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Business for Sale Overview:

This business set up some 8 years ago by the current vendors has established itself as a fully approved and accredited body shop and repair center with a sterling reputation in the industry it serves. Because of this the business has enjoyed steady growth over the years and has a good mix of customers. These include many of the city’s car dealerships, independent garages and the general public, not to mention insurance companies such is the quality and efficiency of this operation. The staff are fully conversant with the latest body shop and refinishing techniques and the business is compliant with all necessary health and safety regulations and codes of practice. Because of this the business is able to repair most manufacturer’s cars giving it huge scope for expansion.

Property Features and Assets:

The premises are leasehold. Current rent is circa £14,000 per annum. Rates are circa £5,000 per annum. It is understood a new lease would be made available to a new owner. Current lease is a 3 year one. The premises are situated on a small industrial estate close to the city center. The site has good access with allocated parking for some 8 cars externally. In saying that the surrounding streets offer free parking if required. Up to 31 cars can be parked inside the building if need be. Total square footage is circa 3,500. The site has toilets, canteen, office, paint room and gas spray oven to compliment the main body shop area plus a small mezzanine used for storage.

Market Competition and Expansion:

The business undertakes very little in the way of advertising relying more on referrals and word of mouth recommendations.