Virginia
$1,260,000

Virginia
$1,260,000

Las Vegas, NV
$2,375,000

Norfolk County, MA
$379,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$195,000
Glendale, AZ
$65,000
Mahwah, NJ
$99,900
Mobile, AL
$1,000,000
Kings County, NY
$2,400,000
South Carolina
$475,000
Tulsa County, OK
$110,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Galveston County, TX
$1,190,000
Dallas, TX
$1,725,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Kankakee, IL
$949,000
Vineland, NJ
$259,999
Saint Louis, MO
$350,000
Riverside County, CA
$449,000
Naz Borachi
My Reality 2
Serving Hillsborough County, FL
Bernalillo County, NM
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$1,100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Paris, TX
$1,100,000
Miami, FL
$299,000
Orange County, FL
$3,500,000
Okaloosa Island, FL
$164,500
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Camden County, NJ
$2,000,000
Homer, AK
$3,000,000
Jefferson County, AL
$650,000
Eugene, OR
$506,000
Tampa, FL
$425,000
Intercession City, FL
$195,000
Eustis, FL
$499,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$1,750,000
Bloomington, IN
$450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montana
$325,000
Hialeah, FL
$175,000
Jefferson County, AL
$1,600,000
Otero County, CO
$525,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$3,450,000
North Port, FL
$99,999
$225,000
Nassau County, NY
$250,000
$3,150,000
North Carolina
$11,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
$2,800,000
Richmond, VA
$375,000
Memphis, TN
$850,000
Kelly Espinola
Keller Williams
Serving Middlesex County, MA
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Ulster County, NY
$1,000,050
New York
$3,200,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Palacios, TX
$950,000
Camden County, NJ
$1,800,000
Illinois
$2,180,000
Brooklyn, NY
$2,200,000
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.