Garage MOT Station Specialising In BMW Mini And Rover For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• Established by the vendors 15 years ago as an independent specialist
• Reliable repeat customer base carefully nurtured
• Business based upon service ethic
• Expansion into new premises in 2003 with double unit allowing class 5 and class 7 MOT work
• Ongoing programme of substantial investment to ensure current legislative requirements are met
• “Buy with Confidence” scheme member (West Sussex County Council)
• Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMIF) member
• “Good Garage” and “checkatrade.com” scheme members

REASON FOR SALE

• Vendor is seeking an alternative lifestyle after many years in the industry

SERVICES

• Class 4, 5 and 7 MOTs
• Servicing for most makes and models of car with specialist knowledge of BMW MINI and MG Rover (Rover authorised repair centre)
• Servicing and repair work on commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes
• Servicing and repairs for motor homes
• Tyre fitting
• Mechanical repairs
• Air conditioning service and repairs
• Window tinting
• Bluetooth kits fitted
• Courtesy cars provided

CUSTOMERS

• Vast majority of customers now repeat business
• Personal customer base drawn from the immediate locality
• Sizeable number of commercial clients and business now on the books
• Loyal

SUPPLIERS

• Consumables purchased from a variety of trade wholesalers

STRENGTHS

• Enviable local reputation established over many years within the MINI and Rover market particularly
• MOT station now a well know local landmark
• Class 4, 5 and class 7
• Consistent financial performance
• Customer base substantial with high repeat rate
• Delightful coastal town
• Fully equipped modern workshop
• Website
• Substantial quantity of equipment and vehicles included within consideration price


DISCLAIMER: Viewing is essential to fully appreciate this business and strictly by appointment only through the agents. N/B: All Negotiations must be conducted through Advent Business Sales. These details do not constitute part of an offer or contract and properties are offered subject to being sold, let or withdrawn without notice at any time and without liability for any expenses incurred by applicants. All statements and descriptions are made without responsibility or warranty by us, vendors or lessors. Intending purchasers must check for themselves (Misrepresentation Act 1967).

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:

• Trading from modern, purpose built, garage premises in a large coastal conurbation
• Ample off road parking for customers, staff and visitors
• Densely populated and with good mix of commercial, retail and residential property
• Based on small industrial estate and close to a range of complementary businesses

Premises details:

PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT

• A large modern garage and MOT facility, comprising briefly:
o Parking to front for 12 vehicles allocated
o Separate male and female WCs
o Reception area
o Main workshop with class 4 MOT bay
o Staff rest room
o Mezzanine floor with office and storage
o Adjacent commercial workshop with class 5 and 7 MOT bay and tyre bay
o CCTV
o Alarmed with security patrol
• Equipment comprises briefly:
o 3 x 2 post ramps
o 1 x 4 tonne 2 post ramp
o Specialist MINI and Rover diagnostic equipment
o Tyre changer
o Tyre balancer
o 2 air conditioning machines
o Sundry tooling
o 3 sign-written vans
o 6 courtesy cars

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• Considerable scope for business development with advertising and marketing limited at present
• Focus on additional commercial contracts
• Utilisation of capacity within MOT bays
• Increase in labour rates
• Ideal acquisition for a family
• Introduction of specialist or additional services

Trading hours:

• Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm
• Saturday 8am to 12 Noon
• Sunday closed

Employees:

13

Years established:

15