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Busy Car Repairs & Mot Garage For Sale

Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan, UK
Asking Price:
£374,995
Turnover:
£233,519
Net Profit:
Available on request

CoGoGo are pleased to have been given the opportunity to manage the sale of MJ Autos which is a well-established business with a renowned reputation amongst local residents. This is a superb opportunity to take on a high turnover local business in an area teeming with customers.

MJ Autos was founded by the current owners nearly thirty years ago. The business has been a real labour of love for them and has flourished under their ownership and they have an impressive number of regular customers, many of whom are known on a first name basis by the owners who are popular and well respected members of the local community.

The business is now being sold, albeit reluctantly and with a heavy heart only due to the owners wish to take a well-earned retirement. They are keen to see their beloved business pass to an ambitious and entrepreneurial new owner who can take this already thriving business to the next level.

MJ Autos is an independent local garage serving Pencoed and the surrounding areas.

The business undertakes Servicing, Repairs and MOTs on all makes of car and offers a comprehensive range of services including:
MOTs
Car repairs
Car welding
Brakes and shock absorbers
Air conditioning
Car safety checks
Car tyres
Engine diagnostics
Car exhausts
Car servicing
Clutch replacements
Engine management
Mechanical repairs
Vehicle recovery
Courtesy cars.

The sale will include the company website (garage---------.--.--) and Facebook page and the business enjoys great visibility on the internet via websites such as ---.----.---, ---.-----.----.--.--, ---.--------.---, -----------.-----.---, etc.

MJ Autos enjoys impressive reviews from the likes of Cyclex, Good Garage Guide and Yell.com

Scope to Improve:
Advertising and marketing campaign
Maximise the use of social media particularly twitter and Instagram
Update the website ideally including an online booking facility
Extend the opening hours
Explore online voucher discounters such as Groupon and Wowcher
Introduce a customer loyalty card/ Scheme
Expand the car sales side of the business
Consider van and car rental

Reasons to Buy:
A well-established business with an enviable reputation and many existing customers
All fixtures and fittings included making this a real Turnkey business opportunity
Ideal owner managed or partnership business
Current owners would be happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business
The business occupies a generous plot which could offer redevelopment potential.

CoGoGo highly advise early viewing to avoid disappointment.

This great little business is likely to attract considerable interest

Financial Profile

MJ Autos generates an advised current turnover of circa £233,000 as of the 2019 accounts with a net profit of £30,699.

Property Information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

MJ Autos Limited is located in Pencoed, Bridgend in Wales.

Pencoed is a heavily urbanised community and town in the county borough of Bridgend, Wales.

It straddles the M4 motorway north east of Bridgend and is situated on the Ewenny River.

As of the 2011 census it had a population of around 9,170, however due to large developments and new housing estates in the area the population is now expected to be approximately 13,500.

Pencoed as a town developed in the late 19th century, around the coal mining industry although the mines have now closed. The town is in the Ewenny Valley and is divided by the M4 motorway near Junction 35 although almost all the town lies to the north of the M4. About 2 miles north of the town, the upland relief of the South Wales Valleys starts. To the south are the rolling countryside of the Vale of Glamorgan and the rugged north coast of the Bristol Channel.

MJ Autos Limited is situated at the end of a privately owned lane and occupies a generous plot. The business is immaculately presented and maintained with clear visible signage.

There is ample free parking immediately outside the premises

Premises Details:

MJ Autos occupies a generous plot and the business comprises of several single storey buildings that are presented and maintained to the highest possible standards and briefly comprises:
MOT Bay

Detached brick built building with pitched roof, fluorescent lighting, roller door to front, rolling road, brake tester and mot testing equipment, inspection pit.

Workshop

Roller door to front, fluorescent lighting, two poster ramp, diagnostic equipment and perimeter shelving.

Fast Fit Bay

Roller door to front, two poster ramp, tyre machine, wheel balancer and tyre racking.

Office / Reception

Window to front, tiled floor, space for desks, filing cabinets etc.

Externally

There is a generous yard which offers car sales possibilities, ample car parking and the access lane to the business is owned by the vendors and included in the Freehold.

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Monday to Friday 8-5

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

Employees:
The business is run and managed by our two clients with the help of one full time members of staff.