North Carolina
$600,000

North Carolina
$600,000

New Haven County, CT
$449,000

Pinellas County, FL
$325,000
Washington
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $750,000
Philadelphia, PA
$399,000
Winter Springs, FL
$300,000
North Miami Beach, FL
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cleveland, OH
$2,600,000
Lisle, IL
$1,050,000
Pembroke Park, FL
$1,600,000
Dutchess County, NY
$150,000
Crescent City, CA
$3,200,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $3,300,000
Miami Shores, FL
$499,000
Passaic, NJ
$62,500
Louisiana
$2,565,000
Transworld Business Advisors
Transworld Business Advisors of Minnesota & Des Moines
Serving Hennepin County, MN
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Fort Lauderdale, FL
$250,000
Indianapolis, IN
$1,305,000
Pasco County, FL
$300,000
Orlando, FL
$59,950
Tennessee
$2,000,000
Texas
$2,600,000
Middlesex County, MA
$1,000,000
Middlesex County, MA
$2,900,000
Guelph, ON
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $1,200,000
Denver, CO
$1,299,000
Saint Louis, MO
$299,000
Saint Charles, MO
$225,000
San Bernardino, CA
$1,191,572
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Illinois
$2,499,999
Los Angeles County, CA
$360,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tate County, MS
$3,100,000
Brown County, WI
$2,500,000
Rock County, WI
$975,000
Sauk County, WI
$1,200,000
Outagamie County, WI
$1,850,000
Black Hawk County, IA
$1,850,000
Linn County, IA
$1,200,000
Polk County, IA
$1,375,000
Palo Alto County, IA
$2,350,000
Englewood, OH
$233,536
El Paso, TX
$1,900,000
Mayfield, KY
$1,800,000
Richmond, VA
$625,000
Paul Faddis
Tarter Realty Auction & Appraisal
Serving Randolph County, IN
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Milwaukee County, WI
$1,675,000
Providence County, RI
$200,000
Cook County, IL
$3,500,000
Winnebago County, IL
$1,200,000
Porter County, IN
$1,500,000
McHenry County, IL
$1,100,000
Some automotive and boat businesses for sale specialize in retail, while others focus on providing services like repairs and maintenance, and still others offer a combination of both. From auto repair shops and car washes to towing companies, truck stops, and gas stations, the businesses in the automotive sector keep consumers moving.
The auto repair and maintenance industry is bouncing back from 2020 pandemic related disruptions. The auto industry accounts for 3% of GDP for the U.S. and employs over 1.7 million people. This sector is expected to expand by over 5% during the next decade. With projected growth in both marine and automotive repair industries, businesses in these sectors may be good investments. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing automotive or boat business is that it comes with established credibility in the market. Some of the most popular categories include:
Valuations of automotive and boat businesses vary depending on the category of services and local markets. Overall, trends for the sector show these businesses remain popular options for acquisition. With over 70% growth over the last five years, the average sale price for automotive and boat businesses in 2023 was $555,000.
Automotive and Boat Business Prices| Year Sold | Median Asking Price | Median Sale Price |
| 2018 | $399,000 | $299,000 |
| 2019 | $389,450 | $350,000 |
| 2020 | $449,500 | $420,000 |
| 2021 | $472,500 | $450,000 |
| 2022 | $515,200 | $499,500 |
| 2023 | $595,000 | $555,000 |
Knowing the value of your automotive and boat business is key to developing a successful exit plan if you’re thinking about selling it. If you’re looking to sell your automotive company, see our Guide, How to Value & Sell Your Automotive Business, to get started.