Corsorphine MOT & Auto Center
Turnover circa: £343k
Adjusted Net Profit circa: £183k
BUSINESS SUMMARY
Business Type: Partnership
Established: 2017
Location: 6B Gylemuir Road, Corstorphine, Edinburgh, EH12 7UF
Type of Business: Vehicle service, repair, and MOT centr
Business Description
The opportunity consists of a large leasehold property which has been apportioned as a self-contained vehicle service station, with additional space used as customer waiting area and office space. The business is a leading automotive service provider in Edinburgh, specializing in quick-fit services which have been fully equipped and ready for any incoming operator. The business has many repeat customers, having built this up over several years.
Product/Service Offerings
· Class 4 MOT Station
· Engine and Gearbox Servicing
· Diagnostics and Repairs
· Brakes Repairs/Replacements
· Exhausts and Suspension
· Cambelts, timing belts, and more
Market Position and Unique Selling Propositions:
Convenience: Located on the main route into Edinburgh on Glasgow Road.
Competitive: Offering a wide range of services to give customers a one-stop shop and providing excellent value compared to the local competition.
Customer Engagement and Feedback:
Customer Satisfaction: Based on positive reviews based on the emphasis of convenience and value, the business has achieved an enviable reputation with 66 x 5* reviews on the google page and 22 x 5* reviews on Facebook, with several followers, to boost public awareness.
Expansion Opportunities
Brand Expansion: The brand lends itself to opening of additional locations due to the brand name and local reputation.
Franchise Opportunity: Similarly, the brand could be franchised by using this successful model to springboard from offering franchisees ongoing training and support from this location.
Website Development: The business attracts customers through google but could benefit from online booking functionality on the website. A new website feature could be introduced to allow for customers to make bookings directly on the site and obtain quotes as well. This brings further opportunity to use PPC and increase the SEO optimisation to drive my customers to the website.
PREMISES
The premises is a well-maintained, significant single-story built-for-purpose unit on an extremely busy main road with parking for several vehicles. The premises is made available by the assignment or agreement of a new lease, with the current lease being £32,400 per annum with 3 years remaining. The vendor has made significant improvements to the property over the years and introduced low-energy lighting, security enhancements, etc.
The workshop has the benefit of one newly fitted MOT station and three car bays internally, with parking and vehicle storage to the front and side of the property, a customer waiting area and office space.
Viewing is essential to appreciating the quality of the business on offer.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Further information is available by speaking with us and viewings are strictly by appointment only, as the sale of this business is strictly confidential.
For more information, please contact us.
