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Automotive and Boat Businesses For Sale in California

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Auto Repairer in South OC with 30+ years in operation, Fully Equipped

Mission Viejo, CA

This is a great opportunity to acquire a 3150sq ft. approximate automotive repair facility with 3 ground loading door multi bay and lift facility with more than 30 years of operating history in the...

$74,999

$74,999

Cash Flow: $34,102

High Profit Smog Test Only-South Orange Co.

Orange County, CA

This highly profitable smog test only business is a perfect fit for Absentee Ownership. The shop has been established for over 25 successful years and is located in an attractive multi-tenant auto...

$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

Profitable Service-based Auto Shop

California

Established California-based specialty auto shop offering a diverse range of services, from factory-scheduled maintenance (oil changes, tune-ups, repairs) to custom aftermarket off-road builds and...

$13,000,000

$13,000,000

EBITDA: $3,221,344

Established Motorcycle/ ATV Service and Parts In South Orange County

Orange County, CA

46 year old Motorcycle and ATVs repair & service, parts, tire changes, upgrades, and tuning, customization and modifications. The business also does consignment sales for motorcycles and ATVs....

$290,000

$290,000

Cash Flow: $136,500

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

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

(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

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

Turn Key Full Service Car Wash for Sale

$13,500,000 - California

$13,500,000

California

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

Darwin Nguyen

HPT Realty

Serving Los Angeles County, CA

Experienced and results-driven real estate professional with over two decades of expertise in residential and commercial real estate. Known for roviding exceptional client service, expert market analysis, and seamles ansaction management. Dedicated to helping buyers, sellers, al investors achieve their real estate goals with integrity and professionalism. LICENSE & CERTIFICATIONS • Licensed Realtor in California

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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

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

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

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

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

$129,000 - Lake Forest, CA

$129,000

Lake Forest, CA

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

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

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,...

$120,000

$120,000

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

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

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

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...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $90,000

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

$85,000 - Murrieta, CA

$85,000

Murrieta, CA

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...

$449,000

$449,000

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 or SBA 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....

$449,000

$449,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

Established Automotive Repair Shop With Strong Lease - Turnkey

Vallejo, CA

PRICE REDUCTION 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...

$95,000

$95,000

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

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

Established Auto Repair Business — Alameda County – SBA pre-Qualified

Alameda County, CA

Established Auto Repair Business — Alameda County Asking Price: $890,000 – SBA pre-Qualified 40+ Years in Business | $1.46M+ Revenue | $375K+ SDE | 5,000 SF Facility | 8 Lifts Rare opportunity to...

$890,000

$890,000

ProMed Financial

ProMed Financial, Inc.

Serving Orange County, CA

Practice Financing and Transition Services since 1993. We are one of the longest, standing healthcare financing and practice transition services in the country.

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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

Gas Station Development site. Anchored by McDonald's

Shasta Lake, CA

Shasta Lake, CA

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

Independent gas station with property

Los Angeles, CA

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

$5,949,000

$5,949,000

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

Valero with Large Market & Drive-Thru QSR Restaurants

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Merced County, CA

Exclusively listed by The Gas Broker. Serious Inquiries Only. Requires NDA & Proof of Funds in excess of $2,500,000. For More Information; Please Visit: https://buildout.com/website/MaderaCountyValero...

$9,500,000

$9,500,000

EBITDA: $1,000,000

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...

$60,000

$60,000

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

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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