly reputable pre-owned auto dealership with over 20 years of success in San Diego’s thriving automotive district. Located in a highly sought-after auto...

$1,640,000

$1,640,000

Cash Flow: $523,725

Great Producing Gas Station With Upside

Fresno, CA

Well established gas station business available in a prime Fresno location. This site benefits from Stable fuel volume and inside sales, providing a good income stream. With consistent customer...

$950,000

$950,000

Cash Flow: $250,000

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

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

Gas station with the real property In Contra costa County

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to own a gas station with real property in the heart of Contra Costa County, offering both immediate income and strong upside potential. The station is currently undergoing...

$3,400,000

$3,400,000

Net $500k Gas Station + Real Property | ARCO/AMPM Approve| Corner Lot

Solano County, CA

Net Income $500,000 Gas Station with Real Property | ARCO/AMPM Approved | Corner Lot This is a prime opportunity to acquire a high volume gas station located on a large, high visibility comer lot in...

$4,800,000

$4,800,000

Established Towing Business

Los Angeles, CA

Established towing company, operated since 2017. has total of 4 trucks working. Several contracts with insurances and provider services. A lot of opportunities for new owner....

$450,000

$450,000

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 Analyzed211
Asking Price$495,000
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$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$434,481$117,509
Median$800,000$200,000
Upper Quartile$1,216,692$300,000

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 Quartile0.441.65
Median0.702.63
Upper Quartile1.193.76

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 $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 0.44 to 1.19, with a median of 0.70. Earning multiples range from 1.65 to 3.76, with the median at 2.63. This means the typical Automotive and Boat Business in California may ask for around 0.70 times its annual revenue, and 2.63 times its annual owner earnings.

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