Bosch Approved Mot Garage With Accommodation | | Undisclosed South Yorkshire | | SOUTH HUMBERSIDE BOSCH APPROVED MOT GARAGE WITH ACCOMMODATION Established freehold garage and MOT station with 3 bed accommodation Well known within South Humberside Bosch accredited Planning permission for additional garage development Customer base of o | | BUSINESS FOR SALE ADVERT DETAILS ADVERT NUMBER : 70118
ADVERT IMPRESSIONS : 21,237 TIME(S) | | | | BUSINESS SECTOR: | Motor & Transport | | TRADE TYPE: | Mot Services | | SALE: | Agent Sale | FREEHOLD: | £675000 | | | | | | | | | | Add this business advert to your: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | BUSINESS DETAILS: | Trading from purpose built garage with large frontage and close to motorway network
Ample off road parking for customers, staff and visitors
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
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
STAFF
Vendor runs and manages the business on a day to day basis
5 Technicians/Mechanics
2 qualified MOT testers
TRADING HOURS
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
Saturday 8am to 1pm
Sunday closed
FINANCIALS
Turnover
2010 £349,321
2009 £386,319
Gross profit margin has averaged 52% over last 2 audited years
Labour rate charged at £45 per hour
MOTs number approximately 100 to 120 per month
Stock holding approximately £2,000 to £3,000
Adjusted net profit £52,000 per annum
OVERHEADS
Staff £77,480 pa
Rates Nil
Heat and light £2,774 pa
Advertising £13,141 pa
TENURE
Freehold
Rates: Nil
PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT
A large garage and MOT facility occupying approximately 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
Bungalow in need of some refurbishment with
o Kitchen
o Family bathroom
o Lounge
o 3 large bedrooms
o Extensive garden
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).
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