Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292460 | Available | 4/28/25
Well established, free standing Bldg.2336 Sf, lot is 8,288SF,rent is $5,000/Mo NNN.3 bays, paint mixing room, 2 offices, storage area, 2 bathrooms and gated parking spaces for 29 cars.it is Approve mechanic shop and towing. Has a heated spray booth, 2 hoists , 2 frame frame machines and more.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$140,685
Revenue
$1,230,350
Down
$100,000
Posting: 292357 | Available | 4/21/25
This isn't just another collision center it's a legacy. Founded in 1958, this family-run gem has built an enduring reputation for integrity, craftsmanship, and customer-first service. Now available for the first time, this is an extraordinary opportunity.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
$200,500
Revenue
$3,648,500
Down
$650,000
Posting: 290995 | Available | 4/18/25
Towing, auto body, paint and repair shop.2 businesses in a free standing Bldg. Established 20 years. The building size is 2,336 SF, lot size 8,288 SF ,rent is 9,000/Mo NNN, long lease available. Gross annual sales on the towing business is$ 3,648,500 and the net income is $ 200,500 as per seller.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$917,100
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292132 | Available | 4/15/25
This well-established auto body repair and painting shop is located in a thriving area of Las Vegas, offering a wide range of services for all vehicle makes and models. The business specializes in managing the entire repair process.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290925 | Available | 4/11/25
This is a 5000 sq ft. body shop/mechanic for sale. It includes alignment, limo extended, Jack and much more. The rent is $9,900 including NNN. It is open 6 days a week.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290883 | Available | 4/2/25
An established auto body paint and frame shop, serving the Tri-City/East Bay area for the past 25 years, is now for sale. The shop provides full-service collision repair and paint services, with bumper-to-bumper capabilities, including dent repair and frame straightening.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$299,000
Posting: 291167 | Available | 3/19/25
This body shop is situated on a lot exceeding 7,500 square feet, with a 3,655-square-foot building located at a prime, busy intersection in Los Angeles, where approximately 1.5 million cars pass by daily. MUST SELL
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$130,000
Posting: 288969 | Available | 3/7/25
For sale is Long Well-established, seller to retire, prosperous Auto Body-shop & highly profitable, Insurance-Jobs, well equipped & spacious facilities, Great Potential. rapid hug developments, Increasing population - "Oxnard" in Ventura County, SBA & sellers financing available, Great Opportunity!!
Asking Price
$610,000
Cash flow
$276,228
Revenue
$1,031,088
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289427 | Available | 3/3/25
Body Shop for Sale in Los Angeles: An Exceptional Opportunity to Own a Well-Established and Profitable Business!
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$660,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288740 | Available | 3/2/25
Asset sale only - auto body shop located in San Rafael. The shop includes two spray booths equipped with an air compressor. There are no financial statements available for review. The lease is set at $7,500 per month, with a long-term lease agreement in place.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$108,820
Revenue
$236,000
Down
$99,900
Posting: 278952 | Available | 2/12/25
This auto body paint and repair shop has been established for 20 years, situated in a free-standing building on a high-traffic avenue with high visibility. This business can be a good acquisition for an auto body shop business that needs more production capacity at a reasonable price.
Asking Price
$99,900
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281479 | Available | 2/3/25
This is an 18-year-established auto body shop for sale in the San Francisco Tenderloin District. They do auto body restoration, collision repair, paint, restoration, paint services, rust repair, classic cars, dents, repair, frame straightening, and hail damage repair
Asking Price
$55,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$349,000
Posting: 290061 | Available | 2/3/25
Auto Body & Painting Service Facility Turn-Key Opportunity with Real Estate. This trusted, family-owned auto body and painting facility has served the community for 36 years, earning a stellar reputation for quality craftsmanship, friendly service, and timely work.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290244 | Available | 1/21/25
This Body Shop is a highly reputable auto repair and collision business, strategically located in the heart of Van Nuys, California. With a newly built 4,198 sqft facility situated on an 8,098 sqft lot, this is a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or investor in the automotive industry.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
$95,000
Posting: 290055 | Available | 1/6/25
Located in Gold River, Rancho Cordova California a prime location with affordable Monthy rent. The rent is $2600 per month, and the Asking Price is $95,000, including all the equipment. A 3-year-old permitted paint boot is included. All the permits and licenses are in place.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$200,000
Posting: 290013 | Available | 1/2/25
Auto body and paint shop have been established for 22 years. This business can be a good acquisition for an auto body shop that needs more production capacity at a reasonable price or a body shop manager who wants to start a business.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$442,000
Revenue
$1,010,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 279414 | Available | 11/20/24
SELLER FINANCING TO QUALIFIED BUYER PLUS TRAINING!! This full-service successful auto body and collision repair shop with real estate is on the market for the first time in 54 years. It serves all of Shasta, Modoc, Tehama, and Lassen. It is temporarily closed, but is turnkey with staff available!
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$101,262
Revenue
$1,263,698
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289147 | Available | 10/28/24
Boasting over 12,500 Sq Ft, this auto body shop in a prime South Bay, Los Angeles location is ready for a new owner to turn the lights back on and begin making money again immediately.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$103,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
$190,000
Posting: 288523 | Available | 9/19/24
Auto Body & Painting service facility is family-owned & operated for over 28+ years and they pride themselves on their commitment to excellence. Providing full-service collision repair & paint services, bumper-to-bumper capabilities include frame straightening, dent repair, auto glass replacement
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$985,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287662 | Available | 7/22/24
For sale is an auto body and paint shop located in a prime Van Nuys location on Body Shop Row. This property features 30 customer parking spaces, including handicap parking, as well as large front and rear outdoor areas that can be used as additional workspaces for tenting and expansion.
Asking Price
$849,500
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282399 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is a Sinclair gas station with a snack and mechanic shop. The auto repair shop is rented month to month and is willing to remain at $6,000 monthly rent. The auto repair tenant is willing to sign a long-term lease. The station is presumed doing about 50 to 60K gallons/m of fuel.
Asking Price
$4,900,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 275784 | Available | 8/17/23
This is an established body shop in the east bay area. They are working with 7-8 different insurance companies including the car store company. There are long-time experienced employees. The costs of goods are $65,000 per month. Labor is $45,000. The monthly net profit is $40,000.
Asking Price
$690,000
Cash flow
$270,000
Revenue
$840,000
Down
$270,000
Posting: 277142 | Available | 10/28/22
This body shop has been in business in one location for over 25 years. It is very busy with repeat customers and drive-by traffic. There is 1 permitted paint booth and 5 bays. Full complements of the body shop. It is on a 6000 sq. ft. lot.
Asking Price
$540,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$985,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287662 | Available | 7/22/24
For sale is an auto body and paint shop located in a prime Van Nuys location on Body Shop Row. This property features 30 customer parking spaces, including handicap parking, as well as large front and rear outdoor areas that can be used as additional workspaces for tenting and expansion.
Asking Price
$849,500
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$200,000
Posting: 290013 | Available | 1/2/25
Auto body and paint shop have been established for 22 years. This business can be a good acquisition for an auto body shop that needs more production capacity at a reasonable price or a body shop manager who wants to start a business.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290925 | Available | 4/11/25
This is a 5000 sq ft. body shop/mechanic for sale. It includes alignment, limo extended, Jack and much more. The rent is $9,900 including NNN. It is open 6 days a week.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
$95,000
Posting: 290055 | Available | 1/6/25
Located in Gold River, Rancho Cordova California a prime location with affordable Monthy rent. The rent is $2600 per month, and the Asking Price is $95,000, including all the equipment. A 3-year-old permitted paint boot is included. All the permits and licenses are in place.
Asking Price
$95,000
Cash flow
$250,000
Revenue
$900,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290244 | Available | 1/21/25
This Body Shop is a highly reputable auto repair and collision business, strategically located in the heart of Van Nuys, California. With a newly built 4,198 sqft facility situated on an 8,098 sqft lot, this is a turnkey opportunity for an owner-operator or investor in the automotive industry.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
$299,000
Posting: 291167 | Available | 3/19/25
This body shop is situated on a lot exceeding 7,500 square feet, with a 3,655-square-foot building located at a prime, busy intersection in Los Angeles, where approximately 1.5 million cars pass by daily. MUST SELL
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
$500,000
Revenue
$3,000,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 275784 | Available | 8/17/23
This is an established body shop in the east bay area. They are working with 7-8 different insurance companies including the car store company. There are long-time experienced employees. The costs of goods are $65,000 per month. Labor is $45,000. The monthly net profit is $40,000.
Asking Price
$690,000
Cash flow
$270,000
Revenue
$840,000
Down
$270,000
Posting: 277142 | Available | 10/28/22
This body shop has been in business in one location for over 25 years. It is very busy with repeat customers and drive-by traffic. There is 1 permitted paint booth and 5 bays. Full complements of the body shop. It is on a 6000 sq. ft. lot.
Asking Price
$540,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$917,100
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292132 | Available | 4/15/25
This well-established auto body repair and painting shop is located in a thriving area of Las Vegas, offering a wide range of services for all vehicle makes and models. The business specializes in managing the entire repair process.
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$101,262
Revenue
$1,263,698
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289147 | Available | 10/28/24
Boasting over 12,500 Sq Ft, this auto body shop in a prime South Bay, Los Angeles location is ready for a new owner to turn the lights back on and begin making money again immediately.
Asking Price
$225,000
Cash flow
$108,820
Revenue
$236,000
Down
$99,900
Posting: 278952 | Available | 2/12/25
This auto body paint and repair shop has been established for 20 years, situated in a free-standing building on a high-traffic avenue with high visibility. This business can be a good acquisition for an auto body shop business that needs more production capacity at a reasonable price.
Asking Price
$99,900
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 292460 | Available | 4/28/25
Well established, free standing Bldg.2336 Sf, lot is 8,288SF,rent is $5,000/Mo NNN.3 bays, paint mixing room, 2 offices, storage area, 2 bathrooms and gated parking spaces for 29 cars.it is Approve mechanic shop and towing. Has a heated spray booth, 2 hoists , 2 frame frame machines and more.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$200,500
Revenue
$3,648,500
Down
$650,000
Posting: 290995 | Available | 4/18/25
Towing, auto body, paint and repair shop.2 businesses in a free standing Bldg. Established 20 years. The building size is 2,336 SF, lot size 8,288 SF ,rent is 9,000/Mo NNN, long lease available. Gross annual sales on the towing business is$ 3,648,500 and the net income is $ 200,500 as per seller.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$140,685
Revenue
$1,230,350
Down
$100,000
Posting: 292357 | Available | 4/21/25
This isn't just another collision center it's a legacy. Founded in 1958, this family-run gem has built an enduring reputation for integrity, craftsmanship, and customer-first service. Now available for the first time, this is an extraordinary opportunity.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$660,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288740 | Available | 3/2/25
Asset sale only - auto body shop located in San Rafael. The shop includes two spray booths equipped with an air compressor. There are no financial statements available for review. The lease is set at $7,500 per month, with a long-term lease agreement in place.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281479 | Available | 2/3/25
This is an 18-year-established auto body shop for sale in the San Francisco Tenderloin District. They do auto body restoration, collision repair, paint, restoration, paint services, rust repair, classic cars, dents, repair, frame straightening, and hail damage repair
Asking Price
$55,000
Cash flow
$276,228
Revenue
$1,031,088
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289427 | Available | 3/3/25
Body Shop for Sale in Los Angeles: An Exceptional Opportunity to Own a Well-Established and Profitable Business!
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$103,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
$190,000
Posting: 288523 | Available | 9/19/24
Auto Body & Painting service facility is family-owned & operated for over 28+ years and they pride themselves on their commitment to excellence. Providing full-service collision repair & paint services, bumper-to-bumper capabilities include frame straightening, dent repair, auto glass replacement
Asking Price
$190,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$800,000
Down
$349,000
Posting: 290061 | Available | 2/3/25
Auto Body & Painting Service Facility Turn-Key Opportunity with Real Estate. This trusted, family-owned auto body and painting facility has served the community for 36 years, earning a stellar reputation for quality craftsmanship, friendly service, and timely work.
Asking Price
$349,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$500,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290883 | Available | 4/2/25
An established auto body paint and frame shop, serving the Tri-City/East Bay area for the past 25 years, is now for sale. The shop provides full-service collision repair and paint services, with bumper-to-bumper capabilities, including dent repair and frame straightening.
Asking Price
$299,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282399 | Available | 3/25/24
For sale is a Sinclair gas station with a snack and mechanic shop. The auto repair shop is rented month to month and is willing to remain at $6,000 monthly rent. The auto repair tenant is willing to sign a long-term lease. The station is presumed doing about 50 to 60K gallons/m of fuel.
Asking Price
$4,900,000
Cash flow
$442,000
Revenue
$1,010,000
Down
$2,500,000
Posting: 279414 | Available | 11/20/24
SELLER FINANCING TO QUALIFIED BUYER PLUS TRAINING!! This full-service successful auto body and collision repair shop with real estate is on the market for the first time in 54 years. It serves all of Shasta, Modoc, Tehama, and Lassen. It is temporarily closed, but is turnkey with staff available!
Asking Price
$1,100,000
Cash flow
$220,000
Revenue
$1,200,000
Down
$130,000
Posting: 288969 | Available | 3/7/25
For sale is Long Well-established, seller to retire, prosperous Auto Body-shop & highly profitable, Insurance-Jobs, well equipped & spacious facilities, Great Potential. rapid hug developments, Increasing population - "Oxnard" in Ventura County, SBA & sellers financing available, Great Opportunity!!
Asking Price
$610,000
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It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
