Aird Motors Limited

DESCRIPTION

Aird Motors is a highly respected, long-established motor dealership located in the picturesque Highland town of Beauly, just 14 miles west of Inverness. Established in 1948 and restructured in 1994 under the current family ownership, the business has built a sterling reputation for professionalism, integrity, and personalised service over many decades.

In 2024, Aird Motors was named Subaru Retailer of the Year for the UK and Ireland at Subaru’s Annual Conference & Awards in Reading. This prestigious accolade reflects the business’s exceptional commitment to quality and its outstanding customer service within the local community. As Subaru UK & Ireland’s Managing Director, Lorraine Bishton, noted:

Aird Motors, our Retailer of the Year, perfectly embodies the spirit of what makes our retail partners exceptional – delivering high-quality, tailored automotive experiences in their local community.

Aird Motors specialises in the sale of new and used Subaru vehicles and Argo off-road utility vehicles, operating with exclusive dealership agreements. A full-service workshop complements the sales operation, offering servicing, MOTs, repairs, and ongoing maintenance delivered by a dedicated, skilled team.

The business operates from a substantial, purpose-built facility developed by the current owners around 30 years ago. The premises are specifically designed to support vehicle sales, aftercare, and administrative functions, with specialist service areas, a welcoming reception, professional offices, and efficient storage and handling systems.

Its prominent roadside location, with high visibility and clear signage, further enhances brand presence and accessibility, drawing loyal customers from Beauly, Inverness, and the wider Highlands.

This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly regarded and award-winning business with a strong trading history and valuable manufacturer relationships. A company share sale is preferred to facilitate a smooth transition of all operations, assets, and goodwill.

REASON FOR SALE

The owners have operated the company for over 30 years and during this time it has provided them with a rewarding and enjoyable lifestyle. The current owners have now decided to retire which brings this fantastic business opportunity to the market.


TRADE

Aird Motors is a highly profitable company deriving income from the sale of new and used Subaru and Argo vehicles as well as a significant income stream from vehicle maintenance and servicing. The company has an ongoing agreement with Subaru and benefits from a franchise agreement with Argo. The present owners run the business operation 6 days per week, closing on a Sunday.

The company website, http://airdmotors.co.uk// is included the deal. Aird Motors Limited has an excellent rating of 4.8 stars from google reviews, demonstrating a professional business operation.


LOCATION

The village of Beauly is situated just moments from dramatic countryside and the open waters of the Beauly Firth. The village offers several amenities, including local shops, cafés, restaurants, a village hall and doctor’s surgeries. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is just 11 miles away, with its extensive range of shopping, leisure, cultural and educational facilities, as well as access to large supermarkets.

Located on the North Coast 500 route, Beauly offers hill climbing, fishing, golf, water sports and other tourist attractions. Local road links include the A9, providing access to Inverness and North along the East coast. There is also a railway station in the village, providing services to Inverness where connections can be made to other major cities.


THE PROPERTY

The building is of modern construction, built using a steel structure, concrete floors with blockwork walls to around 1 floor level and a curved insulated metal profile roof. The showroom has windows on 2 sides, creating an open and bright facility, ideal for showing of the cars.


PUBLIC AREAS

RECEPTION AND SALES AREA
The main reception is located on the ground floor in the sales area of the main part of the building. Together with the client waiting area, this is in excellent condition and the first impression for a customer entering the space is one of quality and professionalism. The current owners use this dedicated space for displaying Subaru vehicles and promotional materials related to the sale of new or used cars.

The area also benefits from:

An accessible toilet

Customer-facing reception with a professional setup for greeting clients, handling inquiries, and managing sales transactions

Receptionist / Customer Service desk for administrative tasks

Sales desk set to one side

Customer seating area

Sliding doors to allow vehicle access into the showroom from the main carpark.

WORKSHOP / SERVICE AREAS
The workshop and service areas are well set out to maximise efficiency. There is a well-equipped MOT bay as well as an internal car bay with car lift for general service work. There are 3 additional car maintenance bays, each with a dedicated car lift. A further maintenance bay is dedicated to Argo with a specialised vehicle lift as well as an additional Argo cleaning bay. All bays benefit from high manual roller shutter doors allowing ease of access to all vehicles. The area benefits from with a vehicle exhaust collection system ensuring environmental and safety compliance throughout. Access to the workshop area is via the end and rear of the building, nicely separating the customer area from the operation areas.

STORAGE AREAS
Storage is available both on the ground floor and first floor, ensuring ample space for vehicle parts, tools, and other maintenance equipment. 4 of the stores are based on the first floor together with the Wheel Store. Parts can be moved up to the 1st floor using a forklift directly from the workshop area. This allows for seamless movement of parts and materials between areas.

STAFF AREAS / OFFICES AND BOARD ROOM
There are 4 good sized offices based on the ground floor as well as a staff kitchen and male and female staff toilets.

Open circular stairs lead from the car sales area to the Boardroom on the first floor. This is delightfully specious room with a sizeable conference table at one end of the room and the directors’ work area at the other. Behind the directors’ work area is a large window overlooking the workshop, offering a level of visual control. Both the meeting and the director work areas overlook the car sales area. This space is ideal for client meetings, staff discussions and management oversight.

EXTERNAL AREAS
The external areas are split into 2 areas, to the front of the building is the customer parking / external car sales areas and the functional workshop areas to the rear. There are approximately 20 car parking spaces to the front of the building.

FINANCE AND LEGAL SERVICES

ASG Commercial Ltd is in touch with several lenders who provide specialist finance. We have access to a large team of legal experts who can act in all legal matters arising to include conveyancing and license transfers.

SERVICES

The business benefits from mains electricity, water supply and drainage. There is oil central heating in the office with suspended oil fired unit heaters in the workshop.
The company website, http://airdmotors.co.uk// is included the deal. Aird Motors Limited has an excellent rating of 4.8 stars from google reviews, demonstrating a professional business operation.

EPC RATING

The subjects have an Energy Performance Certificate rating of D54.

ACCOUNTS

Full accounting information will be made available to interested parties subsequent to viewing.

PRICE

Offers in the Region Of £1,200,000 are invited for the acquisition of the company shares including goodwill, freehold property and trade contents (according to inventory) are invited. Stock at valuation.


OFFERS

All offers should be submitted in writing to ASG Commercial Ltd with whom purchasers should register their interest if they wish to be advised of a closing date, should one be set.

LICENCE NUMBER

The proprietor maintains a Class 4 MOT License.