North Miami, FL
$2,400,000
North Miami, FL
$2,400,000
Franklin, NC
$1,450,000
Jefferson County, AL
$2,400,000
Wenona, IL
$5,000,000
Chicago, IL
$449,900
Wichita Falls, TX
$2,650,000
Panguitch, UT
$1,200,000
Mooresville, NC
$1,500,000
Gary, IN
$2,300,000
Boca Raton, FL
$200,000
Deer Park, TX
Everman, TX
$1,190,000
Houston, TX
$925,000
Mead, CO
$5,500,000
Aurora, CO
$4,500,000
Yuma, AZ
$349,000
Dean LoBrutto
ValueCap
Serving Monroe County, NY
ValueCap helps entrepreneurs succeed where others fail. We empower owners of small and mid-sized businesses to maximize value, create wealth, and protect your legacy. We're more than just advisors – we're trusted partners, guiding you through major transitions like selling your business or acquiring a new one. Our team of experts is dedicated to helping you achieve your business goals, whether you're: Selling your Business: Through our holistic and hands-on approach, we'll help you prepare to sell, maximize value, identify and address potential risks, and ensure a smooth exit strategy. Acquiring a Business: By focusing on your best fit, we'll guide you through the entire process, from finding the right opportunity to building your Success Team to successful integration. We provide a great deal of value to our clients in the form of expertise, experience, processes, tools, and industry relationships. This, combined with our passion for helping entrepreneurs gives our clients a competitive advantage. We'll help you answer critical questions: What drives value in your business? Let's identify and enhance those key factors. What are your business risks? We'll develop strategies to mitigate or eliminate them. How do you create transferable value? We'll help you build a business that's attractive to potential buyers. Can you harvest that value when you're ready? We'll ensure a successful exit when the time comes. We're passionate about helping business owners achieve their dreams. If you're facing transitions or have questions about maximizing your business value, our Team is happy to speak with you!
Oaklyn, NJ
$1,781,300
Miami, FL
$29,000,000
Winnebago County, IL
$150,000
New Haven, MI
$495,000
Danville, GA
$1,500,000
Buffalo, NY
$3,995,000
Algonquin, IL
$1,500,000
Marietta, GA
$600,000
Smith County, TX
$7,800,000
Cumberland County, NJ
$5,500,000
Stark County, OH
$1,200,000
Tampa, FL
Camden County, NJ
$1,500,000
Dallas County, TX
$2,990,000
Woodland, CA
$6,500,000
Vermont
$1,350,000
Poughkeepsie, NY
$299,000
Miami, FL
$19,500,000
Walsenburg, CO
$425,000
Redwood City, CA
$9,500,000
Tillamook, OR
$1,950,000
Edgartown, MA
$800,000
Altus, OK
$550,000
$450,000
$54,900
$320,000
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 PricesYear 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.