Streamwood, IL
$192,075
Streamwood, IL
$192,075
Montgomery County, PA
$1,800,000
Greenlawn, NY
$3,500,000
Tempe, AZ
$875,000
North Tonawanda, NY
$379,000
North Dakota
$1,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Markleeville, CA
$499,000
Flagstaff, AZ
$399,000
King County, WA
$85,000
Lincoln, NE
$104,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stone Mountain, GA
$1,100,000
Hartford County, CT
$999,000
Suffolk County, NY
$480,000
$365,000
Manhasset, NY
Suffolk County, NY
$1,250,000
Suffolk County, NY
$375,000
Rich Gruber
Realtec Business Brokers
Serving Pinellas County, FL
Been in Business since 1952!
Winter Park, FL
$849,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arkansas
$950,000
Wichita, KS
$199,000
Hempstead, NY
$3,250,000
Valrico, FL
$120,000
Cocoa, FL
$50,000
Union County, NJ
$880,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$465,000
$100,000
Bloomfield, KY
Pawtucket, RI
$379,000
Macon, GA
$129,000
North Carolina
$395,000
Victorville, CA
$289,000
Orange County, FL
$55,000
Montgomery County, PA
$1,950,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Jefferson County, AL
$16,000,000
Plantation, FL
$300,000
Nyack, NY
$500,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$399,000
$2,250,000
Gresham, OR
Goetzville, MI
$325,000
Danbury, CT
$100,000
Richland County, SC
$85,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Harris County, TX
$216,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Arco, ID
$400,000
Gillespie County, TX
$350,000
Iowa
$1,100,000
Tucson, AZ
$699,000
John Bruckner
The McFarland Group
Serving Douglas County, NE
Tucson, AZ
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tempe, AZ
$3,900,000
$3,000,000
Seaview, WA
Prescott, AZ
$1,650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Somerset County, MD
$900,000
Sarasota, FL
$165,000
New Boston, TX
$350,000
Laguna Hills, CA
$145,000
Alpharetta, GA
$425,000
Las Vegas, NV
$1,225,000
Some automotive and boat businesses for sale specialize in retail, while others focus on providing services like repairs and maintenance, and still others offer a combination of both. From auto repair shops and car washes to towing companies, truck stops, and gas stations, the businesses in the automotive sector keep consumers moving.
The auto repair and maintenance industry is bouncing back from 2020 pandemic related disruptions. The auto industry accounts for 3% of GDP for the U.S. and employs over 1.7 million people. This sector is expected to expand by over 5% during the next decade. With projected growth in both marine and automotive repair industries, businesses in these sectors may be good investments. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing automotive or boat business is that it comes with established credibility in the market. Some of the most popular categories include:
Valuations of automotive and boat businesses vary depending on the category of services and local markets. Overall, trends for the sector show these businesses remain popular options for acquisition. With over 70% growth over the last five years, the average sale price for automotive and boat businesses in 2023 was $555,000.
Automotive and Boat Business PricesYear Sold | Median Asking Price | Median Sale Price |
2018 | $399,000 | $299,000 |
2019 | $389,450 | $350,000 |
2020 | $449,500 | $420,000 |
2021 | $472,500 | $450,000 |
2022 | $515,200 | $499,500 |
2023 | $595,000 | $555,000 |
Knowing the value of your automotive and boat business is key to developing a successful exit plan if you’re thinking about selling it. If you’re looking to sell your automotive company, see our Guide, How to Value & Sell Your Automotive Business, to get started.