$170,000.00
Asking Price
Status: Active
Posting ID: 293008
6/3/25
Description
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, owner-operated Smog Test Only business. Located in a high-traffic area, the business has been operating successfully for 14 years at the same location.
Key Features
· • Established for 14 years – same location
· • Located in a busy, high-traffic area
· • Strong financial records (good books)
· • Owner operated
· • Fully licensed
· • 800+ sq ft facility with bathroom
· • Ideal for a hands-on owner/operator
· • Owner retiring – motivated to sell
Additional Information
This business is perfect for a certified technician or entrepreneur looking to step into a turn-key operation with a steady customer base. With a reputation for reliability and service, the shop continues to perform consistent smog checks for both repeat and new customers. 1 bay-easy in and out.
Serious inquiries only. Only those who complete the NDA package will be given additional information and the address.
To get more information about this Smog Test Only Center - 14 Years Same Location business for sale in San Fernando Valley please phone Brenda Bernhard (Broker) at 818-321-6456 Cell and 818-321-6456 - if you get voicemail please leave a detailed message - make sure you mention you saw this posting/ad #293008 on BizBen.com. In addition to phoning Brenda Bernhard, make sure you email Brenda Bernhard above to get more info about this Smog Test Only Center - 14 Years Same Location, to ask any questions or request an appointment to see this business for sale. Thank you. License # 01211778. Strong Business Advisors.
Contact
Phone: 818-321-6456 CellPhone: 818-321-6456 Details
Asking Price: $170,000.00
Down: Call/Email
Cash Flow: $85,000.00
Revenue: $172,000.00
Area: San Fernando Valley
City: None Given
Attributes:
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Down
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Down
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