AJF Commercial Business Sales are delighted to offer for sale this well-established and highly recommended Leasehold car and van MOT garage and repair business ideally situated in the centre of the busy town of Accrington in Lancashire.

The garage was established for over 18 years and has a fantastic reputation offering a friendly and welcoming service to its clients.

Location:

Accrington is a densely populated area with a thriving town centre, and the business is situated just a few minutes’ drive from the M65 motorway.

Accrington lies 4 miles east of Blackburn, 6 miles west of Burnley, 12 miles east of Preston and 20 miles north of Manchester.

The business is surrounded by many complementary businesses, industrial estates and residential housing, with the business thriving on much loyal and repeat trade.

Business:

This extremely busy and well-established business has been in the careful hands of our client since 2005 and has a fantastic and enviable reputation for providing a quality range of services, some of which include: Car and Van servicing, mechanical repairs, MOT for class 4, 5 and 7, diagnostic services, engine work, exhausts, batteries & brakes.

The garage also offers fleet servicing and repairs, vehicle safety inspections as well as the servicing and repairs of vans, light commercial and leasing vehicles.

The business has various contracts in place for the servicing and maintenance of vehicles.

The business also has a good online presence with excellent customer reviews, and a Facebook page giving a wealth of information about the business.

A commercial sign written van is also included in the price.

The business is offered on a leasehold basis at £95,000 with a secure rental agreement.

Premises:

Highly visible single storey industrial building situated within an extremely busy industrial area of the town.

There is a good-sized area to the front of the building suitable for customer car parking and further customer car parking in the car park to the side which is owned by our client.

The premises are controlled by CCTV and are alarmed and further security to the premises with roller shutter doors.

Separate entrance door to the front of the building leading into Reception area with reception desk, telephone point, card machine.

Waiting room for customers.

Door leading to good sized office with computers, desks, chairs, printers and wall safe.

Door leading to Kitchen / Break out area.

Door leading to W/C and handwash sink.

Reason for sale:

The business has now only become available to the market to allow our client to take a well-deserved early retirement.

Tenure:

We are advised that the business is Leasehold at a price of £95,000 with a new lease to be assigned on completion.

Rates:

We are advised that the business is currently exempt from Business Rates.

Staff:

The business is currently run by our client and 4 members of staff.

Opening Hours:

Monday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Tuesday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Wednesday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Thursday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Friday: 9.00am – 5.30pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed.

Financial Information:

Turnover – £300,000 per annum.

Summary:

Having been established for over 18 years, the opportunity to own this well-established business in an excellent trading location with a high volume of repeat trade and customer recommendations is an opportunity certainly not to be missed.

There is also the opportunity to open on Saturday’s, thus enhancing the current turnover.

Therefore, AJF Commercial Business Sales strongly recommend that early viewing is essential.

Contact Details:

If you would like to contact us to discuss the business in further detail or to arrange a viewing, you can by the following methods:

Telephone – 01204 325 101

Email – enquiries@ajfcommercial.co.uk

Website – www.ajfcommercial.co.uk

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