Cobb County, GA
$1,500,000
Cobb County, GA
$1,500,000
Sachse, TX
$5,950,000
Port St. Lucie, FL
$290,000
Gardena, CA
$69,000
British Columbia
$99,000
Cape Coral, FL
$20,000
Richmond, VA
$2,700,000
Sacramento, CA
$194,000
North Highlands, CA
$400,000
Broward County, FL
$890,000
Broward County, FL
$225,000
Visalia, CA
$80,000
Boone, NC
$125,000
Miami, FL
$500,000
Apache Junction, AZ
$60,000
Burlington County, NJ
$789,000
Troy Frank
Indiana Equity Brokers
Serving Marion County, IN
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Bossier City, LA
$1,000,000
Hempstead, NY
$189,000
Monroe County, FL
$1,500,000
Lafayette, LA
$2,925,000
Mississippi
$150,000
Cape Coral, FL
$194,000
Oceanside, NY
$250,000
Rialto, CA
$750,000
Jefferson County, CO
$795,000
Burbank, CA
$150,000
Melbourne, FL
$65,000
Reseda, CA
$90,000
Port Arthur, TX
$1,400,000
Raleigh, NC
$130,000
Houston, TX
$375,000
Princeton, TX
$2,400,000
Mckinney, TX
$2,400,000
Lithia Springs, GA
$299,000
Brighton, MI
$350,000
Sterling Heights, MI
$475,000
$1,850,000
Cheatham County, TN
$249,000
Olive Branch, MS
$1,500,000
Oceanside, NY
$135,000
Georgia
$847,900
San Rafael, CA
$175,000
Signal Hill, CA
$12,000
New Port Richey, FL
$998,000
Jaspal (Jas) Gahunia
JG Commercial Group
Serving Fresno County, CA
Anchorage County, AK
$130,000
Sacramento, CA
$165,000
Pennsylvania
Not Disclosed
Portland, OR
$750,000
Kissimmee, FL
$60,000
Georgia
$4,650,000
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 PricesYear 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.