Irvine, CA
Convenience-based automotive business quickly gaining market share. Streamlined operations and a data-driven approach yield high cash flow margins and strong repeat customer rates (70%). Clean,...
Automotive and Boat Businesses in CA For Sale
Highly Scalable, Quick Service Automotive Franchise in Irvine, CA
EBITDA: $3,500,000
Established Auto Repair Shop
Buena Park, CA
Well-established auto body shop operating from its current location with the equipment, tools, and business assets necessary for daily operations. The business includes existing customer goodwill,...
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Huge 12 bay North OC Auto Repair Shop | Historic Local Presence
Fullerton, CA
Imagine stepping into your own thriving automotive empire in the heart of North Orange County. This isn't just another repair shop - you're looking at a massive 12-bay operation that's been the go-to...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Wrecking Yard For Sale With Inventory
Rancho Cordova, CA
This is business is currently operating and for sale along with the inventory. The inventory in this business consists of Racks/Shelves for cars out in the yard as well as for body parts such as...
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Rare Opportunity: Established Turnkey, One-of-a-Kind Charter Business
Newport Beach, CA
-Turnkey operation with Custom Fleet, Booking System, equipment, licenses, secured dock lease, and certifications current. -Proprietary charter fleet unavailable through competitors. -Established...
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MBZ Auto Repair Est 22 Years 5 Star Reviews
Orange County, CA
A well-established Mercedes-Benz repair shop, proudly serving the community for more than twenty-one years, is now available for sale as the owner prepares to retire. Known for its outstanding service...
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Cash Flow: $225,000
Branded Gas Station for Sale with Real Estate
Kings County, CA
Branded high traffic Gas Station and Car wash for sale located in Kings County, CA. Ideal opportunity for investors and owner operators with great growth potential....
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ARCO Branded Gas Station with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Riverside County, CA
Exclusively listed by The Gas Broker. Qualified buyers only. A fully executed Confidentiality Agreement and proof of financial capability are required prior to receiving additional information. For...
Memory Maker Fishing Charter
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Avalon, CA
Memory Maker Fishing is a very well know charter business in Avalon. Catalina Island is one of Californias biggest vacation destinations. With amazing fishing year round it’s very popular for all...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
For Sale! Well Established Auto Parts Business!
Watsonville, CA
Davis Auto Parts has been serving the Watsonville and surrounding areas for over 70 years providing a large inventory of auto parts, automotive equipment and tools, paint supplies, agricultural...
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Successful Auto Repair Business, Knowledgeable Staff.
Sacramento County, CA
This auto repair and smog testing business was started in 1976, as a sole proprietorship in a two-bay service station. The business moved in 1977 and occupied a 2,000 square ft warehouse space before...
Cash Flow: $142,418
Highway Gas Station, Diesel MPDs & Large Market w/ Liquor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Inyo County, CA
Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. Please No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on Property. Exclusively Listed and Presented By: The Gas Broker™. This Mobil-branded gas...
EBITDA: $240,000
Well established truck and auto collision repair business for sale!
Los Angeles County, CA
This well-established truck and auto collision business has built an outstanding reputation and tremendous goodwill over the past 54 years. Known for quality workmanship and reliability, the company...
Cash Flow: $267,000
Auto Repair/Mechanic Shop with Real Estate(Land & Building)
$1,200,000
San Bernardino, CA
Express Car Wash with Real Estate -Very Attractive - 100% Absentee Run
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tulare County, CA
Great opportunity to purchase a very attractive, newly established, top of line, McNeil Built, Express Car Wash with Real Estate. Please note, that this Express Car Wash with Real Estate is McNeil...
Cash Flow: $385,835
San Diego Auto Engine Machining & Building
San Diego County, CA
Turn-Key Engine Balancing & Automotive Service Center. 3,000 Sf Shop Leased Through 2/28/2027. One employee to remain after the sale. 2025 Sales: $403,436 and 2025 SDE: $103,318. Equipment worth...
Cash Flow: $103,318
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
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Car Wash, Oil Change, Tint And Auto Detail Shop
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
La Puente, CA
Full-Service Car Wash with Multiple Profit Centers Prime Location | High Traffic | Strong Demographics Located on Hacienda Blvd near a major intersection, this full-service hand car wash benefits from...
Ultra Luxury Exotic Car Dealership
Los Angeles County, CA
*Business Highlights* Strong brand presence in the high-end luxury and exotic vehicle market Established reputation for excellence, discretion, and premium client service Proven, consistent...
Car Wash + Real Estate + Rental Space
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montclair, CA
100% HAND CAR WASH - Prime Holt Avenue Location – Montclair INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS • True 100% Hand Car Wash – No automated tunnel • High-Visibility Location on Holt Avenue • Strong Traffic Corridor...
Smog Check, Oil Change Business
SBA LOAN ELIGIBLE
California
This well-established smog check business in Solano County presents an exceptional opportunity for a buyer looking for a profitable, turn-key operation with minimal competition. Generating gross sales...
Cash Flow: $203,631
Junk Removal & Demolition Services Business
Los Angeles, CA
The Company is a residential and commercial junk removal and non-structural demolition services provider operating primarily in South California. The business offers hauling, cleanouts, and light...
Cash Flow: $400,000
Express Car Wash + Full-Service Car Wash - Flex Combination
Ontario, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH + FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH • PRIME LOCATION, MAJOR Freeway Offramp, • Near California’s largest outlet and value-retail shopping • This Flex Car Wash combines both Express Car Wash and...
Express Car Wash With Real Estate Signalized Corner Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montclair, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH WITH REAL ESTATE • PRIME SIGNALIZED CORNER LOCATION • Express Car Wash has been serving the community since 2019 • Originally built and operated as Tommy’s car wash • Currently...
Tire and Suspension Shop
Fresno, CA
TIRE AND SUSPENSION SHOP - ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE BUSINESS This well-established tire and suspension shop has been serving the Fresno community since 1970, building a trusted reputation over...
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Cash Flow: $280,000
$1M Revenue Auto Repair Franchise | $300K Net | 6 Bays | SF Valley
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Prime ARCO am/pm Gas Station & Convenience Store
Butte County, CA
Offered for sale is a rare opportunity to acquire a premier ARCO am/pm gas station and convenience store. an area characterized by strong demographics, heavy traffic counts. This beautifully ARCO...
Business Opportunity: Swift Collision Center
Van Nuys, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire Swift Collision Center, a well-established auto body and collision repair business located at 14701 Calvert Street, Van Nuys, CA 91411. This turnkey operation features...
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Woman-Owned Auto Body & Repair Shop
Los Angeles, CA
We are a trusted, independent auto body and repair shop committed to delivering top-quality workmanship on every vehicle. We specialize in precision collision repair, paint work, and mechanical...
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Cash Flow: $170,000
EXPRESS CAR WASH + REAL ESTATE 1.22 Acres
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
• EXPRESS CAR WASH + REAL ESTATE 1.22 acres • Prime Location, Major Street, near major intersection • Property Improvements & Infrastructure • Express Car Wash conversion completed in 2020, including...
Express Car Wash + Property Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jurupa Valley, CA
• Business and Real Estate included • Prime location at the major intersection of Limonite Ave & Van Buren Blvd, with daily traffic exceeding 49,000 vehicles • Well-established business proudly...
Express Car Wash + Full-Service Car Wash - Great Location
Colton, CA
FULL-SERVICE + EXPRESS CAR WASH, near I-10 Fwy & I-215 Fwy Intersection • Prime location near I-215 and I-10 freeways, directly off the major Washington St. exit in Colton, CA • Situated near the...
Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura
Ventura County, CA
Established Vehicle Upfitting & Truck Accessories Business – Ventura Area Well-established vehicle upfitting and truck accessories business serving retail customers, commercial and fleet operators,...
Multi-Unit, Automotive Business in San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
This business has been operating successfully for many years and has a proven track record of profitability, with unit level economics that are unparalleled in the industry. With access to extensive...
EBITDA: $3,500,000
High RIO Automotive Franchise in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Data driven automotive service business with a simple, disruptive operating model gaining market share in a highly fragmented industry. Clean, compact, and recognizable storefront with small footprint...
EBITDA: $2,800,000
Farm Equipment Rental
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mariposa County, CA
This home grown business demonstrates steady agricultural and feed sales with strong equipment rental demand. The operation includes an on-site retail and yard facility, rental fleet, feed inventory,...
Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $615K R
$1,200,000
Santa Monica, CA
Auto Body and Paint Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key, full-service auto body and paint shop situated on a prominent 17,000 sq ft corner lot in the heart of Los Angeles. This well-established operation comes...
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Auto Body and Paint Shop in North Hollywood / No. Ho.
North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key, full-service auto body and paint shop situated on a secured corner lot in the heart of Los Angeles. This well-established operation comes fully equipped...
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Auto Repair, Orange County, Low Rent - Priced To Sell!
Orange County, CA
This auto repair shop presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or a buyer looking to expand an existing operation. The facility is equipped with two above-ground hoists and reported...
Cash Flow: $75,000
Gas Station, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Calaveras County, CA
$600,000 Net Profit Gas Station, C-Store, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot Rare investment opportunity with multiple income streams and huge upside potential. This...
Thriving Tire & Auto Franchise System – 5 Stores, $799K+ EBITDA
Fresno County, CA
Thriving, multi-location tire and auto service franchise system with a proven track record and strong operational foundation. Established in 2001, the brand operates 5 stores - 3 corporate-owned and 2...
EBITDA: $799,794
Profitable Truck Accessory Business NorCal - SC2244
California
Profitable Truck Accessory Business NorCal - SC2244 Financial Information Asking Price: $495,000 Cash Flow: $175,000 Gross Revenue: $1,250,000 Down Payment: $495,000 Adjusted EBITDA: On request This...
Cash Flow: $175,000
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands
San Diego County, CA
Auto Repair Business for sale with a strong local presence in San Diego. 3,200-sf Warehouse/office +725-sf Mezzanine. 2 Lifts and 2 Roll-up doors. 3-year Average Revenue: $286,786/year. 3-year Average...
Cash Flow: $66,655
EXPRESS CAR WASH - Near 15 Fwy and 91 Fwy
Norco, CA
Rare Opportunity to Own an Express Car Wash with Dual Tunnels Prime Norco Location - “HorseTown U.S.A” • Take advantage of this unique investment opportunity in the heart of Norco, California –...
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First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
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Gas Station for Sale – 90,000 Gallons/Month + $40K Net!
Alameda County, CA
Ready to step into a proven, profitable business you can run from day one? This high-volume ARCO gas station delivers strong cash flow every month through fuel sales, convenience market, and extra...
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Car Wash + Real Estate + Upstairs Office, Oil & Lube Center
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Apple Valley, CA
• PRIME LOCATION, BEAR VALLEY RD, APPLE VALLEY - CA • Car Wash located on major Highway, built in 2007 and remodeled in 2024 • Offers multiple profit centers with many other possibilities • Ideal...
Price Reduction .....Profitable Auto Body Shop
$425,000
Van Nuys, CA
Multi-Location Car Rental Franchise Business - Prime Markets!
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location car rental franchise business operating under two recognized and complementary brands. Strategically located at three...
EBITDA: $7,210,000
Well-Established RV Repair Shop in CA - Strong Reputation
Sonoma County, CA
Exceptional investment opportunity with a highly respected RV collision repair business located in Sonoma County, California. Established in 2010, this well-established shop specializes in...
Cash Flow: $66,007
Express Car Wash Newly Built In 2022 + Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Visalia, CA
• PRIME LOCATION, NEAR MAJOR INTERSECTION ACROSS FROM COMMUNITY SHOPPING CENTER • Bubble Zone Express Car Wash was built ground up in late 2022 and is equipped with top tier McNeil equipment -...
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Automotive Repair Shop
Alameda County, CA
Great opportunity to own a 45 years established, fully equipped, thriving automotive repair shop in prime area of Alameda county, East Bay. Floor space: 3200 sq.ft; Rent: $6358/ mo ; Gross: $...
Established Auto Garage in High-Traffic Area – Priced to Move!
Riverside County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Coachella Valley Dre: 02120938 Established auto repair with outstanding reputation. This Riverside, CA business has been family owned for many years and the seller is...
Cash Flow: $138,801
Gas Station w/ Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Gas Station w/ Real Property Net Profit Over $600,000 Annually For sale: a highly profitable gas station with an accompanying convenience store. This business generates an impressive income, with...
Gas Station, C-store, Carwash & Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Over $500,000 Net Income Gas Station, C-store & Carwash W/ Real Property This fantastic location is located at a very busy intersection in the heart of Sacramento County. The owner claims he does over...
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 Analyzed | 211 |
| 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 Quartile | Median | Upper 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.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’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.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.44 | 1.65 |
| Median | 0.70 | 2.63 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.19 | 3.76 |
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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