Profitable Mot Station Servicing And Accident Repairs Garage For Sale

Business description

HISTORY

• The business was originally established in 1981 by the current vendors. During that time they have achieved a loyal customer base.
• The vendor is willing to conduct a detailed handover period.

REASON FOR SALE

• This is a genuine retirement sale.

CUSTOMERS

• Revenues are derived from the following areas:
o MOT’s for a national client with a depot on the same industrial estate, for whom our client has been working for the last two decades. They account for an average of £4,000 to £5,000 per month in revenue
o The public visiting our client also account for further MOT revenue as do trade MOTs, general servicing and paint/body work
o Our client has a written contract with another national courier company for all their body work, who are also located on the same industrial estate.






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Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

• Leasehold
• Term remaining: 2 years
• The vendor has informed us that the landlord (which is the council) is willing to grant a new five year lease subject to status of a new owner
• Rent: £15,504 per annum
• Rates: £5,290 per annum
Also payable by the tenant are the following costs:
• Buildings insurance £500 per annum
• Refuse £250 per annum
• Maintenance £450 per annum

Location:

• Our client is located within an industrial unit, which has secure gated car parking facilities for up to twelve vehicles.
• The business is surrounded by a large and highly populated industrial estate.

Premises details:

• The owners have informed us that the unit is circa 3,500 sq ft and that an EPC has been commissioned, which will be available at the appropriate time.
• Two MOT stations,
• Two ramps,
• Two spray booths
• and an office

Business Operation

Expansion potential:

• The business has several areas that can be developed including:
• As the business is located on a large industrial estate, which has many cars, a leaflet drop would
• increase MOTs, servicing and body work due to the convenience factor.
• A collection and delivery service is offered but not actively advertised.
• An advertising campaign would prove fruitful.
• Our client has recently advertised on the local NHS website which is starting to generate work.
• Opening Sunday mornings could also lead to an increase in sales.

Trading hours:

• Monday to Friday: 8am to 5:45pm
• Saturday: 8am to 1pm

Employees:

• The business employs five members of staff at present, including the vendors.

Other information

Related documents:

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• Sales particulars

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• EPC