Automotive
CA
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
209% above marketComparable Automotive businesses sell at a median of 3.1x SDE, based on 439 listings. This one asks 9.5x, about 209% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$841K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Automotive businesses sell around $841K vs this $2.6M 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.
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Key points
Business description
This is the only independently owned (non-franchise) self-service car wash in the area, giving the new owner a strong competitive position with no corporate competitors nearby. The wash operates 24/7, with trained staff on-site during peak hours to keep the facility running smoothly, but no full-time on-site presence required, making this a true hands-off ownership opportunity. Current pricing sits well below market, leaving significant room for revenue growth through modest rate adjustments alone. No specialized skills, industry experience, or licensing required, making this an ideal first business for aspiring entrepreneurs, a reliable secondary income stream for working professionals, or a low-effort cashflow opportunity for employees looking to step into ownership without leaving their day job.
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