Wayne County, MI
$1
Wayne County, MI
$1
Liberty County, TX
North Miami, FL
$2,400,000
Washington
$3,290,000
Franklin, NC
$1,450,000
Jefferson County, AL
$2,400,000
Wenona, IL
$5,000,000
Chicago, IL
$449,900
Wichita Falls, TX
$2,650,000
Panguitch, UT
$1,200,000
Mooresville, NC
$1,500,000
Gary, IN
$2,300,000
Boca Raton, FL
$200,000
Deer Park, TX
Everman, TX
$1,190,000
Houston, TX
$925,000
Calder Capital - Mergers & Acquisitions
Calder Capital, LLC
Serving Kent County, MI
Founded in 2013, Calder Capital, LLC is a lower middle market M&A Advisory Firm focused on representing sellers of manufacturing, distribution, construction, and business services companies with enterprise value from $1-100MM; and financial, strategic, and entrepreneurial buyers seeking acquisitions in the same market segments.
Mead, CO
$5,500,000
Aurora, CO
$4,500,000
Yuma, AZ
$349,000
Oaklyn, NJ
$1,781,300
Miami, FL
$29,000,000
Winnebago County, IL
$150,000
New Haven, MI
$495,000
Danville, GA
$1,500,000
Buffalo, NY
$3,995,000
Algonquin, IL
$1,500,000
Marietta, GA
$600,000
Smith County, TX
$7,800,000
Cumberland County, NJ
$5,500,000
Stark County, OH
$1,200,000
Tampa, FL
Camden County, NJ
$1,500,000
Dallas County, TX
$2,990,000
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
Vermont
$1,350,000
Poughkeepsie, NY
$299,000
Miami, FL
$19,500,000
Walsenburg, CO
$425,000
Redwood City, CA
$9,500,000
Tillamook, OR
$1,950,000
Edgartown, MA
$800,000
Altus, OK
$550,000
$450,000
Dave Duce
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Austin County, TX
We Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD.
$54,900
$320,000
Some automotive and boat businesses for sale specialize in retail, while others focus on providing services like repairs and maintenance, and still others offer a combination of both. From auto repair shops and car washes to towing companies, truck stops, and gas stations, the businesses in the automotive sector keep consumers moving.
The auto repair and maintenance industry is bouncing back from 2020 pandemic related disruptions. The auto industry accounts for 3% of GDP for the U.S. and employs over 1.7 million people. This sector is expected to expand by over 5% during the next decade. With projected growth in both marine and automotive repair industries, businesses in these sectors may be good investments. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing automotive or boat business is that it comes with established credibility in the market. Some of the most popular categories include:
Valuations of automotive and boat businesses vary depending on the category of services and local markets. Overall, trends for the sector show these businesses remain popular options for acquisition. With over 70% growth over the last five years, the average sale price for automotive and boat businesses in 2023 was $555,000.
Automotive and Boat Business PricesYear Sold | Median Asking Price | Median Sale Price |
2018 | $399,000 | $299,000 |
2019 | $389,450 | $350,000 |
2020 | $449,500 | $420,000 |
2021 | $472,500 | $450,000 |
2022 | $515,200 | $499,500 |
2023 | $595,000 | $555,000 |
Knowing the value of your automotive and boat business is key to developing a successful exit plan if you’re thinking about selling it. If you’re looking to sell your automotive company, see our Guide, How to Value & Sell Your Automotive Business, to get started.