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Established Independent Garage With Strong Growth For Sale

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

Established independent automotive repair garage with a rapidly growing customer base and annualised turnover of approximately £300,000 (£25,000 per month). The business has built an excellent local reputation and continues to benefit from repeat customers, trade accounts and a strong online presence.

The garage offers a full range of mechanical repairs including servicing, diagnostics, MOT preparation, brakes, clutches, timing belts, suspension, tyres, wheel alignment and general vehicle repairs.

A major selling point is the extensive workshop equipment included in the sale, comprising:

  • 2 x two-post vehicle lifts
  • 1 x four-post lift with wheel alignment system
  • 1 x full-rise scissor lift
  • 1 x mid-rise scissor lift
  • Tyre changing machine
  • Wheel balancing machine
  • Professional diagnostic equipment
  • Compressors, workshop tooling and a wide range of additional equipment required to operate immediately

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

There remains significant scope for further expansion through additional technicians, increased MOT capacity, fleet contracts and extended opening hours.

This is an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or an existing garage group looking to acquire an established business with strong growth potential.

Sale subject to landlord consent for assignment of the existing commercial lease, where applicable.

Property Information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease Terms:

5 year lease with the option to extend

Leasehold Rent:

£15,600 per annum

Location:

654 Duke Street, Glasgow, G31 1JY. 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