CAR BODYSHOP & PAINT SHOP IN DORCHESTER

MCHV Limited operates as a Car Bodyshop and Paint Shop, specialising in:

·        Car Body Repair & Car Paintshop

·        Accident and cosmetic damage repair

·        Quick repair for Car dealers and Car Traders

The business has been trading continuously since 2008 and is well recognised in the local market.

Annual turnover: approximately £160,000 per year, including approximately £60,000 cash work.

2. Staffing Structure

Current in-house staff:

·        1 Painter — £2,200 per month (willing to remain after sale)

Active subcontractor network:

·        Specialist welder — £15/hour

·        Upholstery/interior repair specialist — job-based pricing

·        Dent removal company — job-based pricing

Recruitment pipeline active: interviews scheduled with two additional painters. Seller can assist with hiring and team expansion after takeover.

3. Management & Handover

·        Proposed handover period: 1 month

·        Full operational and supplier handover included

·        Assistance with recruitment and workflow setup available

·        Support offered for workshop scaling or process optimisation

4. Property & Lease

·        Lease term: 5 years from March 2026, with lease extension

·        Option for buyer to purchase property from landlord in the future

5. Operating Costs

Premises rent:

·        £1,666 VAT per month

Utilities:

·        Electricity: ~£300/month

·        Gas for spray booth: ~£300 every 2 months

·        Internet/Phone: ~£35/month

6. Asset List Included in Sale (Estimated Value ~£55,000)**

·        Spray Booth “Combi” — fully working ventilation and heating system — £25,000

·        Kaeser screw compressor — £8,000

·        Paint room with computer and mixing system — £12,000

·        General workshop and bodyshop tools — £10,000

·        Intangible assets (brand, website, Facebook page, client base, trading history, same phone number since 2008) — £10,000

7. Transaction Overview

·        Transaction type: 100% Share Sale — MCHV Limited

·        Asking price: £65,000

·        Sale includes: all equipment, tools, business operations, brand, logo, website, Facebook page, customer base, and trading history.

Customer mix includes:

·        Main dealer trade work (Mazda, Honda, Nissan dealers)

·        Used car traders form Dorchester and the area

·        Local private customers

Asking Price Justification – £65,000

1.     £55,000 Asset Base Included — Fully installed, operational bodyshop and paint equipment already generating revenue — no setup investment required.

2.     Established Since 2008 — 17 years continuous trading with recognised local reputation, stable identity, and long-standing customer trust.

3.     Proven Annual Turnover ~£160,000 — Demonstrated revenue stream, including both trade and private work, with strong repeat customer flow.

4.     Turn-Key Operation — Staff, subcontractors, premises, and workflow already in place — buyer can operate immediately from day one.

5.     Dealer & Trade Advantage — Ideal for car dealers or traders to repair and prepare their own vehicles in-house, increasing margins and reducing outsourcing costs.

6.     Brand & Customer Base Included — Trading name, website, Facebook page, repeat clients, dealer relationships, and same phone number since 2008 transfer with the sale.

7.     Secure, Ready & Scalable Site — Long lease with extension option and property purchase possibility provides stability and room for business expansion.