Auto & Car Detailing Businesses for Sale

Auto detailing is an activity that keeps the vehicle in its best possible condition, especially cosmetic, as opposed to mechanical. This is achieved by removing both visible and invisible contaminants from the vehicle's interior, and polishing the exterior to its original blemish-free finish. The most basic detail options include an exterior wash and wax, interior vacuuming, window cleaning and surface polishing.

Starting vs Buying a Auto Detailing Business for Sale

Starting or buying and running a Auto Detailing Business or Automotive related businesses such as Auto Detailing Car Detail Shop Businesses for Sale businesses or complimenting and supporting services such as ... etc., can be an exciting, challenging and a rewarding experience especially, to those who are passionate about their work.

If you are interested in starting a small Auto Detailing business or related company, buying an established Auto Detailing business or an existing Auto Detailing franchise for sale near you or buying a Automotive related online business, can be one of the best ways to start your own small business. It is fairly easy to start a business in current times but making it profitable and keeping it profitable is not easy and only a small percentage of startups stay in business beyond five years and only a few reach consistent profitability. There are several advantages in buying an existing Auto Detailing or Automotive related business with an established customer base when compared to starting a new Auto Detailing company and it may also be easier to finance an existing business than to obtain financing for a new start-up, wherein the banker will want you to show assets and collateral along with a solid business plan, before even considering providing any financial assistance. This is no different than financing a vehicle or real estate with a small down payment rather than paying the full price but and the lender is happy to finance as long as the business is cash flow positive, instead of paying the full amount but only in case of buying a business, the amount can be so large that most people do not have the money to make an upfront purchase and even if they do, most small and large businesses are financed via debt or equity financing.

There are more cars, trucks, vans and busses on the road than ever before but interestingly most of them are 10 years or older. Hence, car, truck and auto aftermarket services and sales are in great demand and the trend is expected to continue as most owners want to keep their cars longer. This only means that the business for auto services is in a great demand and if there ever was a good time to start an automotive Auto Detailing business now may be it. You may consider buying an established Auto Detailing Car Detail Shop Businesses for Sale ... etc., Instead of just thinking about the main product or the business, also think about other opportunities that may exist with regards to services centered around a Auto Detailing business or if it is possible to rebrand or introduce complimenting or other related services such as ecommerce, distribution, and customer acquisition possibilities, etc., While there are many considerations, when it comes to buying a business and the purpose of this page is not meant to outline all the details on how to buy a Auto Detailing business, the first and foremost factor is that, one would want to find a profitable business to buy and it is great if it is with business financing arrangement in place with pre-approval for a loan from a SBA qualified lender or a third-praty lender and better if it is a owner financed company but in some cases established businesses and aged shell companies are bought even if they are not profitable. In many cases the company or product can be re-branded later or additional services can be added to existing business to acquire and expand market share but also to finance and even to go public, such as a recent example of an electric vehicle start-up that bank rolled their startup by acquiring a shell company and went public. Also, keep in mind that while starting a new Auto Detailing company is not too hard, running a business is not easy and making it consistently profitable and growing it is another thing because a vast number of small business that are started will usually fail within first few years and a small number of them are consistently profitable. Hence, buying an existing Auto & Car Detailing Businesses or franchise with cash flow can be a better option, depending upon the type of business and its finances.

Buying a Small Auto Detailing Business from a Business Owner vs Broker

Many users seem to be searching online for Auto Detailing Car Detail Shop Businesses for Sale & and ... related business for sale by owner and may be it is because buyers are led to believe that they can negotiate better with the owner or get a better deal. Despite websites and marketplaces like our's which facilitate any independent small business owner to sell a business directly, most small Automotive businesses are still sold through brokers and hence no FSBO websites & marketplaces have been successful. Also a very few businesses listed by owners eventually get sold because most sellers price it higher than what it is worth or do not use real valuation metrics, whereas an experienced broker in the Auto Detailing - Automotive related industry will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell it quickly because keeping it on market for too long can be counter productive. There are also other advantages of dealing with a qualified and experienced broker but in the end whether it is an FSBO business or listed by a broker, everything depends on the real value of the business, current market conditions.

Whether you are buying a Auto Detailing business from an independent small business owner or form a broker, the most important factor or the first step is to evaluate the business to make sure the business is priced right or at a discount. You can either use an evaluation software or in some cases you can find valuation metrics online or you can hire an accountant, CPA, professional appraiser or a broker who can use provide a good valuation. While the valuation metrics differ with the type of company, industry and current market conditions, the most used metric for valuation is based on EBITDA or SDE ie Seller's Discretionary Earnings. Buying a small business can be once in a lifetime event for most people and before you put your hard earned savings in the business, always seek advice from a qualified business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, small business accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and price negotiation.

Find Established Auto Detailing Business for Sale or Existing Franchises & Opportunities

Find established & running Auto Detailing Car Detail Shop Businesses for Sale for sale near you or franchise resale listings by a small business owner or by a business broker and ... & Automotive related local and online business opportunities - if you are looking to sell a Auto Detailing or related Automotive business opportunity, list it here to sell your business Commission FREE!

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    Mobile Glass Installation - Commercial And Residen
    $350,000
      Texas USA

    This mobile glass installation operation has been successfully catering to the southern half of Texa...

    This mobile glass installation operation has been successfully catering to the southern half of Texas for almost twenty years. This business services everything from automobiles and recreational vehicles to commercial and residential establishments. ...

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    Well-Established Automotive Shop
    $690,000
      New Mexico USA

    PRICE REDUCED!! THERE IS MORE TO THIS BUSINESS AND ITS SUCCESS THAN MEETS THE EYE!! This well-establ...

    PRICE REDUCED!! THERE IS MORE TO THIS BUSINESS AND ITS SUCCESS THAN MEETS THE EYE!! This well-established and time-honored automotive shop has been operating since 1960. The current ownership was taken over in 1964 and has built a solid foundation in...

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    Auto Dealership and Power Sports Rental
    $3,200,000
      Utah USA

    Auto dealership, repair center & powersports salesrentals in high-traffic area. Loyal customers ...

    Auto dealership, repair center & powersports salesrentals in high-traffic area. Loyal customers and strong marketing & reputation. .. Businesses for Sale Automotive

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  • Automotive
    Complete Mobile Truck Repair and Service
    $1,495,000
      Montana USA

    Staying current with all the industry advancements and maintaining the highest levels of customer se...

    Staying current with all the industry advancements and maintaining the highest levels of customer service has helped this business thrive and make a fantastic profit. Operating since 2014, this complete mobile truck repair and service business has bu...

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  • Automotive
    Profitable Auto Service and Parts Shop
    $1,400,000
      Oklahoma USA

    A Must See!! This is a well-established, easy-to-run complete automotive service and parts store tha...

    A Must See!! This is a well-established, easy-to-run complete automotive service and parts store that is located in a growing community in Northwestern Oklahoma. The existing owner owns the real estate; however, the property is not included as a part...

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  • Automotive
    Large Motor Sport Sales & Services Center
    $1,900,000
      Iowa USA

    Seven Acres, A Dirt Track, Multiple Buildings And All The Fun Motor Toys One Can Handle! A New Owner...

    Seven Acres, A Dirt Track, Multiple Buildings And All The Fun Motor Toys One Can Handle! A New Owner For This Large Motor Sport Sales & Services Center Will Take This Fifty Two Year Old, Well Established Business And Be Extremely Fruitful. This T...

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  • Automotive
    Auto Repair and Lube Shop
    $1,300,000
      North Dakota USA

    An exceptional automotive and lubrication shop is currently on the market for acquisition in the sou...

    An exceptional automotive and lubrication shop is currently on the market for acquisition in the southwestern region of North Dakota! This amazing opportunity arises as a chance to grab hold of an exceptional possibility! A long-standing business est...

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    Highly Regarded Motorcycle Shop
    $3,999,000
      Nebraska USA

    This is an excellent opportunity to own this highly regarded and very popular motorcycle business lo...

    This is an excellent opportunity to own this highly regarded and very popular motorcycle business located in eastern Nebraska. Founded upon principles and hard, honest work and integrity has earned this company a substantial client base. They service...

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    Auto Repair and Tire Sales
    $575,000
      New Mexico USA

    Staying current with all the industry advancements and maintaining the highest levels of customer se...

    Staying current with all the industry advancements and maintaining the highest levels of customer service has helped this business thrive and make a fantastic profit.This very popular and long-standing auto repair and tire shop has built a solid foun...

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  • Automotive
    Appliance Sales/Repair Plumbing Contractor
    $600,000
      Minnesota USA

    Lucrative Appliance Repair and Plumbing Business available for purchase in Southeastern Oklahoma, of...

    Lucrative Appliance Repair and Plumbing Business available for purchase in Southeastern Oklahoma, offering essential services to the community! This long-standing appliance and plumbing business has been thriving since 1970 in a peaceful town in Sout...

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  • Automotive
    Muffler and Auto Repair Shop
    $575,000
      North Dakota USA

    An auto repair and muffler shop in the southcentral region of North Dakota is up for sale, offering ...

    An auto repair and muffler shop in the southcentral region of North Dakota is up for sale, offering a profitable opportunity! **HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER! PRICE IS OPEN FOR NEGOTIATION! ** This auto repair shop, established in 1960, is located in south...

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  • Automotive
    Powerful Automotive Repair and Tire Shop
    $199,000
      Iowa USA

    Essential Business! This strikingly profitable automotive repair and tire business has been servicin...

    Essential Business! This strikingly profitable automotive repair and tire business has been servicing Southern Oklahoma since 1940. The facility is located in a great location in the community. The property is not included in the sale of the business...

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  • Automotive
    Truck Repair & Washing Facility
    $400,000
      Minnesota USA

    HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER!!! TRANSFERABLE SBA LOAN IS AVAILABLE FOR A PROSPECTIVE BUYER!!! *The owner ...

    HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER!!! TRANSFERABLE SBA LOAN IS AVAILABLE FOR A PROSPECTIVE BUYER!!! *The owner has recently downsized the operation to only include washing of the trucks. A new owner could add back the servicing of the semi-trucks. * This is an ...

    Auto Repair Automotive
         
  • Automotive
    Paint & Body Shop
    $599,000
      Illinois USA

    This High-end Paint And Body Shop Has Been Successful And Growing For Over Thirty Years. The Communi...

    This High-end Paint And Body Shop Has Been Successful And Growing For Over Thirty Years. The Community Has Come To Rely On The Exceptional Quality Of Service Found Here. Relationships Are In Place Wit

    Auto Painting Auto Repair Automotive
         
  • Automotive
    Reliable Auto Restoration Service Shop
    $249,000
      Montana USA

    This is an exceptional opportunity for an incoming new owner to own a trusted and profitable auto re...

    This is an exceptional opportunity for an incoming new owner to own a trusted and profitable auto restoration shop in a welcoming community in western Montana. They are the only mobile restoration service in the area. This highly regarded and success...

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  • Automotive
    truck parts and repair shop
    $4,800,000
      Minnesota USA

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    Popular and Profitable Automotive Shop
    $390,000
      Ohio USA

    This is a profitable and established automotive shop that offers an excellent selection of top quali...

    This is a profitable and established automotive shop that offers an excellent selection of top quality brand name parts as well as automotive supplies for all makes and models of vehicles. In addition, the store also features an automotive repair sho...

    Automotive Auto Parts Auto Repair Automotive
         
  • Automotive
    Tire and Auto Repair Service Center
    $469,000
      Kansas USA

    An auto repair service center and tire shop located in southeastern Kansas is available for sale, bo...

    An auto repair service center and tire shop located in southeastern Kansas is available for sale, boasting high profitability! The price has been REDUCED and it is open to NEGOTIATION! Established in 1945, this tire shop and auto repair service cente...

    Auto Auto Repair Tire Automotive
         
  • Automotive
    Florida Keys - Tire Business
    $252,000
     Marathon Florida USA

    Motivated Sellers! Do NOT DISTURB BUSINESS. ''Keeping the Keys Rolling Since 1960!'' Founded over si...

    Motivated Sellers! Do NOT DISTURB BUSINESS. ''Keeping the Keys Rolling Since 1960!'' Founded over six decades ago, this tire business has been a hallmark of the local community and has collected a large and loyal following thanks to their reputation ...

    Auto Auto Repair Automotive
         
  • Automotive
    Tire Sales and Service
    $395,000
      Kansas USA

    This profitable tire business is located in south central Kansas. This business offers a full range ...

    This profitable tire business is located in south central Kansas. This business offers a full range of tires, factory wheels, hub caps and tire services. The qualified technicians specialize in the sale and installation of car, pickup, and SUV tires ...

    Tire Automotive
         
  • Automotive
    ATV/Sport/Utility Dealership and Automotive Machin
    $900,000
      Minnesota USA

    Motivated Seller! A well-established and highly regarded Automotive Machine Shop and SportUtility De...

    Motivated Seller! A well-established and highly regarded Automotive Machine Shop and SportUtility Dealership Business for purchase in Northern Minnesota. This automotive machine shop and ATVsportutility dealership has established itself as a prominen...

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  • Automotive
    Automotive Repair Shop
    $187,000
     Nashua New Hampshire USA

    Businesses For Sale Automotive

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  • Automotive
    Car Wash
    $4,995,000
     Melbourne Florida USA

    Totally New Construction, "state of the art" Tunnel providing Full Service in a Prime location. The ...

    Totally New Construction, "state of the art" Tunnel providing Full Service in a Prime location. The Car Wash has been in operation for 37 years, and has an extensive Customer Base. A new equivalent tunnel system would cost over $4,000,000 (excluding ...

    Auto Car Washes Automotive
         
  • Automotive
    Tire and Automotive Services
    $270,000
      Ohio USA

    Established in a small community in north eastern Ohio is this no-nonsense automotive shop that offe...

    Established in a small community in north eastern Ohio is this no-nonsense automotive shop that offers full service automotive repair and maintenance, working on foreign and domestic vehicles. They can take care of oil, lube, and filter, shocks and s...

    Tire Automotive
         
  • Automotive
    Auto Salvage Yard Very Successful
    $1,300,000
     Indianapolis Indiana USA

    This is a very profitable Auto Salvage and Used Auto Parts Business in the Indianapolis area. Hard t...

    This is a very profitable Auto Salvage and Used Auto Parts Business in the Indianapolis area. Hard to find licensed salvage yard for sale. Well run and very profitable. Stands out over the competition. This is one of a kind operation and ideal opport...

    Auto Salvage Junkyards Automotive
         
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  • Automotive
    Essential Automotive Repair Shop
    $1,200,000
      Texas USA

    Essential Business! Since 1978, this long-standing and growing automotive repair shop has built a so...

    Essential Business! Since 1978, this long-standing and growing automotive repair shop has built a solid foundation serving its community in Northwestern Texas. The buildings are in excellent shape. All of the tools and equipment are well-kept and hav...

    Auto Auto Repair Automotive
         
  • Automotive
    Auto Salvage Yard Very Successful
    $1,300,000
     Indianapolis Indiana USA

    This is a very profitable Auto Salvage and Used Auto Parts Business in the Indianapolis area. Hard t...

    This is a very profitable Auto Salvage and Used Auto Parts Business in the Indianapolis area. Hard to find licensed salvage yard for sale. Well run and very profitable. Stands out over the competition. This is one of a kind operation and ideal opport...

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  • Automotive
    Deep-Rooted Auto Repair Business/Vehicle Sales
    $870,000
      Iowa USA

    This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious entrepreneur to assume the existing relationships ...

    This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious entrepreneur to assume the existing relationships and grow this business aggressively! This is an unbelievable opportunity to own a well-established, profitable auto repair business that has been well...

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    Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Franchise
    $224,000+

    Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy ...

    Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy Muffler shop opened in Detroit, Michigan. Service line up currently includes brakes, shocks, struts, springs, alignment, front-end, oil change, muffle...

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    If you are a owner selling it on your own, then you need to do additional marketing and monitoring leads - there is more to it than just listing it on a few websites. This in itself is a process and can take a lot of your time.

    How to Sell my Auto Detailing Business?

    Before selling a Auto Detailing Business, the most important factor or the first step is to organize financials for the last 2-3 years, including tax filings, make a list of equipment and inventory, employee and payroll data and generate profit-loss statements, etc., Then the next most important step is to find what your business is worth and to evaluate your Auto Detailing company to make sure that you price it right based on the existing market conditions. You can either use an evaluation software or in some cases you can find valuation metrics online or you can hire an accountant, CPA, professional appraiser or a broker who can use provide a good valuation. While the valuation metrics differ with the type of company, industry and current market conditions, the most used metric for valuation is based on EBITDA or SDE ie Seller's Discretionary Earnings - which usually includes the owner's salary and benefits in net-income, used mostly by a small company or solo owner operator.

    The next step in selling your Auto Detailing company is to draft a buy-sell agreement or a contract of sale and you can use a software or buy Sale of Business Forms online or hire a small business lawyer. Selling a small business can also be once in a lifetime event for most people and no matter how well versed you are with your company and the process of selling it, one small mistake may lead to a huge loss or a botched deal, it is recommended that you always seek advice from a business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and negotiation.

     

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