Automotive
CA
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
253% above marketComparable Automotive businesses sell at a median of 3.1x SDE, based on several listings. This one asks 10.8x, about 253% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$1.3M.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Automotive businesses sell around $1.3M vs this $4.8M ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in automotive repair & dealers are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Automotive Repair & Dealers benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
70%
Industry charge-off
1.2%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$250,000
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, Live Oak Banking Company.
Based on 15,276 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
high SDE margin and strong SDE.
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Key points
Business description
<p>A highly popular and busy self-service car wash with property is now for sale. Located in a prime area of East Los Angeles, this car wash sits on a spacious 15,581 sq. ft. lot and includes eight wash bays and ten vacuums. It’s simple to maintain, offers a total cash business model, and presents passive investment opportunities with minimal labor required.</p> <p>This user-friendly self-service car wash is accessible to everyone. All equipment is in excellent working condition, and all books and records are available for verification. The business can be operated as it is or converted into an express or flex model. A down payment of 30-40% of the purchase price is required. This is a great long-term investment opportunity. Serious buyers only, please.</p> <p>2,620 Sq Ft (Bldg) 15,581 Sq Ft(Lot) </p>
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