Based in Scotland, this independent garage has traded for nearly ten years, providing MOT testing, full and interim servicing, general repairs and tyre supply and fitting to motorists across its local area. It runs a DVSA-approved MOT testing station covering several vehicle classes and works on all makes and models.
The workshop runs seven ramps and takes in around 30 cars a day, with most finished the same day. The owners estimate that MOTs, servicing, repairs and tyres each bring in around a quarter of turnover, as every ramp in the diary is fully booked. Customers can book MOTs online at any time and receive a free text reminder when the next one is due.
Around 80% of customers are repeat customers, and no single customer accounts for a large share of revenue. Tyre work also comes through several online tyre retailers, and the garage holds Premier Garage status in one retailer's fitting network. The garage also carries out work for roadside assistance and warranty companies, and neighbouring garages send customers its way.
The business is run by its two owners with a team of technicians, apprentices and office support, and the owners say it would continue to run without relying on the founder's own skills. It trades from a single leasehold site in Scotland.
Demand already exceeds capacity and the business is recruiting. A new owner could add fleet servicing, electric vehicle repairs and a public recovery service, and extend online booking to repairs and tyres.
Strong financial profile
Turnover of £981,240 in 2025, £850,212 in 2024 and £764,437 in 2023
Adjusted EBITDA of £180,063 in 2025, £109,411 in 2024 and £100,108 in 2023
Turnover and adjusted EBITDA up every year since 2022
Gross margin of 52% in 2025, up from 47% the year before
This would suit a trade buyer looking to add a well-used site in a new area, or an experienced motor trade operator wanting an established garage with a full diary.
Highlights -
Trading for nearly ten years with a loyal local customer base
Around 80% repeat customers and no reliance on any single account
DVSA-approved MOT testing station alongside servicing, repairs and tyres
Even spread of income across four services, each around a quarter of turnover
Premier Garage status with a major online tyre retailer, plus work from several others
Adjusted EBITDA of £180,063 on turnover of £981,240 in 2025.
Fully booked diary, with recruitment already under way to add capacity.
Opportunities -
Add technicians and MOT testers to meet demand the current team cannot take on.
Start fleet servicing for local businesses using the existing workshop and MOT station.
Add electric vehicle repairs, which the owners see as a natural next service.
Offer the recovery service to the public rather than only to existing customers.
Extend 24-hour online booking from MOTs to repairs and tyre sales.
Move to a larger site to add ramps once the team has grown.
Financial Profile
Turnover IRO £981k in 2025.
- 100% share capital.
- Leasehold premises available, pending agreement.
- Interested parties will be required to sign an NDA.
