Freehold Garage Workshop In Bletchingley For Sale

Business description

The particular highlights of the business are:
- A well established business.
- Good loyal clientele.
- Fully equipped business with favourable lease terms (see below).
- Turnover in excess of £276,824 pa with a net profit of £46,932 (see financial summary below).
- A business with great potential.
- An easily run operation.
- A good first time buyers business and ideal purchase for partnership or couple.
- Very low overheads.
- A niche concern with very little competition.
- Business enjoys superb local reputation.
- The concern provides spare parts for Rolls Royce Cars together with Repairs and Servicing and Sales.

History
Phoenix Business Transfer Agents are delighted to place onto the market this busy garage which has been established since 1901. The business has been in the hands of the current owner since 2007 and now wishes to sell due to retirement.

Services
This very good business opportunity provides spare parts for Rolls Royce Cars together with Repairs and Servicing and Sales.

Staffing
The concern employs no staff and is family run.

Owners Role
The owner is involved in the day to day running of the business.

Marketing
No marketing or promoting of the business has recently been undertaken as the business is well known.

Competition
There is no local competition.

Market
The client base consists of dealers, clients from near and far.

Opportunities
The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the product line to include more car sales.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.


Training and Handover
The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.


The present annual turnover is £276,824 with a gross profit of £87,266 and a net profit of £46,932.The present value of the stock is £100,000.
The potential turnover of the business within the next 2 years is forecast to reach £400,000 pa given the changes that are required to be made to the business. Full financial disclosure is available on request after viewings and the signing of a confidentiality agreement.
Please note Phoenix do not guarantee the accuracy of these figures which are in many cases estimated and are not verified. Please do not rely on the accuracy of these figures and seek professional help before making any offers. Phoenix will not be held liable for any inaccuracies in these figures or any other statements contained in relation to this business.

Disclaimer
These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract.
The statements and descriptions given are made without warranties by Phoenix Business Agents Limited who it should be noted have NOT verified the information provided.
Purchasers should in all cases undertake financial due diligence using their own professional advisors before committing themselves in contract rather than relying on illustrations ,figures and information given on behalf of the seller.

Property information

Property:

Freehold

Location:

- Situated in the church walk area of Bletchingley in Surrey.
- Prominent location.
- Excellent free parking facilities nearby.
- Surrounded by densely populated residential area with schools and other local amenities.
- High levels of passing trade.
- Commercially thriving area.
- Well linked with the all the local area by road.
- Area enjoying much growth and regeneration.
- A lifestyle area.
- Excellent local demographics for this type of area.
- Affluent area.

Premises details:

The property is a large detached plot with out buildings and a large rear store with a forecourt for 2 cars. The front is branded.

To the rear is a store room. There is a toilet, staff facilities, office, showroom, fully fitted workshop for 10 cars, large basement and very large store area for 25 cars.

External
To the front there is a forecourt.
To the rear is storage for 25 cars.

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

The concern has huge potential. In particular the turnover and profits can be increased by:
• Increasing the marketing activity with direct mailings and local and internet advertising.
• Increasing the product line to include more car sales.
• With the introduction of a website and e-commerce.

Competition / Market:

There is no local competition.

Reasons for selling:

wishes to sell due to retirement.

Trading hours:

Monday to Friday: 9.30am -6.00pm
Saturday: 9.00 –1.00pm
Sunday: Closed

Employees:

The concern employs no staff and is family run.

Years established:

110 years

Other information

Support & training:

The owner would be available for an extensive training and handover period for the benefit of the new owners if required. The owner would also be happy for an on the job observation period to assess the business prior to offers being made.

Furniture / Fixtures value:

£100,000 (included in the asking price)

Inventory / Stock value:

£100,000