Commercial Vehicle Accident Repair Service & MOT For Sale

Business description

Leading UK
Commercial Vehicle Accident Repair,
Service & MOT:Valuable Two Acre Freehold Site

This leading commercial vehicle accident repair, service and MOT business was established by the current owners more than thirty years ago. Since that time it has developed to be recognised as one of the top 10 commercial vehicle accident repairers in the UK. This has been achieved through a mixture of market knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit and the establishment of first class working relationships with major clients. These consist of insurance companies and the many national and local businesses using the company.

The business is located on a first class freehold site of circa two acres, close to major road, rail and air transport links.

There has been major investment in the comprehensive facilities during the past ten years. The company now offers a modern, clean working environment in six accident repair and five service bays. The latest, market leading ‘JOSAM’ laser alignment and measuring system is utilised to ensure accurate repair of vehicles. Specialist heat induction technology is used to ensure accurate chassis repair. A large spray paint booth, which can be subdivided for smaller vehicles, is also used, further demonstrating the commitment to ongoing investment.

The company specialises in the servicing and accident repair of all makes of commercial vehicles from 2.8 tonnes , up to the largest used on UK roads, and in addition is a Renault Trucks Franchised Repairer. More than 250 vehicles are regularly serviced, some owned and operated by the largest fleet operators.

The company enjoys an excellent blend of sales across the four major service lines as follows:

Accident repairs – 60%
Service operations – 20%
Steering Geometry/Paintwork – 3% (where not part of accident)
MOT’s – 17%

This is a first class business which would be an excellent acquisition for any company looking to gain a major footprint in commercial vehicle accident repair, servicing and MOT in Scotland.


Customer Service

The highest levels of personal service sit at the heart of the company’s customer engagement strategy.

Property information

Location:

The premises consist of a valuable freehold site of circa 2 acres. In addition to the repair and service bays mentioned earlier, an office block of circa 1,900 square feet is utilised.

A full commercial property valuation and appraisal is available upon request.

Other information

Expansion potential:

In the thirty years of operation, the company has developed an enviable reputation for the quality of work and for ‘getting it right, first time, on time’. For commercial vehicle repairers this is an essential quality. The company also demonstrates an ‘easy to do business with’ attitude.

The company is a well known approved accident repair centre within the insurance industry, again for the quality of work. Similarly insurance estimates are trusted as being accurate and reasonable. Since much repair work is carried out on behalf of insurance companies, they are amongst the largest clients of the business. Personal relationships have been established, at all levels within the company.

Most large fleet operators carry out frequent surveys to assess the quality of work delivered by their accident repairers and service suppliers. The business is often top in these rankings.

The business is fully compliant to ISO 9002.

Competition / Market:

Almost all new work is generated through referrals and direct ‘word of mouth’ recommendation. A website is utilised.

Support & training:

An extended handover, training and familiarisation period will be provided by the directors to ensure a smooth transition to new ownership.

Reasons for selling:

This is a genuine retirement sale. The stage has been reached where the current directors wish to retire and are looking to dispose of their interest in the company.