40-Year-Old Auto Collision & Paint Business

Business Overview:

Turnkey 40-Year-Old Auto Collision & Paint Business + Prime Real Estate
**Price:** $1,125,000 for 100% of Assets + Land & Buildings

Why This Is a Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
• Legacy & Loyalty: Four decades serving Central Alabama with an impeccable reputation and a high-repeat customer base that drives ever-rising revenues.
• Turnkey Operations: Fully staffed by seasoned technicians, two EPA-compliant paint booths, 18 service bays, modern office & warehouse—plug in day one and watch cash flow roll in.
• Scalable Growth: Untapped capacity in two outbuildings offers instant expansion—add shifts, new services or a light-frame collision division to boost margins.

Business Highlights
• Established in 1985; owner retiring after 40 years of steady expansion
• Diverse revenue streams: collision repair, paint-refinish, frame & structural work
• Skilled, long-tenured team with proven work processes & safety protocols
• Consistent year-over-year top-line growth; EBITDA trending upward

Property & Facilities
• 1.3 acres on a high-visibility corridor with easy truck access
• Three climate-controlled buildings totaling 18 drive-through bays
• Two state-of-the-art paint booths with downdraft ventilation
• Office/warehouse footprint: file rooms, customer lounge, parts storage
• Room for ancillary income: lease unused bays or build additional structures

Financial Snapshot
• Total Asking Price: $1,125,000
– Business Asset Value: $319,766
– Real Estate (Appraised 12/29/23): $875,000 (see broker for full report)
• Includes all operating fixed assets, inventory, accounts receivable & real estate
• Some Seller Financing: Subject to approval, defray upfront capital

Ideal Buyer Profile
• Entrepreneur with direct or adjacent auto repair experience
• Growth-minded professional ready to leverage an existing platform
• Investor seeking a high-barrier-to-entry service business with real estate upside

Next Steps
1. Sign NDA & submit proof of funds or qualified lender pre-approval
2. Review complete financials & appraisal (upon executed confidentiality)
3. Schedule on-site tour and meet the management team

Contact our broker today** to secure your legacy in Central Alabama’s auto-body market—this rare offering won’t last long! >>

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Property Features and Assets:

Family owned business with over 20+ years of award winning service.

Multiple Ind. Auto/Body Shops in a 30 mile area.

The property is located on 1.3 acres consisting of 3 improved buildings with a total gross building area of 13,986SFT. Building 1 is an office/warehouse with an office area of 1,160 SFT with HVAC. Buildings 2 and 3 are warehouse only spaces with no office area. These buildings can be used for additional capacity.

Market Competition and Expansion:

1. Service-Line Expansion
- Add light-mechanical repair (brakes, suspension, alignments) to capture upsells when customers bring in collision work.
- Launch express detailing and ceramic coating—high-margin, quick-turn services that fill off-peak bay time.
- Introduce windshield/glass repair & replacement under a separate license.

2. Fleet & Commercial Contracts
- Target local municipalities, delivery fleets and rental-car agencies with volume discounts and guaranteed-turnaround SLAs.
- Offer on-site mobile body repair vans for courthouse fleets, school buses or utility companies.

3. EV/Advanced Vehicle Certification
- Invest in EV high-voltage safety training and equipment so you can repair Tesla, Rivian, Ford Lightning, etc.
- Market yourself as the region’s go-to for ADAS recalibration (forward-collision sensors, lane-keep cameras).

4. Digital Quotations & Marketing Automation
- Deploy a CRM/estimator app so customers can upload accident photos and get same-day quotes online.
- Automate reminders for routine maintenance, paint touch-ups, seasonal undercoating.

5. Strategic Insurance Partnerships
- Negotiate preferred-vendor status with top carriers in Central Alabama—locks in a steady stream of claim-driven jobs.
- Co-brand repair packages with insurers (“White-Glove Bodywork,” “Lifetime Paint Warranty”).

6. After-Market Parts & Accessories Sales
- Stock wheels, body kits, lighting upgrades and partner with local auto-accessory shops as a drop-ship hub.
- Offer “rendering” services: digital mock-ups of color/graphics to upsell paint jobs and wraps.

7. Monetize Excess Real Estate
- Sublease unused bays to specialty operators (RV servicing, motorcycle customizers, upholstery shops).
- Rent office/warehouse space to local parts distributors or detailing franchises.

8. Operational Efficiency & Extended Hours
- Run a swing or night shift—double your throughput without new construction.
- Lean-process training for techs to standardize repair protocols, cut cycle-times 15–20%.

9. Cultivate a Recurring-Revenue Loyalty Program
- Offer prepaid collision coverage or membership “Body Shop Club” with VIP scheduling, discounts, pick-up & delivery.
- Add annual paint-preservation inspections for a small fee.

10. Track Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) and invest marketing dollars where ROI is highest (e.g., Google Ads vs. direct mail).

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