Automotive
Lancaster, CA
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
42% below marketComparable Automotive businesses sell at a median of 3.1x SDE, based on 439 listings. This one asks 1.8x, about 42% below that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$520K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Automotive businesses sell around $520K vs this $299K 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
low multiple and priced below 1.5x revenue.
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Key points
Business description
Highlights: • In Business Since the Early 1980s: A long-standing, well-established operation with decades of trusted service in the community. • 5-Bay Mechanic Shop: Two bays include oil change pits, making it ideal for quick service. One bay is currently empty and offers potential for conversion into a tire shop, smog bay, or can be rented out for additional income. • Strong Revenue: Averaging around $80,000 per month in gross income. • Fleet Accounts: Serving major clients, with most business coming from these reliable fleet relationships. A new owner can easily expand into more public customer markets through marketing and advertising efforts, as the current owner is minimally involved. Financials & Lease: • Asking Price: $299,000 • Rent: $12,500 per month plus 50% of property tax and insurance. • Lease Terms: Long-term lease available: 10 years plus a 5-year option. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a well-established and profitable mechanic shop with strong existing clientele.
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