Kings County, NY
$2,700,000
Automotive and Boat Established Businesses For Sale
Industry Info
Fabulous Car Wash Lube $2M first Year
Project Pitstop - Southwest Wisconsin C-Store
Wisconsin
$1,100,000
High Volume Auto Repair Center & Dealership w/ Property For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$4,950,000
NB's For Sale listing
Sitka, AK
$600,000
Very Profitable Automotive Warranty Company
Pittsburgh, PA
$595,000
*PRICE REDUCTION* Boat Dealership - Great Location in Central Florida
Florida
$2,800,000
Highly Profitable Full Service Car Wash & Investment Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$6,250,000
Metro Saint Louis Sports Bar and Grill/Sales up $410K in 2022
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Louis County, MO
$1,200,000
Express Carwash
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stone Mountain, GA
$3,200,000
Express Carwash
Tucker, GA
$5,000,000
Coin Laundry & Coin Car Wash with Property
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
Profitable Multi-Brand Motorcycle Dealership
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$2,850,000
Branded truckstop in Louisiana with casino. (Absentee owner)
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shreveport, LA
$4,900,000
Established Gas Station with C-store
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Snohomish County, WA
$3,290,000
Full Service Car Wash
Nassau County, NY
$2,500,000
LVNV Profitable Auto Service and Potentially Auto Sales Op
Las Vegas, NV
$475,000
Peter & Carmen Gray
Vintage Sotheby's International Realty Commercial
Serving Napa County, CA
The Elite Club is the Commercial division of Vintage Sotheby’s International Realty. We cover the full spectrum of commercial real estate categories, including business brokerage (often referred to as business opportunities or Mergers and Acquisitions/M&A) and development, in addition to luxury and residential real estate. We are a specialized group of full service real estate advisors that provide clients with unparalleled experience in buying, selling, exchanging or leasing real estate. About Peter Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 415.839.8339 / Email: peter@carmengraycre.com For more than 19 years, as an entrepreneur and fractional COO, Peter has been involved in nearly every facet of developing and growing businesses, raising capital and turning businesses into valuable assets. Bringing his market knowledge, negotiating expertise and research/analytical skills to the Commercial Real Estate industry, Peter is focused on Business Opportunities (Business Brokerage) along with Specialty Properties, Wineries, Vineyard Estates and Industrial Properties. About Carmen Gray, Managing Partner, VSIR Commercial Office: 707.410.5399 / Email: carmen@carmengraycre.com Carmen has deep experience in commercial real estate throughout the whole of California and has a particular affinity for wineries, vineyard estates and developable land, along with Luxury residential properties. Carmen’s diverse background includes a high performing history of business, corporate sales and marketing, team management and a degree in intercultural communications. This has enhanced her ability to think outside of the box and focus on maximizing the return on investments for her Real Estate Clients. She is also well known for her collaborative working style both within and between dynamic business organizations.
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Auto Repair Service with Prestigious Track Record! (17729)
Washington
$650,000
Used Automotive Sales Outfit
Las Vegas, NV
$1,500,000
High Volume Gas Station
Miami, FL
$1,700,000
Quality Auto Repair with Command in Market! (17788)
Worcester County, MA
$1,350,000
Auto Dealership & Body Shop
Miami-Dade County, FL
$2,500,000
REDUCED -Beach Car Rental
Miramar Beach, FL
$139,000
Car Wash With Property and Other Businesses For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,700,000
High Net Protected Long Lease
Miami, FL
$4,700,000
High Net Irreplaceable Location
Miami, FL
$5,300,000
High End Auto Detailing & Hand Wash (#22575)
Dix Hills, NY
$325,000
Tire Land USA!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Nichols, NY
$5,500,000
Semi-Absentee Owner 20 Year Old Automotive Repair Shop Business
Louisiana
$1,300,000
Car Wash business and real estate for sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hazelwood, MO
$1,300,000
High Volume Gas Station in East TX!!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tyler, TX
$2,500,000
Auto Repair Garage For Sale
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tonawanda, NY
$698,000
Major Brand gas station with C-store
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Washington
$3,890,000
Gasoline Service Station With Convenience Store
Broward County, FL
$255,000
Towing & Recovery Company
Las Vegas, NV
$275,000
Branded Gas Station with Convenience Store
Old Bridge, NJ
$299,999
Successful Auto Repair Business For Sale
Naples, FL
$450,000
Gas Station with low copetitors ,car wash,Convenience store , etc
Miami, FL
$1,650,000
LVNV Based Auto Service & Repair Outfit
Las Vegas, NV
$575,000
Buy an Automotive and Boat Business
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:
- Auto Repair and Service Shops
- Car Dealerships
- Car Washes
- Junk and Salvage Yards
- Marine & Boat Services and Dealers
- Towing Companies
- Truck Stops
Pricing and Valuation Trends
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 |
Sell Your Automotive and Boat Business
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.
