Retailer of Japanese Imported Performance Sports Cars For Sale

Business description

This operation is one of the most highly regarded and well established importer of Japanese vehicles in Scotland.
It was established by the present owner in 1996 and has grown to its present size as a result of supplying quality vehicles and impeccable service.
These vehicles are low mileage high specification sports cars and 4X4 vehicles. These are sourced directly in Japan, shipped across and prepared for sale in the company workshop.
Every vehicle is meticulously prepared. It is fully valeted, serviced, MOT’d and refurbished where necessary. SVA tests are carried out if needed.
The business offers a full service and repair facility. All parts are sourced from local franchised dealers.
The business has clear title to all the stock and the company carries an indemnity guarentee confirming that this is the cas


Customer Service:

One of the main reasons that this business has thrived is the excellent level of customer service, straight dealing and superb back up. This has resulted in a high percentage of repeat customers and strong levels of referral.

It is noteworthy to mention that the customer base covers the length and breadth of the UK. These vehicles are vastly superior in specification and condition to when compared to the UK models and clients will travel many miles to buy the car of their choice having been able to view the car on the companies comprehensive web site.

Key Strengths:

Niche market.
Well established
Busy Main Road Location
Strong supply chain
Excellent profits
National reputation
Low overheads
Good marketing
Growth market
Relocatable

Key Opportunities:


The business has just been relocated to busy main road site and as a result turnover is increasing. Also because of the increased size of the yard it is possible to sell other types of vehicles such as UK cars and 4x4 which could dramatically increase turnover and profitability.

Property information

Location:

The premises are located on a busy main road on the outskirts of Edinburgh. There is a car display area of approx ½ Acre. Workshop area is approx 2500 Sqft with a. The office is an almost new large portable unit. All the premises are leased.

Other information

Expansion potential:

Currently the company only does servicing and parts supply for customers who have bought a vehicle from them, the business does not supply parts and servicing to other owners of Japanese imported vehicles, in fact it turns it away. There is huge potential to drive forward revenue and profits by maximising this opportunity.

Competition / Market:

The company has an allocated marketing budget of circa £75,000. The business has a comprehensive web site, which displays all the current stock and answers most of the questions that prospective purchasers will ask about imported vehicles. They also advertise extensively in national magazines and on vehicle sales web sites.

Support & training:

A full and comprehensive handover will be available to the buyer for a period to be agreed as part of the sales process.

Reasons for selling:

Having started this business and built it up to its present strong position the managing director has decided to take early retirement and pursue other interests

Trading hours:

The company is open for business six days a week.

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