BAS PIS 125 Compliant Bodyshop With Insurance Contacts For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• Bodyshop trading from present location approximately 30 years
• Acquired by vendor in 2006 with significant capital investment undertaken
• Business now returned to profitability
• Loyal repeat customer base nurtured over many years with many insurance trade and personal contacts
• Ongoing programme of investment in tools, capital equipment and vehicles


REASON FOR SALE

• Vendor is seeking a change of lifestyle after many years in the industry


SERVICES

• Body repair and refinishing work to all types of vehicles including modern and classic cars along with light commercial vehicles
• Full liaison as required with insurance or accident management companies
• Some mechanical work undertaken
• MoT preparation work
• Collection and delivery service
• Recoveries (sub-contracted)
• Courtesy vehicles provided


SUPPLIERS

• Traditional wholesalers within the industry
• Sata
• DeVilbiss
• Paint supplied through Morelli & Milton Keynes Paint, types include, Dupont & PPG, all paint is waterborne

CUSTOMERS

• Insurance companies and accident management companies account for approximately 75% of sales
• Approvals from many insurance companies and accident management companies.
• Local residents with vehicles requiring repair work

STRENGTHS

• Well established as repair and refinishing business with excellent reputation locally and within the insurance industry
• Spacious, modern and fully equipped facility
• Professional and fully trained staff
• Management hierarchy in place
• Excellent financial performance with exceptionally high level of adjusted net profit
• Website
• BSI PAS 125 compliant
• ACoat Selected
• VBRA member


An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises


DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

• Located in mixed residential/commercial area close to a Cambridgeshire city centre
• Facility includes body shop with secure yard
• Ample unrestricted street parking for staff and visitors
• Within easy reach of the A47 and A1 trunk roads

Premises details:

• A large freehold industrial unit, extending to approximately 12,000 square feet with body shops, spray booth, customer reception, offices, parking and secure yard with hard standing
• Customer reception with seating and WC
• Offices
• Gated yard with CCTV
• Double lock up garage
• Large workshop with roller shutters and WC
• Further large workshop
• Fully compliant spray booth suitable for cars and vans
• Paint mixing shop
• Delivery van (value £4,000)
• Audi A4 (value (£10,000)
• Substantial quantity of tooling and equipment appropriate to trade

Full motorcycle repairs with the following equipment included;

• Spanesi touch frame measuring system
• Full frame alignment jig with two ramps
• 5 pas stands etc

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Business development activity has been relatively limited with most work being generated through referrals
• Website development
• Could be ideal for buyer with insurance company approval seeking additional site
• Development of personal customer base
• Introduction of retail sales
• Site has full planning permission for 5 two bedroom houses allowing residential development at an appropriate time

Trading hours:

• Weekdays 8 AM to 5.30 PM
• Saturday 8 AM to 12 Noon
• Sunday Closed

Employees:

vendor works full time in the business with 11 employees

Years established:

30