REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Santa Rosa, CA
Full-Service Car Wash with Real Estate – Santa Rosa The opportunity to acquire, a well-established full-service car wash located in the thriving city of Santa Rosa, the largest city in Sonoma County...
Automotive and Boat Businesses For Sale in California
CAR WASH With PROPERTY Major Street - Santa Rosa
Highly Scalable, Quick Service Automotive Franchise in Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA
Convenience-based automotive business quickly gaining market share. Streamlined operations and a data-driven approach yield high cash flow margins and strong repeat customer rates (70%). Clean,...
EBITDA: $3,500,000
Established Auto Repair Shop
Buena Park, CA
Well-established auto body shop operating from its current location with the equipment, tools, and business assets necessary for daily operations. The business includes existing customer goodwill,...
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Huge 12 bay North OC Auto Repair Shop | Historic Local Presence
Fullerton, CA
Imagine stepping into your own thriving automotive empire in the heart of North Orange County. This isn't just another repair shop - you're looking at a massive 12-bay operation that's been the go-to...
Cash Flow: $90,000
Branded Gas Station for Sale with Real Estate
Kings County, CA
Branded high traffic Gas Station and Car wash for sale located in Kings County, CA. Ideal opportunity for investors and owner operators with great growth potential....
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Memory Maker Fishing Charter
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Avalon, CA
Memory Maker Fishing is a very well know charter business in Avalon. Catalina Island is one of Californias biggest vacation destinations. With amazing fishing year round it’s very popular for all...
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Cash Flow: $100,000
For Sale! Well Established Auto Parts Business!
Watsonville, CA
Davis Auto Parts has been serving the Watsonville and surrounding areas for over 70 years providing a large inventory of auto parts, automotive equipment and tools, paint supplies, agricultural...
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Successful Auto Repair Business, Knowledgeable Staff.
Sacramento County, CA
This auto repair and smog testing business was started in 1976, as a sole proprietorship in a two-bay service station. The business moved in 1977 and occupied a 2,000 square ft warehouse space before...
Cash Flow: $142,418
Highway Gas Station, Diesel MPDs & Large Market w/ Liquor
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Inyo County, CA
Do Not Visit Site Until You Speak With Broker. Please No Speaking with Employees/Ownership & Do Not Loiter on Property. Exclusively Listed and Presented By: The Gas Broker™. This Mobil-branded gas...
EBITDA: $240,000
San Diego Auto Engine Machining & Building
San Diego County, CA
Turn-Key Engine Balancing & Automotive Service Center. 3,000 Sf Shop Leased Through 2/28/2027. One employee to remain after the sale. 2025 Sales: $403,436 and 2025 SDE: $103,318. Equipment worth...
Cash Flow: $103,318
Car Wash, Oil Change, Tint And Auto Detail Shop
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
La Puente, CA
Full-Service Car Wash with Multiple Profit Centers Prime Location | High Traffic | Strong Demographics Located on Hacienda Blvd near a major intersection, this full-service hand car wash benefits from...
Car Wash + Real Estate + Rental Space
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montclair, CA
100% HAND CAR WASH - Prime Holt Avenue Location – Montclair INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS • True 100% Hand Car Wash – No automated tunnel • High-Visibility Location on Holt Avenue • Strong Traffic Corridor...
Express Car Wash + Full-Service Car Wash - Flex Combination
Ontario, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH + FULL-SERVICE CAR WASH • PRIME LOCATION, MAJOR Freeway Offramp, • Near California’s largest outlet and value-retail shopping • This Flex Car Wash combines both Express Car Wash and...
4-Location Auto Paint & Collision Platform
$1,800,000
Orange County, CA
Express Car Wash With Real Estate Signalized Corner Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montclair, CA
EXPRESS CAR WASH WITH REAL ESTATE • PRIME SIGNALIZED CORNER LOCATION • Express Car Wash has been serving the community since 2019 • Originally built and operated as Tommy’s car wash • Currently...
Seller says bring all offers for Am/pm Gas Station & Convenience Store
Butte County, CA
Offered for sale is a rare opportunity to acquire a premier ARCO am/pm gas station and convenience store. Operating with an active ABC-21 license, an area characterized by strong demographics, heavy...
Joel Higginbotham
Business Team Group
Serving Placer County, CA
Business Team, a unit of BTI Group, is the Largest Business Brokerage Firm in the Western United States specializing in arranging the purchase and sale of privately owned companies. During our third of a century of existence, we have developed both an unmatched depth of experience (an aggregate of several hundred years!) and a vast network of individual, corporate, and investment group buyers.
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Business Opportunity: Swift Collision Center
Van Nuys, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire Swift Collision Center, a well-established auto body and collision repair business located at 14701 Calvert Street, Van Nuys, CA 91411. This turnkey operation features...
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Express Car Wash + Property Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jurupa Valley, CA
• Business and Real Estate included • Prime location at the major intersection of Limonite Ave & Van Buren Blvd, with daily traffic exceeding 49,000 vehicles • Well-established business proudly...
Multi-Unit, Automotive Business in San Diego, CA
San Diego, CA
This business has been operating successfully for many years and has a proven track record of profitability, with unit level economics that are unparalleled in the industry. With access to extensive...
EBITDA: $3,500,000
High RIO Automotive Franchise in San Jose, CA
San Jose, CA
Data driven automotive service business with a simple, disruptive operating model gaining market share in a highly fragmented industry. Clean, compact, and recognizable storefront with small footprint...
EBITDA: $2,800,000
Farm Equipment Rental
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Mariposa County, CA
This home grown business demonstrates steady agricultural and feed sales with strong equipment rental demand. The operation includes an on-site retail and yard facility, rental fleet, feed inventory,...
Auto Body and Paint Shop in Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key, full-service auto body and paint shop situated on a prominent 17,000 sq ft corner lot in the heart of Los Angeles. This well-established operation comes...
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Auto Body and Paint Shop in North Hollywood / No. Ho.
North Hollywood, CA
Exceptional opportunity to acquire a turn-key, full-service auto body and paint shop situated on a secured corner lot in the heart of Los Angeles. This well-established operation comes fully equipped...
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Auto Repair, Orange County, Low Rent - Priced To Sell!
Orange County, CA
This auto repair shop presents an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or a buyer looking to expand an existing operation. The facility is equipped with two above-ground hoists and reported...
Cash Flow: $75,000
6 Bay Shop With 26 Year Clientele / Auto Repair Experience Required
$395,000
Fallbrook, CA
Gas Station, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Calaveras County, CA
$600,000 Net Profit Gas Station, C-Store, W/ Real Property & 3-Bedroom House & Large Commercial Lot Rare investment opportunity with multiple income streams and huge upside potential. This...
Thriving Tire & Auto Franchise System – 5 Stores, $799K+ EBITDA
Fresno County, CA
Thriving, multi-location tire and auto service franchise system with a proven track record and strong operational foundation. Established in 2001, the brand operates 5 stores - 3 corporate-owned and 2...
EBITDA: $799,794
Turn-Key Auto Repair Business for All Car Brands
San Diego County, CA
Auto Repair Business for sale with a strong local presence in San Diego. 3,200-sf Warehouse/office +725-sf Mezzanine. 2 Lifts and 2 Roll-up doors. 3-year Average Revenue: $286,786/year. 3-year Average...
Cash Flow: $66,655
Gas Station for Sale – 90,000 Gallons/Month + $40K Net!
Alameda County, CA
Ready to step into a proven, profitable business you can run from day one? This high-volume ARCO gas station delivers strong cash flow every month through fuel sales, convenience market, and extra...
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Multi-Location Car Rental Franchise Business - Prime Markets!
California
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, multi-location car rental franchise business operating under two recognized and complementary brands. Strategically located at three...
EBITDA: $7,210,000
Well-Established RV Repair Shop in CA - Strong Reputation
Sonoma County, CA
Exceptional investment opportunity with a highly respected RV collision repair business located in Sonoma County, California. Established in 2010, this well-established shop specializes in...
Cash Flow: $66,007
Established Auto Garage in High-Traffic Area – Priced to Move!
Riverside County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors of Coachella Valley Dre: 02120938 Established auto repair with outstanding reputation. This Riverside, CA business has been family owned for many years and the seller is...
Cash Flow: $138,801
Gas Station w/ Real Property & More Approx. $530,000 Net Profit
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a highly profitable, nationally recognized, branded gas station with a convenience store, U-Haul franchise, and valuable real estate. This well-established...
Gas Station, C-store, Carwash & Real Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sacramento County, CA
Over $500,000 net income Gas station, C-store & carwash This fantastic location is located at a very busy intersection in the heart of Sacramento County. The owner claims he sells over 110,000 to...
Full-Service Car Wash $290,000, Property Available for $990,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
San Bernardino, CA
• BUSINESS ONLY $290,000, Property Available for $990,000 • Established Reputation: San Bernardino is recognized as the first full-service car wash to offer 100% hand wash services since 1989,...
Automotive Shop - 37+ Years of General Mechanic, Brake & Alignment
$450,000
San Joaquin County, CA
Established Auto Repair Business, Smog, DMV Services
Murrieta, CA
Established Auto Repair Business with Smog & DMV Services – Southern California An exceptional opportunity to acquire a well-established automotive service business in a high-traffic area of Southern...
Roll-Off Dumpster Service Rentals
Monterey County, CA
Perfect for sole proprietor/owner operator, and/or an add-on for an existing business complimentary to this one! Year-round business with minimal seasonal changes. Run your own schedule. This is a...
Cash Flow: $116,961
Premier Los Angeles Event Rental Company — 30+ Year Legacy
Los Angeles County, CA
Asset-backed acquisition. Asking price secured by ~$2.93M of professionally maintained event inventory, supported by 32 years of trade goodwill, a tenured GM, and a loyal multigenerational clientele....
Cash Flow: $395,787
Auto Repair Shop with PROPERTY, Great Reputation in Fullerton, CA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Fullerton, CA
Discover an exceptional opportunity to own a well-established auto repair shop with the added benefit of property ownership in Fullerton, CA. This unique offering combines a thriving business with...
Cash Flow: $126,364
Mobil Gas Station with Circle K C-Store. Hard Corner.
Los Angeles County, CA
This is a must see, newly remodeled Mobil gas station with Circle K convenience store and ABC liquor license, located on a hard corner of a major intersection on the border of Orange County and LA...
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Successful Towing and Abandon Vehicle Abatement Compony
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Oroville, CA
Very successful Towing Company since 1995. Seller is motivated to sell this very successful business and all its equipment and inventory. Real Estate comes with this great business. Buyer Profile and...
EBITDA: $171,827
Auto Repair Shop for Sale - Morgan Hill, CA
Morgan Hill, CA
Nationally Recognized Brand: Benefit from strong brand reputation and support. Perfect opportunity for an owner-operator or investor looking to step into a well-established auto repair business with...
Auto Repair Shop for Sale - Santa Cruz, CA
Santa Cruz, CA
For Sale: Established AAMCO Transmission & Auto Repair Shop Upside Potential: The average AAMCO generates $1.1M in annual revenue—huge growth opportunity! Nationally Recognized Brand: Benefit from...
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Simon Hong
SM Realty & Investment, Inc.
Serving Riverside County, CA
16 years of experience in the commercial field as a Real Estate Broker
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Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Paint in Sacramento Region SC2197
California
Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Paint in Sacramento Region SC2197 Financial Information Asking Price: $495,000 Cash Flow: $215,000 Gross Revenue: $1,000,000 Down Payment: $371,250 This Northern...
Cash Flow: $215,000
Established Smog Shop! Seeking Owner/Operator (25+ Years)
Redlands, CA
Quit your job and become your own boss! This well-established Star Certified Smog Shop, located in a thriving and rapidly growing area, has been in business for over 25 years. Known for its excellent...
Cash Flow: $68,000
e-commerce bus for sale Truck modifications - Lift kit, Wheel spacers
$239,000
Azusa, CA
Lancaster, CA | Auto Body & Collision Center | $405K Owner-Adj. EBITDA
Los Angeles County, CA
Established collision and paint business with a steady revenue model and a well-known brand behind it. The work is a mix of retail, trade, and fleet, which keeps things balanced and holds up well even...
Cash Flow: $405,000
Fresno, CA | Auto Body & Collision Center | $533K Owner-Adj. EBITDA
Fresno County, CA
Established collision and paint business with a steady, recession-resistant revenue model and a well-known brand behind it. The work is a healthy mix of retail, trade, and fleet, which keeps the book...
Cash Flow: $533,000
Santa Maria, CA- Automotive Franchise for Sale
Santa Maria, CA
Simple, repeatable operations that generate robust cash flow, boasting an impressive 70%+ repeat customer rate. Situated in a prime retail-dense trade area, this franchise is strategically positioned...
Cash Flow: $275,000
B2B Wholesale Distribution Business - Concord, CA
Concord, CA
Proven business model in the distribution segment. Distinct competitive advantage by offering customers better availability, higher quality product at a competitive price. Proprietary software system...
B2B Wholesale Distribution Business- Oakland, CA
Oakland, CA
Proven business model already established, needs the right business owner with sales and marketing background to take this company to the next level. This business has very low market share, so upside...
Fully Equipped Specialty Vehicle Restoration Shop for Sale-200k OBO
Asset Sale
Palm Springs, CA
Unlock an untapped goldmine in the Palm Springs automotive market with the acquisition of a proven 15-year facility. While competitors fight for scraps in the saturated passenger-car segment, this...
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Established Auto Collision Repair Business – Fully Equipped Facility
Asset Sale
San Diego County, CA
Excellent opportunity to acquire a well-established auto collision and body repair business that has served its market for seven years. The business previously generated annual revenues exceeding...
Buy or Sell an Automotive and Boat Business in California
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.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 204 |
| Asking Price | $497,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $793,650 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $199,226 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $248,500 | $497,000 | $1,200,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Automotive and Boat Businesses for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $422,417 | $119,675 |
| Median | $793,650 | $199,226 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,242,500 | $299,250 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Automotive and Boat Businesses listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.44 | 1.53 |
| Median | 0.69 | 2.53 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.10 | 3.60 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy an Automotive and Boat Business in California?
The median asking price for an established Automotive and Boat Business in California is $497,000, though prices range from under $248,500 to well over $1,200,000.
How much do Automotive and Boat Businesses owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Automotive and Boat Businesses in California is $793,650 and owners earn a median of $199,226, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value an Automotive and Boat Business?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Automotive and Boat Businesses in California, revenue multiples range from 0.44 to 1.10, with a median of 0.69. Earning multiples range from 1.53 to 3.60, with the median at 2.53. This means the typical Automotive and Boat Business in California may ask for around 0.69 times its annual revenue, and 2.53 times its annual owner earnings.
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