St Charles, IL
$1,900,000
St Charles, IL
$1,900,000

Rochester, NY
$3,000,000

Apache Junction, AZ
$1,500,000

Lynwood, CA
$7,000,000
Waukesha, WI
Not Disclosed
DuPage County, IL
$4,900,000
Fishkill, NY
$995,000
Chandler, OK
$4,990,000
Minnesota
$1,750,000
New York
$3,500,000
Lancaster, CA
$3,399,000
Wilmington, NC
$2,325,000
Walton County, FL
$2,750,000
Peoria, IL
$1,406,850
Lewisville, TX
$1,300,000
Suffolk County, NY
$2,500,000
Jeff Konieczko & Jenna Roesch
Transworld Business Advisors
Serving San Bernardino County, CA
Transworld Business Advisors: Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, mergers and acquisitions, and franchises. With a track record of helping over 10,000 business owners maximize the value of their businesses, we're committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients.
Mesa, AZ
$1,790,000
Mountain House, CA
$3,000,000
Wake County, NC
$1,900,000
Cook County, IL
$7,900,000
Kern County, CA
$3,300,000
Marietta, GA
$600,000
Frio County, TX
Not Disclosed
Alamogordo, NM
Not Disclosed
Peoria, IL
$1,800,000
Clermont, FL
$3,100,000
Zanesville, OH
$1,695,000
Jacksonville, FL
$1,745,000
Gilmer, TX
$3,800,000
Commerce, TX
$1,100,000
East Point, GA
Not Disclosed
Las Vegas, NV
$1,650,000
San Leandro, CA
$3,500,000
Saint Paul, MN
$3,250,000
Escambia County, FL
$2,500,000
Delaware County, OH
$2,700,000
Walla Walla, WA
$1,500,000
Coolidge, AZ
$640,000
Bibb County, GA
$1,590,000
Pearsall, TX
Not Disclosed
Abilene, TX
$1,500,000
Eastpointe, MI
$999,999
Las Vegas, NV
$1,875,000
Lombard, IL
Not Disclosed
Todd Swann
Swann Real Estate
Serving Volusia County, FL
York County, ME
$1,700,000
New Brunswick, NJ
$2,150,000
Napa, CA
$5,500,000
Cook County, IL
$2,700,000
Davis, OK
$1,469,000
Alabama
$8,000,000
Some automotive and boat businesses for sale specialize in retail, while others focus on providing services like repairs and maintenance, and still others offer a combination of both. From auto repair shops and car washes to towing companies, truck stops, and gas stations, the businesses in the automotive sector keep consumers moving.
The auto repair and maintenance industry is bouncing back from 2020 pandemic related disruptions. The auto industry accounts for 3% of GDP for the U.S. and employs over 1.7 million people. This sector is expected to expand by over 5% during the next decade. With projected growth in both marine and automotive repair industries, businesses in these sectors may be good investments. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing automotive or boat business is that it comes with established credibility in the market. Some of the most popular categories include:
Valuations of automotive and boat businesses vary depending on the category of services and local markets. Overall, trends for the sector show these businesses remain popular options for acquisition. With over 70% growth over the last five years, the average sale price for automotive and boat businesses in 2023 was $555,000.
Automotive and Boat Business Prices| Year Sold | Median Asking Price | Median Sale Price |
| 2018 | $399,000 | $299,000 |
| 2019 | $389,450 | $350,000 |
| 2020 | $449,500 | $420,000 |
| 2021 | $472,500 | $450,000 |
| 2022 | $515,200 | $499,500 |
| 2023 | $595,000 | $555,000 |
Knowing the value of your automotive and boat business is key to developing a successful exit plan if you’re thinking about selling it. If you’re looking to sell your automotive company, see our Guide, How to Value & Sell Your Automotive Business, to get started.