Bodywork Repairs And Refinishing Garage In Surrey For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• The business was originally founded over 39 years ago, whilst the present vendor has owned the business for over 10 years
• The business has an excellent reputation as an independent garage offering high quality work at reasonable prices


REASON FOR SALE

• The business is only now being reluctantly offered for sale to enable the vendor to look after his ill family


PRODUCTS

• Bodywork repair and refinishing work on all vehicles up to an including a long wheel base and high top transit size and equivalent


SERVICES

• Delivery and collection work undertaken
• The business has 2 courtesy cars available if required


CUSTOMERS

• Mix of private, trade and insurance work with approximately one third of each undertaken
• High repeat rate with local clientele
• Retail mainly attracted by word of mouth
• Most customers are within an approximately 15 mile radius of the premises

STRENGTHS

• An extremely well established business which has been trading for over 39 years
• Good commercial and private customer data base
• Excellent local reputation offering high quality work at reasonable prices
• Professional and fully trained staff
• Able to take larger vehicles up to a long wheel base high top transit





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

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

• The business is ideally located on a small industrial estate situated on the edge of an affluent residential area in Surrey

Premises details:

• Very well presented spacious premises which briefly comprise:
• Customer entry from car park into reception area
• Kitchen to rear
• Stairs up to male and female W/Cs
• 4 offices plus store room
• From reception into workshop area with works W/C and canteen area
• Parking area for circa 4 vehicles
• Main preparation area with 2 ovens, 1 of which has a 9 foot high clearance to be able to take larger vehicles
• Paint mixing room
• Sliding side doors for vehicle entry and exit
• Equipment includes:
• 2 ovens with 1 oven having 9 foot clearance
• Paint mixing rooms
• Car aligner
• 2 poster ramp
• MIG welder
• Miracle system
• Wheel lift
• Compressor
• 3 trolley jacks
• 2 mobi lifts
• Short wave dryer
• Spray gun wash
• Numerous portable equipment
• The premises also benefit from being alarmed and with offices being double glazed

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Business development activity has been limited and would benefit from a more pro active approach
• Potential to sub-let unused first floor office space
• The business could advertise itself more
• Could be ideal for a buyer looking to expand into the area

Trading hours:

• Weekdays 8.00am to 6.00pm
• 9am – 12 noon Saturday

Employees:

6 full time staff including the vendor, 1 part time secretary

Years established:

39