Motor Accident Repair Centre For Sale

Business description

Turner Butler is delighted to be appointed as sole selling agents for this exciting business opportunity, which has never been brought to the market for sale before.

Established since 2003, and built up from the current owner’s experience of the vehicle repair sector stretching back further still, this business has grown to become a significant enterprise that has been built on a trust relationship with its client base.

The family owned and run business specialises in vehicle repairs including paintwork, dent removal and windscreen replacement. The business will provide free estimates. The strong reputation that the business enjoys has led to both the achievement of authorised status from two major car manufacturers and recognition from the insurance industry. The business has the capability to work on all makes and models of private, fleet or commercial vehicles in the market.

The enterprise operates from a strong location with a full range of facilities. The workshop is fully equipped with a spray booth, jigs, ramps, outhouses (for storage purposes) and a large yard with space for up to thirty five vehicles. Employees have been carefully recruited and trained to develop their first class skills, and have helped build a reputation for quality of service and experience.

This firm represents an excellent investment opportunity for anyone looking to establish a foothold in this sector. There are endless opportunities for a new owner looking to take full advantage of expansion prospects and maximise its potential within a thriving market sector. However, the business has a proven and established trading pattern of consistent fiscal performance and good profitability.

Customer Service:

One of the major features in the company’s growth and success, apart from the quality of service provided, is the importance of good customer relationships which enables it to maintain a first class service. The business provides a collection and delivery service, which for fleet customers in particular is highly attractive. The current team do everything to minimise hassle for their customers. One of the most popular services the business offers is to communicate with insurers. This hassle free type service has lead to many referrals and repeat clients. The business has been able to constantly improve through experience accrued from trading for over seven years.

Key Strengths:

Very customer orientated the business is very attentive, paying special attention to customers requirements in everything they do, offering exceptional levels of service. The business fulfils customer needs with the appropriate mix of service, reliability, products and pricing.

Key Opportunities:

The business could consider several options that would expand its services. These include the customising of cars, modifications and also specialist services such as window tinting.
The commercial vehicle and fleet markets also present real growth potential.

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

Turnover is circa £417, 000, gross profit is circa £166,000 and adjusted net profit is circa £104,000.The value of tooling and equipment is valued at circa £16,000.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

The annual rent is £13,000.Rates are £5,586.

Location:

The business premises include a workshop with space for eight vehicles, office, staff facilities, two storage facilities and a yard with space for thirty plus vehicles. The premises are very well secured. All of the necessary equipment required to operate the business is included in the sale. The annual rent is £13,000.Rates are £5,586.

Business Operation

Competition / Market:

The business currently only advertises in the Yellow Pages and the BT Phonebook.

Reasons for selling:

The current owner got involved in the business through his family. He is looking for a complete change in his career.

Trading hours:

Monday-Friday 8.0 am-5.30 pm.
Saturday 8.30 am -12.00 pm

Employees:

The business has four employees. The team is made up of two panel beaters, one painter and an administrator.

Years established:

2003

Other information

Support & training:

Included in the sale of the business is a comprehensive handover if required, to ensure continuity of trading.