Oakland, CA
$380,000

Oakland, CA
$380,000

British Columbia
$1,100,000

Kitchener, ON
$450,000

Grant County, WA
$1,700,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$2,199,000
Ocean County, NJ
$225,000
Toronto, ON
$1,850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kettleman City, CA
$6,900,000
Broward County, FL
$295,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shoreline, WA
$6,400,000
Orange County, CA
$1,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, CA
$11,000,000
Midland, TX
$650,000
Virginia
$6,000,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$725,000
Hedgestone Advisors
Hedgestone Business Advisors
Serving New York County, NY
Hedgestone Business Advisors is a full-service firm specializing in real estate, business brokering, mergers, and acquisitions. We recognize opportunities long before any of our competitors, enabling us to speed up the transaction process and better advise our clients. Our clients are the reason we are in business, and we always remember that we would not exist without them. Our service is always customized and sharply focused on the specific needs of every client. We succeed only when you do.
Pottawattamie County, IA
$995,000
North Hollywood, CA
$114,000
Frisco, TX
$250,000
Lake City, GA
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $843,226
Harford County, MD
$399,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$275,000
Graham, TX
$250,000
Seattle, WA
$75,000
Dallas, TX
$400,000
Lamar, CO
$975,000
Los Angeles, CA
$249,500
Franklin, TN
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $375,000
Las Vegas, NV
$1,400,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Milledgeville, GA
$4,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Vanceburg, KY
$619,900
Plymouth County, MA
$895,000
Texas
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $178,000
Florida
$1,700,000
Ventura County, CA
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hoffman Estates, IL
$4,900,000
Los Angeles, CA
$399,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$999,990
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Mexico
$2,700,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lincoln County, TN
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bigfork, MT
$1,950,000
Cook County, IL
$699,000
Colorado
$585,000
Aberdeen, MD
$150,000
Claudia Briolini
Schools for Sale
Serving Miami-Dade County, FL
Commercial Investment Realty, LLC
Comal County, TX
$750,000
Colorado
$7,000,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$749,900
Park City, UT
$300,000
Polk County, FL
$1,825,000
Essex County, NJ
$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 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.