ESTABLISHED & PROFITABLE USED VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
Southeast UK
Business & Goodwill: £500,000
Plus Vehicle Stock at Valuation
Freehold Also Available – Offers Around £1.5 Million
Alternatively, New Lease Available
An excellent opportunity has arisen to acquire a long-established and profitable independent used vehicle dealership located in the South of the UK
Established for over 30 years, the business has built an excellent reputation within its local market and operates from a substantial site extending to just over one acre.
The dealership offers a broad selection of quality used vehicles and benefits from established relationships with vehicle suppliers, finance providers and other industry partners.
The business represents an attractive opportunity for an existing motor group, dealership operator or ambitious independent buyer seeking a profitable and well-established platform
from which to expand.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
Year Ended July 2025
- Turnover: approximately £2.24 million
- Gross Profit: approximately £558,000
- Gross Margin: approximately 25%
- EBITDA before market rent adjustment: approximately £193,000
- Maintainable adjusted EBITDA: approximately £180,000–£185,000
The business has demonstrated consistent profitability, with turnover and gross profit increasing in the most recently reported financial year.
BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS
- Established for over 30 years
- Well-known and respected independent dealership
- Approximately 40 vehicles sold per month
- Broad range of used cars and commercial vehicles
- FCA authorised for relevant finance activities
- Established relationships with a panel of vehicle finance providers
- Part-exchange and vehicle purchasing services
- Established warranty arrangements
- Experienced team of approximately six staff in addition to the owners
- Substantial trading site extending to just over one acre
- Strong local reputation and repeat customer base
- Significant opportunity for further development under new ownership
PREMISES
The business occupies a substantial and highly suitable motor retail site in an extremely busy town located in the South of the UK extending to just over one acre.
A purchaser has two potential property options:
Freehold Purchase
The freehold is available separately with offers around £1.5 million.
Leasehold Option
For a purchaser wishing to acquire the trading business only, the vendors are prepared to grant a new lease subject to contract.
This flexibility makes the opportunity suitable for both owner-occupiers and established motor groups seeking an additional trading location.
SALE STRUCTURE
The vendors are seeking £500,000 for the trading business and goodwill.
Vehicle stock will be acquired separately at an agreed valuation on completion. For guidance, vehicle stock stood at approximately £400,000 at the July 2026 financial year end, although the actual figure will naturally vary according to stockholding at completion.
The transaction is expected to be structured on a cash-free, debt-free basis and subject to normal due diligence and completion adjustments.
REASON FOR SALE
The business is being offered to the market as part of the owners’ longer-term succession plans following many years of successful trading.
OPPORTUNITY
This represents an unusual opportunity to acquire a substantial, established and profitable independent motor dealership with an experienced team, established infrastructure and a strong position within its local marketplace.
The business should be particularly attractive to:
- Existing motor retail groups looking to expand their geographic footprint
- Independent dealerships seeking a larger established operation
- Automotive groups looking for an additional used vehicle location
- Trade buyers able to benefit from purchasing and operational synergies
- Owner-managers seeking an established and profitable business
There is also scope for a new owner to further develop vehicle volumes, digital marketing, finance penetration, vehicle sourcing and other associated revenue streams including having a repairs centre on-site
Further information will be provided following completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement and confirmation of the prospective purchaser’s financial capability.
All enquiries are to be directed through the appointed selling agent. Please do not approach the business, its owners, employees, customers or suppliers directly.
