Automotive
CA
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
32% above marketComparable Automotive businesses sell at a median of 3.1x SDE, based on 439 listings. This one asks 4.0x, about 32% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$9.9M.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Automotive businesses sell around $9.9M vs this $13.0M 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
Established California-based specialty auto shop offering a diverse range of services, from factory-scheduled maintenance (oil changes, tune-ups, repairs) to custom aftermarket off-road builds and fabrication. The business is backed by a skilled team of experienced auto technicians, race mechanics, and fabricators, with strong year-over-year growth and a three-year average EBITDA of approximately $3.2M. For more information on this acquisition opportunity, please email to request an NDA.
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