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Rare opportunity to acquire an established Volkswagen dealership with 48 years of continuous operation in Southern California's premier Long Beach automotive market. This franchise presents...
Car Dealerships For Sale in California
Market Info
FINAL SALE PROCESS – Established New Car Dealership – $1.8M
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International Classic Car Company
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Los Angeles Collector Car Platform for Acquisition Established 2000 | Formula One Heritage | ~$4M Annual Revenue An opportunity to acquire a highly regarded Los Angeles-based collector car business...
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Profitable Car Rental Business – Serving Uber & Lyft Drivers – $516K R
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This established rideshare car rental business provides vehicles to Uber and Lyft drivers on a short-term, flexible basis. With 95 vehicles in the fleet, the company has developed a strong recurring...
Cash Flow: $310,000
Retiring. Profitable used car and truck dealership
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Established Used Car and Truck Dealership - Orangevale, California This highly rated used car and truck dealership has been serving the Sacramento County market since 1997, building a strong...
Licensed Auto Wholesale Dealership multi Years in Business w/ LLC Cali
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Established licensed auto wholesale dealership operating in Contra Costa County, California with excellent DMV standing and multiple years of continuous operation. This home-based business opportunity...
Used Auto Dealership & Truck Rental - Inventory Included - San Diego
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Independent used vehicle dealership operating from a leased lot in San Diego. The business retails pre-owned cars and light trucks in the value price segment and additionally serves as an authorized...
Cash Flow: $85,522
Car Dealership Business for sale - CARS INCLUDED
Murrieta, CA
14 cars are owned by the dealership. All the cars that are available at the time of the sale will transfer to the new owner as part of the deal for free. The number of cars may change as I'm currently...
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Cash Flow: $250,000
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Fully setup, staffed and ran dealership. A destination for many years. Systems in place allow to run by itself. Owner to retire....
Cash Flow: $350,000
Established Used Car Dealership-Turnkey Opportunity
Vista, CA
Same location for 20 years Turnkey, furnished operation Low monthly rent factor Excellent high traffic corner location Whole facility repaved, repainted with new Landscaping in June/2026 Located...
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Well-Established Used Car Dealership – 40-Car Indoor Showroom + 3 Offi
Corona, CA
Well-established used-car dealership opportunity in Corona, California, offered by a longtime owner who is retiring. This is not simply a sale of used office furniture and equipment. The opportunity...
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Join a leading BHPH dealership franchise helping customers rebuild credit while owners scale a repeatable, cash-flow focused business.
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Exotic & Classic Car Dealership - La Jolla, California
San Diego, CA
This is a rare opportunity to acquire a legendary player in the global collector automotive scene: Sports Car Company, Inc. Located in the heart of La Jolla Village, this family-owned exotic and...
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Ultra Luxury Exotic Car Dealership
Los Angeles County, CA
*Business Highlights* Strong brand presence in the high-end luxury and exotic vehicle market Established reputation for excellence, discretion, and premium client service Proven, consistent...
TURN KEY - Rare Norcal Shop Opportunity
Chico, CA
Long Term Established in Chico California Automotive Repair and Smog Shop Are you ready for small town living? Being your own Boss? Or just an additional location to serve Butte County? Well...
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Turnkey Collision Center, Service Center & Dealership
Madera, CA
Collision Center, Service & Dealership | Turnkey | One Stop Shop | High-Growth Madera Market Exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully operational, multi-revenue automotive facility combining a...
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High Profit Pre-Owned Car Dealership
Stanislaus County, CA
Here is your chance to own a well established used car dealership in Stanislaus County. Located on a busy street/Main Highway, there is plenty of visibility, foot traffic as well as a significant...
Cash Flow: $370,000
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Buy or Sell a Car Dealership in California
Car dealership businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include a mix of automotive retail operations, including independent used car dealerships, new and used car lots, multi location dealer groups, buy here pay here (BHPH) dealerships with in house financing, specialty dealers (luxury, golf carts, or niche vehicles), and dealerships paired with service, detail, or collision operations, with some listings including inventory and real estate. These businesses typically operate on a multi revenue automotive retail model, generating income from vehicle sales margins, financing and interest income, warranties and add on products, trade ins, and ongoing parts and service work, with BHPH models emphasizing recurring payments from customer loan portfolios.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) | Total California Market (Average) |
|---|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 14 | 2,678 |
| Asking Price | $885,000 | - |
| Reported Revenue | $1,017,759 | $5,178,466 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $315,000 | $114,833 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
For more in-depth sales and profitability data see:
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $223,750 | $885,000 | $1,412,250 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Car Dealerships for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $605,000 | $212,500 |
| Median | $1,017,759 | $315,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,336,155 | $468,560 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Car Dealerships listed for sale in California.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.41 | 1.76 |
| Median | 0.82 | 2.68 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.05 | 3.06 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Car Dealership in California?
The median asking price for an established Car Dealership in California is $885,000, though prices range from under $223,750 to well over $1,412,250.
How much do Car Dealerships owners in California earn?
The median reported revenue of Car Dealerships in California is $1,017,759 and owners earn a median of $315,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Car Dealership?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Car Dealerships in California, revenue multiples range from 0.41 to 1.05, with a median of 0.82. Earning multiples range from 1.76 to 3.06, with the median at 2.68. This means the typical Car Dealership in California may ask for around 0.82 times its annual revenue, and 2.68 times its annual owner earnings.
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