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Automotive and Boat Businesses in CA For Sale

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Auto & Mechnic Repair Shop

Tarzana, CA

Very Succeful Mechanic Shop in Tarzana 2 Bays Fully equiped Gross over $400K Rent $2300...

$300,000

$300,000

Semi-Absentee Run Automotive Repair Shop, Solid Revenues!

Nevada County, CA

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to own an automotive shop semi-remotely! The current owner has been staying out of state for numerous weeks at a time since 2023 and has permanently...

$250,000

$250,000

Cash Flow: $93,200

ARCO / ampm Adjacent to Major Freeway

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

San Diego 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...

$5,700,000

$5,700,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Chevron Gas Station, Circle K Business & Real Estate Sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Fresno County, CA

Turn-Key Branded Gas Station with Famous Nationwide Convenience Store Franchise Store with other food & ice Cream franchises operating under one Roof. • Chevron Gas with Circle K Franchise Business &...

$7,600,000

$7,600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established High Performing Auto Shop - $350k NOI last 3 years

Los Angeles County, CA

Established in 2005, this trusted automotive repair shop has been a cornerstone in the community for nearly 20 years. Known for complete, top-quality repair services on all makes and models, the...

$635,000

$635,000

Cash Flow: $486,195

Auto Repair + Auto Body + Car Wash business package in prime La

Los Angeles County, CA

* Image for illustration purposes.* Property details + Business details disclosed upon signing of NDA. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to purchase three long-standing businesses with an...

$299,000

$299,000

Automotive Repair Business in Oceanside, CA | Real Estate Available

Oceanside, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a long-established and highly respected automotive service and customization business located in coastal San Diego County. Operating for more than three decades,...

$250,000

$250,000

Two Branded Gas stations for sale Combined Package

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Kings County, CA

Two Branded Gas Stations for sale with real estate, Combined Package. Both are high-volume stations, and the seller prefers to sell them combined. ASKING $17,500,000 for both locations. Could you call...

$17,500,000

$17,500,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

76 Branded Gas Station with Convenience Store Business & Property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Merced County, CA

76 Branded Gas Station with Convenience Store Business & Property in Merced County Area. Freeway location, 4 MPDs, double-walled tanks, Big Lot, store size. Store sales average $45,000/month, Gas...

$3,800,000

$3,800,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Chevron Branded Gas station, Car Wash & Convenience Store for Sale.

Merced County, CA

Chevron gas station, Car Wash, & Convenience Store Business with Real Estate for Sale. Freeway location, High Visibility, Freeway Signage, 6 MPDs, Chevron Brand. Chevron Brand is month-to-month. Shell...

$6,200,000

$6,200,000

Arco ampm Gas Station, Car Wash Business with Property for Sale

Tulare County, CA

Arco AM PM Gas Station Business with Property for Sale in Tulare County, CA It's an oversized lot, 1.15 Acres in size, with two buildings—one for a gas Station & second for a Car wash. Store size is...

$7,500,000

$7,500,000

Truck Stop w/ 3 Restaurants & Real Property

Tulare County, CA

Truck Stop with 3 Restaurants and Real Property This is a unique opportunity to own a well-established truck stop with three restaurants and the real estate, located just off Highway 99, priced at...

$6,500,000

$6,500,000

Established Smog Station, Vehicle Registration and General Repair

Temecula, CA

20 years in business. Smog check, vehicle registration and general repairs. 1,500 sq ft, at $1.37 sq ft. Good location near the 15 freeway in Temecula across the street from the DMV. Great customer...

$110,000

$110,000

Cash Flow: $54,000

Major brand-with market- Business Only

Paramount, CA

This established gas station represents a prime retail fuel opportunity in Gardena, CA. The facility operates as a business-only opportunity, providing substantial revenue streams through both fuel...

$1,000,000

$1,000,000

Smog Check, Oil Change Business

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...

$698,000

$698,000

Cash Flow: $203,631

Accurate Auto Repair & Smog Solutions in San Jose

San Jose, CA

This established automotive service facility represents a premier opportunity in San Jose's competitive auto repair market. Operating continuously for decades, the business has developed a...

$120,000

$120,000

EBITDA: $38,000

AJ Rana

Lemara Commercial

Serving Sacramento County, CA

Lemara Commercial: Full-Service Strategic Brokerage Lemara Commercial is a premier California-based commercial real estate and business brokerage firm. Founded on a foundation of knowledge and integrity, we provide customized, strategic solutions for a diverse portfolio of private and institutional clients. Our structured services platform is designed to handle every strategic and operational detail, allowing our clients to maintain focus on their core business operations while we maximize value and cost savings. Comprehensive Industry Expertise Our team of seasoned entrepreneurs and real estate experts provides a multi-disciplinary approach to brokerage across a wide array of specialized industries, including: Residential & Hospitality: Multi-family apartment buildings, hotels, and lodging facilities. Retail & Food Service: Retail centers, individual retail stores, and specialized restaurant brokerage. Industrial & Supply Chain: Industrial property acquisitions, manufacturing operations, and distribution and wholesale centers. Specialized Services: Healthcare facilities, gas stations, and e-commerce enterprises. A Collaborative, Entrepreneurial Approach What sets Lemara Commercial apart is our diverse background. Our team is composed of entrepreneurs who have successfully owned, operated, and sold businesses in the same sectors we represent. This firsthand experience allows us to understand the unique challenges of both buyers and sellers. Whether you are a startup looking for your first industrial site or an institutional investor liquidating a retail portfolio, we offer a comprehensive approach that fulfills your specific business objectives. Contact Us If you are interested in acquiring an investment property, selling a retail business, or exploring any commercial purchase in California, Contact Lemara Commercial to speak with a dedicated real estate and business expert.

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Outdoor Power Equipment Sales & Service, Central Coast, CA

Atascadero, CA

This established outdoor power equipment dealership and service center represents a compelling acquisition opportunity in California's Central Coast market. The business operates as a comprehensive...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $140,000

High-Visibility Auto Repair Shop on Major Highway

Sebastopol, CA

Opportunity to acquire an established auto repair business located directly on a major highway corridor with excellent visibility and consistent drive-by traffic. The shop benefits from a highly...

$125,000

$125,000

Auto Repair Business + Real Estate | Live/Work Opportunity

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Sonoma County, CA

This offering represents a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established automotive repair business, along with the underlying real property, located in Sonoma County. The property consists of a...

$1,640,000

$1,640,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Profitable RV Rental Business

El Dorado County, CA

This established RV rental operation presents a compelling acquisition opportunity in El Dorado County's thriving outdoor recreation market. The business has maintained continuous operations for over...

$3,100,000

$3,100,000

Cash Flow: $512,853

Accurate Automotive & Smog Solutions in San Jose

San Jose, CA

This established automotive service facility represents a premier opportunity in San Jose's competitive auto repair market. Operating continuously for multiple decades, the business has developed a...

$120,000

$120,000

Cash Flow: $37,952

Profitable Auto Repair & 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

Profitable Car Dealership For Sale

Murrieta, CA

This sports and affordable auto dealership is a well-established business catering to high-net-worth individuals, collectors, and enthusiasts seeking high-end vehicles and exceptional customer...

$150,000

$150,000

Cash Flow: $200,000

Auto Electric Repair Shop with Low Rent in Oakland, CA

Oakland, CA

***LOW RENT - MOTIVATED SELLER*** This is perfect for a more energetic owner-operator. Huge opportunity to grow the business with more marketing, opening 7 days a week, and staying open later, etc....

$300,000

$300,000

Cash Flow: $111,142

Turnkey Auto Body Shop + Real Estate | Rare Downdraft Paint Booth

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Contra Costa County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a fully operational auto body business with real estate in a tightly controlled Bay Area auto-use corridor. Offered is the auto body operation only, housed in its...

$1,100,000

$1,100,000

Cash Flow: $126,278

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Auto Repair Facility + Real Estate | Prime Auto Corridor | Own

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Contra Costa County, CA

Offered for sale is a standalone auto repair business with real estate, operating from its own dedicated building in a well-established Bay Area automotive corridor. This offering includes the...

$1,250,000

$1,250,000

Cash Flow: $92,590

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Independent Gas Station with Market and Car Wash- High Net Profit

Ventura, CA

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This established gas station represents a prime investment opportunity, strategically positioned on a high-traffic corner location with direct freeway access. The facility...

$14,900,000

$14,900,000

Cash Flow: $1,625,000

Turnkey Auto Repair Shop | Strong Cash Flow | Prime Location

Glendora, CA

ESTABLISHED AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE - GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA This well-established automotive repair and service facility represents a compelling acquisition opportunity, having operated continuously since...

$399,999

$399,999

Under Contract - Golf Cart Sales, Service and Repair

Kern County, CA

Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to own a well-established Golf Cart Sales, Service, and Repair business based in Kern County, California. Operating profitably since 2000, this business...

$210,000

$210,000

Cash Flow: $97,988

Established Muffler & Exhaust Repair Shop with Real Estate

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Contra Costa County, CA

The operating business is offered at $100,000, with the commercial real estate priced at $1,250,000. The sellers are flexible in how the transaction is structured and are open to selling the business...

$1,350,000

$1,350,000

EBITDA: $37,028

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Turnkey Auto Body Paint Supply Business

San Mateo County, CA

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a profitable, Turnkey automotive paint supply business located in San Mateo County. The business specializes in high-quality automotive paint products and...

$649,000

$649,000

Cash Flow: $223,901

Gas station business & property for sale

Fresno, CA

Over 19k SqFt property located off the freeway with 2 buildings, 100 Sq fT each. One building is a food mart and second one is vacant and can add a Restaurant, Repair Shop or Car Wash. The station is...

$1,969,000

$1,969,000

High Volume Auto repair shop for sale in Sacramento

Sacramento, CA

Imagine yourself running a thriving auto repair business in Sacramento's bustling commercial district! This established shop has been serving the community for years, building a loyal customer base...

$450,000

$450,000

Major brand with convenience store, including real property

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Los Angeles, CA

This established gas station and convenience store operation represents a prime investment opportunity in Los Angeles County's competitive fuel retail market. The facility operates under a major brand...

$7,900,000

$7,900,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Established Car Wash Business for Sale – Stanislaus County, CA

Stanislaus County, CA

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established car wash business located in Stanislaus County, positioned along a high-traffic corridor directly off a major highway. The car wash benefits...

$2,700,000

$2,700,000

Express Car Wash Business with Real Estate for sale

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Riverside County, CA

ESTABLISHED EXPRESS CAR WASH WITH REAL ESTATE - Riverside County, CA This turnkey express car wash operation represents a strategic investment opportunity, combining an established business with...

$4,000,000

$4,000,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

BMW, Mercedes & Porsche Auto Repair

San Francisco, CA

Own a True San Francisco Success Story Built from passion and rooted in love for the city, this European auto repair shop has been thriving since 2018 with one mission: deliver honest, high-quality,...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Premier Powersports Manufacturer and Distributor

California

An exceptional opportunity to acquire a premier widely recognized branded powersports manufacturing and distribution company currently generating $10M+ in annual gross revenue and has historically...

$5,500,000

$5,500,000

EV charger

Los Angeles, CA

Do you have a vacant plot of land, Gas station, car wash ,or open area with enough room for new infrastructure? We are offering Government grant plug-in EV charging stations installed directly on your...

$80,000

$80,000

Car sales and rental with property for sale

Long Beach, CA

Rental car and sales with 10k SqFt lot and 1000 Sf building for sale. Car sales,rental, and service under one roof. GREAT OPPORTUNITY Very motivated seller...

$999,000

$999,000

Cash Flow: $360,000

Turnkey Rental Car Company | Defensible Niche & Huge Upside!

Los Angeles County, CA

Established long-term vehicle rental business based in Los Angeles, serving the fast-growing gig-economy, rideshare, and delivery-driver segment. Unlike traditional daily car rental operators, this...

$1,200,000

$1,200,000

Cash Flow: $120,000

Highly Profitable Auto Body Shop w/ Spray Booth & Licenses — Prime La

Los Angeles, CA

Turn-key, fully equipped auto body shop located in one of the most desirable, high-traffic areas in all of Los Angeles. This shop includes a fully licensed and AQMD-approved spray booth (very...

$199,000

$199,000

Cash Flow: $220,000

Lawn Mower Sales & Service

Corona, CA

ANNUAL GROSS: 1,349,555/2024 MONTHLY RENT: $7,000 LEASE TERMS: 6+10 STORE SIZE: +-7,500 SF. 15,000 SF LOT OPEN HOURS: 7:30AM-5PM MON-FRI, 8AM-2PM SAT. EMPLOYEES: 2 FT WAGE: $9,000/MO. OWNER SINCE:...

$650,000

$650,000

Cash Flow: $239,084

Price Reduced Auto Body Shop for Sale - Motivated and Fully Equipped

Huntington Beach, CA

Established Auto Body Repair Shop for Sale – Huntington Beach, CA A well-established and reputable auto body repair shop in Huntington Beach is now available—perfect for an absentee owner, hands-on...

$1,900,000

$1,900,000

EBITDA: $329,455

Lamar Rutherford

Excellens Solutions

Serving San Diego County, CA

There are overlooked differences between "transactional" and "consultative" business brokers — and not knowing those differences can cost you thousands of dollars. You want a proven advisor . . .? ? A Consultative Broker with a proven system to maximize the value you'll get when you sell Consultative Broker with preferred access to qualified buyers Track record of success with other businesses in your industry — and able to sell for higher than expected. (We have participated in 100+ successful sales at maximum multipliers.) Proven framework combined with one-on-one consulting on how to tell the right story Deep accounting/CPA experience Deep analysis and understanding of your needs, current market conditions and enhanced ability to help you — even if you aren't prepared or positioned to sell immediately.

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Auto Repair, Auto Maintenance & Brake Services Franchise

Oxnard, CA

Prime automotive franchise opportunity in a high?traffic Oxnard corridor. Fully equipped, fully staffed, and profitable with strong year?over?year growth. Excellent for an owner?operator or investor....

$229,000

$229,000

Long Established Independent Salvage Yard - San Bernardino County

San Bernardino, CA

Featuring nearly $3 million in rotating inventory included in the sale. This Thirty Years plus long-established and highly visible automotive salvage yard offers a rare acquisition opportunity and is...

$1,191,572

$1,191,572

Cash Flow: $248,410

Complete Auto Repair Shop

Lancaster, CA

Highlights: • In Business Since the Early 1980s: A long-standing, well-established operation with decades of trusted service in the community. • 5-Bay Mechanic Shop: Two bays include oil change pits,...

$299,000

$299,000

Cash Flow: $170,000

Trusted Local Auto Shop Serving the Community for 50 Years!

Fresno, CA

Established in 1976, this well-respected mechanic shop has been a trusted name in the community for 50 years. Known for its exceptional service and commitment to quality, the business has built a...

$280,000

$280,000

Cash Flow: $125,000

Gas Station and Conv. Store with Property

Redding, CA

Description: Ideally located at the signalized this Gas Station site offers outstanding visibility and accessibility. The property features ample free parking, allowing for convenient ingress and...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

Gas Station and Mart with Property (Redding)

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Redding, CA

Description: Ideally located at the signalized intersection in Redding, California, this gasoline station offers outstanding visibility and accessibility. The property features ample free parking,...

$1,600,000

$1,600,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

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 Analyzed204
Asking Price$450,000
Reported Revenue$752,000
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$184,000
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$241,500$450,000$1,193,679

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$403,436$115,000
Median$752,000$184,000
Upper Quartile$1,240,000$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 Quartile0.441.52
Median0.672.50
Upper Quartile1.143.44

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 $241,500 to well over $1,193,679.

How much do Automotive and Boat Businesses owners in California earn?

The median reported revenue of Automotive and Boat Businesses in California is $752,000 and owners earn a median of $184,000, 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 1.14, with a median of 0.67. Earning multiples range from 1.52 to 3.44, with the median at 2.50. This means the typical Automotive and Boat Business in California may ask for around 0.67 times its annual revenue, and 2.50 times its annual owner earnings.

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