Los Angeles County, CA
Automotive and Boat Businesses in CA For Sale
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Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
Recognized as the Top Auto Glass Shop for 2025
Santa Clara County, CA
Rental Car Service Partner to Auto Dealers
Riverside County, CA
Towing Business for Sale – Part of Multi-Business Package
Riverside County, CA
High-Growth Collision Center with Dealership Agreements
Riverside County, CA
Commercial Kitchen Rental- very easy operation. Semi-Absentee
San Jose, CA
Collision Center for Sale
Van Nuys, CA
Transmission Business Positive SDE Semi-absentee
Placer County, CA
Transmission Business Positive SDE Semi-absentee
Placer County, CA
Car Wash with Property in Eastside Los Angeles County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Automotive Repair Shop
Orange County, CA
Car wash with LAND $3.6M
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lake Elsinore, CA
Gas Station w/ Real Property $370,000 Net Income
Tuolumne County, CA
"Excellent Mobil Gas Station with Starbucks & Subway as your Tenants"
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kettleman City, CA
Hand Car Wash Orange County
Orange County, CA
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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Express Car Wash Orange County
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
Custom Automotive Accessory Brand with Strong Market Presence
Los Angeles County, CA
76 Gas Station with Liquor License including Real Estate For Sale
Kern County, CA
Net income $260,000 SBA approved, low rent, prime location Auto repair
San Joaquin County, CA
Auto Dismantling / Wreaking yard / Auto Repair for Sale
Rancho Cordova, CA
Gas Station, C- Store, Carwash w/Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Mateo County, CA
Gas Station w/ Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Alameda County, CA
Mobil Gas Station and Shop Business only
Los Angeles, CA
Established Auto Repair Shop
South Gate, CA
Star Certified! Well Established Auto Repair, Smog and DMV Services
Riverside County, CA
Test Only Smog Check Station - Near A Busy DMV, Huge upside potential
California
"Daly City" Highly Profitable & Turn-key Auto mechanic Business!
Daly City, CA
Established Full-Service RV Dealership with Multiple Revenue Streams
Marin County, CA
Same owner for 33 years,
Covina, CA
Express Car Wash Business for Sale in Central Valley, CA
Fresno County, CA
Unbranded Gas Station & Mart with Property (Full Liquor Lic.) - Ukiah
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ukiah, CA
Lawnmower Service Shop with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bellflower, CA
ASE certified auto repair shop for sale in Fremont
Fremont, CA
Chevron station with large MArket (Beer & Wine)
Coachella, CA
Location Location Best Spot in E. Los Angeles
East Los Angeles, CA
Established 40+ Year Auto Wheel/ Frame Alignment and Brake Shop
Los Angeles County, CA
Luxury Pre- Owned Auto Dealership $24M+ in Gross Sales
California
Auto Repair Shop
Santa Clara County, CA
Excellent Branded Gas Station with Liquor License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fresno County, CA
Arco Direct Business Only with Long Term Lease Tanks replaced 2017
Los Angeles, CA
Profitable Body Shop with Property in Riverside County
Riverside County, CA
Independent Gas Station with Large Market Incl Beer & Wine License
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Adelanto, CA
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
Bryan Gonzales
First Choice Business Brokers San Diego
Serving San Diego County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers was established in 1994 and has had a presence in beautiful San Diego County since 2007. We offer unsurpassed experience and exceptional service that focuses on business brokerage, M & A Advisory and Practice Sales. We provide expertise in business transactions across a variety of industries and transaction sizes of $50,000 to $50 million. With offices across the United States we offer local service with national exposure providing sellers with the largest audience of qualified buyers and we offer buyers the largest inventory of businesses for sale. Let our significantly experienced, highly trained and seasoned professionals assist you in your business venture whether buying or selling. Our passionate team and our comprehensive processes and systems will get the job done! If you’re looking to buy or sell an existing business or franchise, you've come to the right place. We offer regional San Diego knowledge and world class service. When it comes to selling your business, you’ll want to work with a professionally trained, San Diego based business broker associated with a national company.
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Motorcycle & Powersports Dealership-Real Estate Available Separately
California
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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