Sussex Car Body And Vehicle Accident Repair Centre For Sale

Business description

The business was established in 2002 and specialises in providing expert motor vehicle repairs, servicing and MOT testing to its wide client base. The business takes pride in the precision workmanship that is offered to clients and they are on the approved lists of a number of National Insurance Companies, Accident Management Companies and Fleet Operators and do in fact hold the British Standard Kite Mark(PAS 125), which ensures that the business conforms to the strictest standards set throughout the industry. The business offers every client precision workmanship and high quality, fast track servicing for any model or make of vehicle with any engine size.

The fully equipped workshop ensures that all work is carried out to the highest possible quality each and every time, with all repair and maintenance work undertaken under strict guidelines, and rigorous quality inspections are completed before final delivery to the client. The business also offers a range of products and services such as tyres, exhausts, welding, air conditioning, brakes, batteries and all servicing includes VAT, parts, and labour.

The business delivers a professional, cost effective, and friendly service and has an excellent reputation for fulfilling all servicing and repair requirements, with a dedicated team of fully competent and qualified technicians who will attend to the client's individual needs.

This business has built up an excellent reputation for integrity and good service due to their continued commitment to a fast and efficient service at competitive rates and customer satisfaction and currently has ten high profile clients.

The business has built up an industry-wide reputation for integrity and unrivalled service, based on their continued commitment to a fast efficient service, competitive rates, and customer satisfaction. Only those services that staff would use themselves are recommended.

• All bodywork repairs (insurance approved, British Standard approved)
• Vehicle servicing and mechanical repairs
• Air conditioning servicing and system decontamination
• wheel alignment (tracking and suspension checking)
• Non fault accident management
• Tyres, Exhausts, Clutch Replacement
• Tow bar sales and fitting service
• Engine management system diagnostics


Key assets are found in its long-established relationships, well-defined customer base with high repeat sales, and its ability to serve clients, supplying the business with a definitive competitive advantage making this an excellent opportunity for any investor.

Equipment:

• The fully equipped workshop includes:
• Two spray booths
• Three mini benches
• One car bench
• Air conditioning plant
• Wheel aligner
• Two compressors
• Snap on diagnostic machines
• Four welders

Customer Service:

• Personal and friendly service
• Commitment to providing a quality service
• Industry knowledge
• Thorough and efficient service
• Client testimonials through use of surveys

Key Strengths:

• Excellent working relationships with clients and suppliers
• High repeat business and solid customer base
• Excellent reputation and image
• Loyal and dedicated staff
• Excellent website response

Key Opportunities:

• Opportunity to further expand the amount of fleet work
• Excellent opportunity to market the business further
• Opportunity to increase the catchment area
• Opportunity to focus on corporate business’s and smaller garages
• Scope to increase product range and extend business into retail
• Add an additional shift to current pattern
• Extend current premises to incorporate neighbouring unit

Financial Information:

The business is being offered for sale on a going concern basis, all financial discussions will take place directly between the vendor and all interested parties under the auspices of Turner Butler.

The business is financially stable with steady growth has shown consistent strong growth in profits. Sales turnover is circa £1,500,000,gross profit is circa £454,000 and adjusted net profit pre-tax is circa £218,000.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Location:

The business is currently located in a circa 10,000 sq ft unit. The property includes large workshop with partial mezzanine, reception, three offices, storage room, staff room, and external space for up to seventy vehicles.

The vendor owns the freehold of the property and will negotiate a new lease with the successful purchaser

Business Operation

Competition / Market:

A high proportion of the business’s revenue is due to strong word of mouth recommendation it receives. The business has not used advertising in the past. The best form of advertising for this business is and will always be "Recommendation". A large percentage of new clients derive from referrals and the business regards existing clients as their best advertisers. It has maintained an excellent reputation since inception and there is immense opportunity to implement further and more assertive methods of advertising to expose the business to even greater markets, with a high proportion of the business’s revenue being due to strong word of mouth recommendation and existing relationships, bearing testimony to the excellent reputation it has throughout the industry.

Employees:

The business employs a team of highly qualified, loyal and dedicated staff. The business is comprised of one supervisor, eight technicians, one driver, one receptionist and one accounts clerk.

Years established:

2002

Other information

Support & training:

The owners are happy to assist with the handover and training to ensure continuity of trading.