Automotive
Columbus, OH
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
28% above marketComparable Automotive businesses sell at a median of 3.1x SDE, based on several listings. This one asks 3.9x, about 28% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$612K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Automotive businesses sell around $612K vs this $780K 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
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Business description
This is a great opportunity to acquire a high-volume, high-net, recession-resistant, Amazon and AI-proof auto repair business. The average age of cars on the road is quickly approaching 13 years due to the high cost of both new and used vehicles. Owners are opting to keep and repair their vehicles, and are looking for brand-name quality and service. This is a family-friendly business - no nights, holidays, or weekends.
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