Automotive
MI
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
76% above marketComparable Automotive businesses sell at a median of 3.1x SDE, based on 439 listings. This one asks 5.4x, about 76% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$256K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Automotive businesses sell around $256K vs this $450K 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
Priced below 1.5x revenue.
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Key points
Business description
Longstanding, second-generation auto repair shop with a loyal customer base and excellent community reputation now available for sale. This well-established business has been serving thousands of satisfied clients for more than two decades and offers a great opportunity for an experienced technician ready to own their own shop or for an existing operator looking to expand. The shop features three service bays, three lifts, and additional outdoor space suitable for future growth. The business currently employs one full-time technician alongside the owner, who manages service writing and repairs. Fleet service accounts are already in place, with strong potential to expand by reaching out to local businesses. The sale includes over $350,000 in equipment and assets, making this a turnkey, profitable investment for an owner-operator.
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