For sale: multi-brand car garage in Bourg

Description

On the outskirts of Bourg-en-Bresse, benefiting from a good geographic and commercial location, a car garage and its business are offered for sale, with more than 16 years of experience. The establishment has an excellent reputation, associated with a substantial customer portfolio and a steady flow of new enquiries. The projected pre-tax turnover by the end of 2025 is estimated at more than €600,000, exclusively from maintenance and repair activities. The sales activity, currently not exploited, represents additional development potential given local demand. The business has been valued at €260,000 excluding VAT and excluding equipment by an appraisal firm using several valuation methods. The maintenance and service equipment is recent and of good quality and notably includes: * 4 vehicle lifts, including an in-ground scissor lift with wheel alignment and auxiliary lifting associated with a 3D alignment machine, a scissor lift for cars, a two-post lift suitable for small city cars and light commercial vehicles, and a two-post lift for passenger cars * 3 diagnostic tools from Bosch, Delphi and Snap-on, as well as a remote diagnostic system with fiber access for updates * 2 air-conditioning stations R134 and R1234yf * a hydraulic press * a complete set of technical and specialized tools * 3 complete tool trolleys * a tire changer and a wheel balancer * an AdBlue filling station No equipment investment is required. The team consists of three employees, including two qualified and trained technicians, as well as an experienced secretary responsible for reception, customer and supplier follow-up, banking follow-up and dashboards. The site is located on a 1,300 m² fully fenced plot, secured by a gate, cameras and an alarm, with a paved parking area. The building, fully renovated in 2018 (extension, façade, insulation), provides approximately 250 m² of floor space, including 50 m² of offices, a break room and changing rooms, as well as a 50 m² mezzanine. Workshop access is facilitated by three sectional doors allowing the accommodation of all types of vehicles, including light commercial vehicles and motorhomes. The sale concerns the entire business and equipment for a price of €390,000 excluding VAT. The premises are also offered for sale with a market value estimate of €350,000 excluding VAT, or as a rental option with a rent of €4,250 excluding VAT per month, with the possibility of priority for future acquisition. The establishment currently trades under the banner of a recognized national network, not franchised, without commitment, leaving the buyer free to continue or discontinue this partnership.