Automotive
CA
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
65% above marketComparable Automotive businesses sell at a median of 3.1x SDE, based on several listings. This one asks 5.1x, about 65% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$1.0M.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Automotive businesses sell around $1.0M vs this $1.7M 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
For sale is a hand car wash in Orange County. The business is located in a large shopping mall in the main commercial corridor of the city. The buyer will have a new 25-year lease. Monthly rent will be $18,000. The operating lot is 47,132 square feet, providing ample space. It is conveniently located near freeway 405.
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