Business
Please quote reference B07932

CoGoGo are pleased to present to the market Dash Cars Ltd, a highly rated MOT, Repair and Car Sales Garage.

Dash Cars was established within the area over 30 years ago and is well renowned for its level of  MOT/repairs, choice of cars and service.

The ‘Turnkey’ business opportunity is now being made available for sale due to ill health, however our client has offered a full business handover to ensure the smooth transition with the new buyer.

Dash cars offer MOT and repair work on all models of cars and can provide servicing for new cars at a fraction of main dealer costs without invalidating the manufacturer’s warranty.

The business are proudly known to be the premier fitter for ‘Blackcircles.com.’

They have the latest 3D 4 -wheel alignment camera technology which gives a more accurate alignment than the more common laser wheel alignment.

The large car sales forecourt can hold up to 45 cars, they have an unrivalled reputation for great quality used cars with a varied choice for all budgets and lifestyles. (Part Exchange welcome)

There are several offices on the first floor level which could easily accommodate a secondary business or be rented out to create an additional income stream.  

Due to the level of work carried out, our client carries out minimal advertising. We recommend any new owner look to develop both the social media sites and website to attract new customers.

Key selling points –

• AA registered dealer
• Blackcircle award winning garage i 2021 & 2022
• One stop dealership
• Car finance available
• Car parts delivered within the hour
• Includes large choice of assets/equipment
• Large premises
• Rental income potential
• Very desirable location
• Car sales space for 45 cars
• Trained team in place
• Business handover offered

Equipment included in the sale –

1. 3 Poster ramps 3.2 Ton each
2. 1 Snap on 4 poster M.O.T ramp all recently serviced
3. Snap on M.O.T centre etc
4. Snap on time machine 3^rd arm
5. Wheel balancer
6. 4 wheel digital ling aliment Snap on
7. Comp comb belt lock on tool
8. Mid welder
9. 1 ton crane
10. Oil disposal
11. Various Work benches
12. Air Gun
13. Air Con Machine
14. Large Air compressor with pipes
15. Special tools and spring compressor Suspension tools

Location
Dash Cars occupies a large trading unit on Royal Way in Loughborough.

The busy garage sits centrally to other key destination businesses which include Wickes, Dulux Decorating Centre, Jewson’s, Toolstation, Aldi and the NSC Arena.

Dash cars is well positioned just on the outskirts of Loughborough town centre and can be accessed just off Belton Road which is the main link road to the nearby A6 (Derby Road).

Loughborough is a very popular market town in the Charnwood borough of Leicestershire and renowned for its excellent University.

The business benefits from free customer parking directly outside the garage unit and the nearest mainline station is Loughborough which is approximately a 10-minute walk away from the garage.

Premises
The premises comprises of the following:

Front (external)-

Large forecourt space for up to 45 cars

Customer parking area

Ground floor (internal)-

Customer waiting area

Large service counter with rear office

Customer toilet facilities

Large workshop space

Staff toilet facilities

First floor (internal) –

3 x offices (1 overlooking the garage workshop)

Tenure
We are advised the business is being sold on a Leasehold basis with a new 5 year Lease to be offered to a new buyer, the rent is £1,833 per month.

Hours
The business trading hours are as followed:

Monday to Saturday – 09:00am – 17:30pm

Sunday – 10:00am – 16:00pm

Staff
The garage comes with a team of 4 trained vehicle technicians and 4 part time technicians in place with the ability to increase if required.

Financial Profile
We are advised the business generated a turnover of £858,880 as of 2019 (Pre-Covid), further financial information can be made available upon request.