Business Overview:
COME AND GET IT ! ! ! ! Owner Retiring ; THE BUSINESS HAS A 25 YEAR TRACK RECORD HAVING THE SAME OWNER-OPERATOR. THERE ARE 2 EMPLOYEES PLUS THE OWNER. EMPLOYEES ARE PAID ON A 'PIECEWORK' BASIS AND "AVERAGE" $25 PER CAR, $30 PER TRUCK, PLUS XTRA FOR COMPOUNDING, BUFFING, ETC. A NEW LEASE MUST BE EXECUTED WITH THE LANDLORD.The business meticulously cleans and processes the inside and outside of cars and light trucks. Services offered include deluxe hand washing , engine degreasing , paint sealant , fabric protection , full vinyl and convertible tops cleaning & dressing , conversion vans handled , overspray removal & wetsanding. The basic service includes hand washing , bugs & road tar , tires cleaned & dressed , chrome polishing , glass cleaning inside and outside , and interior vacuuming. Other packages include machine buffing , cleaner wax , polymer based sealer wax , and pure carnuba wax for final coat. Compounding is xtra by estimate. Convertible tops & vinyl tops , pickup trucks , vans , wagons & SUVs are xtra. An additional service includes carpets & seats shampooing , rear deck cleaned , dashboard detailing , door jambs , trunk lip and trunk cleaning , glass cleanes inside and outside , complete interior vacuuming and fragrance scenting. Excessive pet hair is xtra.
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Property Features and Assets:
SITUATED ON A 'MAIN' ROUTE IN EAST BALTIMORE COUNTY HAVING HIGH TRAFFIC FLOW AND IN THE MIDST OF THE COMMERCIAL--BUSINESS COMMUNITY. BUSINESS OPERATES OUT OF A 4 BAY GARAGE. THE SHOP HAS 2 GAS OPERATED HANGING COMMERCIAL HEATERS AND THE OFFICE HAS ELECTRIC BASEBOARD HEAT AND A WINDOW AIR CONDITIONING UNIT. SHOP IS EQUIPPED FOR PERFORMING CAR & TRUCK DETAILING. New lease to be negotiated with the landlord at $2,000 per month. If auto repairs would be added , lease would be raised to the amount comparable to other auto repair shops in the area.
Market Competition and Expansion:
LIMITED LOCAL COMPETITION**** EXPANSION POSSIBILITIES COULD INCLUDE OPENING ON SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PLUS EXTENDING WEEKDAY HOURS AFTER 5 P.M.; ALSO, INITIALING A MARKETING CAMPAIGN**** THE ADDITION OF WINDOW TINTING AND - OR DENT REMOVAL WOULD ALSO BE A PLUS.
Reason for Selling:
Owner retiring after 25 years in the business
Additional Details:
- The property is leased.
- The owner is willing to train/assist the new owner.
- This is not a homebased business opportunity.
- This is not a franchise resale opportunity.
- This is not a distressed business or bankruptcy situation.