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Selling an Auto Repair Business in New York

We represent auto repair owners across Rockland, the Hudson Valley, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, northern New Jersey and Connecticut. Free valuation, confidential marketing, and nothing owed until you close.

Typical range

What Auto Repair Businesses Sell For

Well-documented auto repair businesses in this market generally trade around 2.0–3.0x SDE. That is a starting point, not a quote — the multiple moves substantially based on size, growth, documentation quality, and how much of the business depends on the owner personally. A free valuation gives you the real number.

Who buys

Your Likely Buyer

Technicians going independent, multi-shop operators, and consolidators. We market to our own buyer database alongside targeted outreach to acquirers in your industry — without naming your business publicly.

Value drivers

What Makes an Auto Repair Business Worth More

  • Real estate ownership, or a long lease at below-market rent
  • Fleet and commercial accounts on contract
  • Certified technicians who stay, and diagnostic equipment that's current

Diligence risks

What Kills These Deals

Every one of these is fixable if it is found early. Discovered by a buyer in week eight of diligence, each one costs you price or costs you the deal.

  • Environmental issues from waste oil or lifts — buyers order Phase I reports
  • Dependence on one dealership or fleet relationship
  • Deferred equipment replacement

New York specifics

What Is Different Here

New York State inspection licenses and DEC environmental compliance are both checked in diligence and can delay closing if not addressed.

New York transactions also carry bulk sale notice requirements, and any transfer of a lease needs landlord consent that should be pursued early rather than at closing. We handle this alongside your attorney and accountant.

Common questions

Selling an Auto Repair Business

What is my auto repair business worth?

Most owner-operated auto repair businesses are valued on a multiple of seller’s discretionary earnings — your net profit plus your compensation, benefits, and personal or one-time expenses added back. The range is typically 2.0–3.0x SDE, adjusted for the factors above. The valuation is free and there is no obligation to list.

How long will it take to sell?

Six to nine months from listing to closing is typical for a well-documented business priced in line with its earnings. Businesses with messy books, heavy customer concentration or an unassignable lease take longer.

Will my employees find out?

Not from us. Your business is marketed as a blind profile — industry, general geography and financial range only. Buyers sign a non-disclosure agreement and are screened for financial capacity before they learn your name.

What does it cost?

Nothing up front. We are paid a success fee at closing, agreed in writing before any work begins. If the business does not sell, you owe nothing.

Ready to Find Out What Your Business Is Worth?

A confidential conversation and a written opinion of value. No cost, no obligation, and nobody hears about it from us.

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