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Award-Winning Independent Automotive Repair Garage Established Highly Profitable For Sale

Glasgow, Glasgow City, UK
Asking Price:
£50K - £100K
Turnover:
£200K - £500K
Net Profit:
Undisclosed

An outstanding opportunity to acquire an award-winning independent automotive repair garage with an exceptional local reputation, a rapidly expanding customer base and annualised turnover of approximately £300,000 (circa £25,000 per month).

The business has experienced significant year-on-year growth and is now an extremely busy, profitable operation, benefiting from repeat customers, trade accounts, strong word-of-mouth referrals and an established online presence across Google and social media.

The garage provides a comprehensive range of services including:

  • Servicing and maintenance
  • Diagnostics
  • MOT preparation and repairs
  • Brakes and clutches
  • Timing belts and timing chains
  • Suspension and steering repairs
  • Tyres, puncture repairs and balancing
  • Four-wheel alignment
  • General mechanical repairs

The workshop is exceptionally well equipped and is capable of accommodating 15+ vehicles, making it ideal for continued expansion.

Included within the sale is an extensive range of professional workshop equipment, including:

  • 2 x Two-post vehicle lifts
  • 1 x Four-post lift with integrated wheel alignment system
  • 1 x Full-rise scissor lift
  • 1 x Mid-rise scissor lift
  • Tyre changing machine
  • Wheel balancing machine
  • Professional diagnostic equipment
  • Air compressors
  • Extensive workshop tooling and specialist equipment required to operate immediately

The business is being sold as a fully operational going concern and includes goodwill, established branding, customer database, website, social media accounts, workshop management systems and all equipment (subject to inventory).

Optional: A fully operational recovery truck may also be available by separate negotiation, providing an additional revenue stream and allowing the purchaser to offer a complete recovery and repair service.

There remains substantial scope for further growth through:

  • Increasing workshop capacity
  • Employing additional technicians
  • Expanding MOT testing capability
  • Securing additional fleet and trade contracts
  • Extending opening hours
  • Further developing recovery services

This represents an outstanding opportunity for an owner-operator, experienced mechanic or existing garage group looking to acquire an established, award-winning business with proven profitability, modern equipment and significant future growth potential.

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Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease Terms:

5 year lease with the option to extend

Leasehold Rent:

£15,600 per annum

Location:

Well-established automotive repair business located on a busy main road with excellent visibility and easy customer access. The premises benefit from strong passing traffic, an established local customer base and convenient access to Glasgow city centre and surrounding areas.

Premises Details:

Large, fully equipped commercial workshop operating under a commercial lease. The premises include:

  • 2 x Two-post vehicle lifts
  • 1 x Four-post lift with professional wheel alignment system
  • 1 x Full-rise scissor lift
  • 1 x Mid-rise scissor lift
  • Tyre changing machine
  • Wheel balancing machine
  • Professional diagnostic equipment
  • Air compressor and workshop air lines
  • Reception/office area
  • Customer waiting area
  • Parts storage and workshop storage
  • Extensive tooling and workshop equipment included in the sale (subject to inventory)

The workshop is fully operational and ready for immediate trading with no significant additional investment required.

Business Operation

Management type:
This business has absentee ownership.
Expansion Potential:

Excellent growth opportunities remain, including:

  • Increasing workshop capacity and technician numbers.
  • Expanding MOT testing volume.
  • Growing fleet and commercial account work.
  • Extending opening hours.
  • Further developing digital marketing and online bookings.
  • Introducing additional specialist services.
  • Expanding recovery and roadside assistance services.

The business has demonstrated strong growth and offers significant potential for a new owner to continue expanding turnover and profitability.

Competition / Market:

The business operates in a strong local market with consistent demand for vehicle servicing and repairs. The garage has built an excellent reputation through quality workmanship, repeat customers and positive online reviews, allowing it to compete successfully with both independent garages and national chains.

Reasons for selling:

I personally work another job and and am struggling to keep up with the demands as the business has grown far more than expected

Trading hours:

8-5

Employees:
4