Now available for the first time, this 48-year-old auto body shop business is one of the more established operators in its trade area. Employees are experienced, licensed where required, and accustomed to operating with limited owner oversight. Day-to-day operations are handled by the team, with the owner focused on oversight and growth. The company has expanded its service area gradually over time and now serves customers throughout the surrounding counties. Bookkeeping is clean and professionally maintained, with financials ready for buyer review. Most new business arrives through referrals and repeat customers, so paid acquisition remains an untapped lever. The business enjoys attractive margins relative to industry averages thanks to disciplined pricing and low overhead. Many customer relationships span a decade or more, and several commercial accounts are on multi-year arrangements. Vendor and supplier relationships are long-standing, with favorable terms that a new owner will step into. Demand is driven by non-discretionary need, making the business resilient in a range of economic conditions. Revenue is diversified across residential and commercial accounts, with no single customer representing a significant concentration. What began as a small operation in 1978 has grown steadily through referrals, repeat customers, and a reputation for doing the job right. All equipment is well-maintained and included in the sale, with no significant capital expenditures anticipated in the near term. Ideal for a hands-on owner, or as an add-on acquisition for a regional player.
Up to 50% carried at 6.5% over 7 years for qualified buyers.
Owner is scaling back for health-and-lifestyle reasons and will assist with a full transition.
Seller will provide 3 weeks of on-site training and transition support.
The business occupies a 5,530 sq ft commercial space; the space is well-maintained and fully equipped.
Few direct competitors offer the same breadth of services in the immediate market.
Modeling Automotive business · $1.11M
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SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
A market salary for whoever runs the business day-to-day, subtracted from earnings to show true profit. Set to $0 if you will owner-operate.
Estimates for illustration only, based on the listed SDE and your assumptions. Closing costs are estimated at ~2.5% of price for fees and working capital. Actual loan terms, taxes, and earnings will differ. This is not financial advice. Verify all figures in diligence and consult qualified advisors.
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AI-estimated comparable ranges from general market knowledge · as of 2026-08-04 · AI estimate (Claude) · general market knowledge. Reference only, not verified market data or a valuation.
Rough AI estimate for a general automotive services or repair business in North Carolina, anchored to the seller's revenue and SDE; ranges are wide because subsector (repair, body shop, dealership, parts), lease terms, and equipment vary significantly.
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