Bosch Approved MOT Garage With Accommodation

Price:

Freehold - £675,000

Turnover:

Seller Ref:

1233DN

Location:

South Yorkshire

Business Type:

Motor & Transport Businesses for Sale

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Description:

THE BUSINESS:

HISTORY

• Established by the vendors’ family 30 years ago as an independent specialist originally with fuel sales
• Reliable repeat customer base carefully nurtured
• Business based upon service ethic
• Ongoing programme of substantial investment to ensure current legislative requirements are met
• Member of Bosch Car Service scheme for independent garages
• Excellent website introduced
• Member of the North Lincolnshire Motor Trade Partnership

REASON FOR SALE

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

SERVICES

• Class 4 MOTs
• Servicing for most makes and models of car
• Alarms and immobilisers
• Tyre fitting
• Alloy wheels
• Mechanical repairs
• Air conditioning service and repairs
• Courtesy cars provided

CUSTOMERS

• Vast majority of customers now repeat business
• Approximately 2,000 customers on the books
• Personal customer base drawn from the immediate locality
• Number of commercial clients and businesses now on the books
• Loyal with low to middle income demographic

SUPPLIERS

• Consumables purchased from a variety of trade wholesalers
• Parts from Bosch acquired at a considerable discount

• A large garage and MOT facility occupying approximately one acre and with 3 bedroom residential accommodation comprising briefly:
o Ample forecourt parking
o Separate male and female WCs
o Reception area with customer seating
o Main workshop
o Class 4 MOT bay
o CCTV
o Alarmed
o Yard to rear
• Equipment comprises briefly:
o 2 x 2 post ramps
o 1 x MOT bay
o Diagnostic equipment
o Tyre changer
o Tyre balancer
o Sundry tooling
o 3 courtesy cars

STRENGTHS

• Enviable local reputation established over many years
• MOT station now a well know local landmark
• Consistent financial performance
• Customer base substantial with high repeat rate
• Excellent location close to a number of market towns and villages
• Fully equipped modern workshop
• Website
• Substantial quantity of equipment and vehicles included within consideration price

SCOPE

• Focus on additional commercial contracts
• Utilisation of capacity within MOT bays
• Introduction of Class 7 MOTs
• Car sales
• Increase in labour rates
• Ideal acquisition for a family
• Introduction of specialist or additional services
• Planning permissions held for garage extension
• Bungalow offers potential for delightful family accommodation with wonderful countryside views

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.

Location Details:

• Trading from purpose built garage with large frontage and close to motorway network • Busy area with good mix of commercial, retail and residential property • Located on busy main road, close to a number of market towns and well known locally

Trading Hours:

• Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm • Saturday 8am to 1pm • Sunday closed

Accommodation:

• Bungalow in need of some refurbishment with o Kitchen o Family bathroom o Lounge o 3 large bedrooms o Extensive garden