Car Body Repair Business In Preston Lancashire For Sale

Business description

Preferred Commercial is pleased to offer for sale this popular car body repair business, which was established in 1971 and which has been in our client's careful hands since 2000. The business is only now being placed on the market due to our client's other business interests. Cragg & Roberts generates a turnover in the region of £350,000 per annum derived from all kinds of vehicle body repairs, undertaking insurance work as well as private and trade. There is scope to increase turnover by actively seeking work from more insurance companies and car dealerships. The business benefits from an excellent reputation and much repeat trade. There is a 5-bedroom house to the side of the business, which is currently rented out and we are advised that the space above the workshop area has planning permission in place for 4-5 flats. We feel this is an excellent opportunity to acquire a thriving vehicle body repair business, with immense scope for future development. Early discussions with Preferred Commercial must come highly recommended.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

Cragg & Roberts occupies deceptively spacious premises on Waterloo Road in Preston. The car body centre is surrounded by several complementary shops and businesses as well as a densely populated residential area, from which it draws much trade. Situated just off Blackpool Road, the business boasts easy access to the city centre, which lies approximately a mile and a half away, as well as the M55 and M6 motorways. Preston is a popular city in which to live and work and boasts all the amenities one could wish. Preston lies approximately 10 miles west of Blackburn and 20 miles north of Wigan.

Premises details:

Workshop with 5-bedroom house to side. Briefly comprising:

Ground Floor
• Large L-shaped workshop with space for approximately 8 vehicles and various pieces of equipment
• Preparation and paint area with space for approximately 6 vehicles, spray booth with extraction system
• Paint mixing room
• Spacious office with 2 x PCs, fax machine, printer and card machine
• Further office with 2 x desks and filing cabinets

• Spacious lounge
• Kitchen with a range of fitted wall and base units

First Floor
• 5 x bedrooms
• Family bathroom

External
• Forecourt to front for approximately 6 vehicles

Energy Performance Rating:

F

Business Operation

Trading hours:

Mon - Sat: 8.30am - 5.00pm
Sun: Closed

Other information

Energy Performance Certificate:

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