DuPage County, IL
$150,000
DuPage County, IL
$150,000
Lake County, IL
$350,000
Lake County, IL
$175,000
Lake County, IL
$195,000
Lake County, IL
$975,000
Floyd County, GA
$2,300,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$875,000
Mc Donough, GA
$6,200,000
Cook County, IL
$850,000
Washtenaw County, MI
$725,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wood Dale, IL
$999,950
Kankakee County, IL
$1,050,000
Milwaukee County, WI
$1,600,000
Lake County, IL
$850,000
Cook County, IL
$750,000
Delaware County, IN
$295,000
Scott Kranz
First Choice Business Brokers
Serving Minnehaha County, SD
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations and has reached over $8 billion dollars of business transactions. We are the premier business brokerage in the industry for buyers and sellers. We list businesses on several national websites as well as micro sites, and work diligently to secure the most value for a business.
Delaware County, IN
$1,400,000
Rock County, WI
$2,400,000
Orange County, CA
$120,000
Carroll County, IL
$2,500,000
Delaware County, IN
$200,000
Fayette County, IN
$200,000
Cook County, IL
$4,000,000
Cook County, IL
$3,950,000
Cerro Gordo County, IA
$155,000
Whiteside County, IL
$3,200,000
Cook County, IL
$7,000,000
Cook County, IL
$1,200,000
Vermilion County, IL
$75,000
Van Buren County, MI
$1,200,000
St. Clair County, IL
$1,200,000
Jasper County, IN
$2,000,000
Kenosha County, WI
$995,000
Cook County, IL
$4,500,000
Cook County, IL
$4,400,000
Grundy County, IL
$4,500,000
McHenry County, IL
$2,900,000
DuPage County, IL
$1,900,000
Cook County, IL
$1,899,000
Kane County, IL
$1,300,000
Umatilla County, OR
$5,500,000
Montgomery County, MD
$129,000
Muscatine County, IA
$2,200,000
Mclean County, IL
$2,900,000
Michael Perry
Renaissance Realty
Serving Pinellas County, FL
"One Stop Shop for Hospitality."
Grundy County, IL
$2,700,000
Miami, FL
$1,050,000
Huntsville, AL
$1,999,000
Las Vegas, NV
$340,000
Sussex County, NJ
$25,000
Minnesota
$300,000
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.