LE HAVRE, 76 Seine Maritime , Haute Normandie, ID 142641
FOR SALE – 100% OF THE SHARES Automotive garage – Agent for a national brand – No. 1 location Exceptional opportunity to take over an automotive garage, agent for a national brand, benefiting from a long-established site and recognized reputation. The business has operated under the same brand for more than 70 years in the town. This business represents a complete, structured and immediately operational working tool, offering numerous growth levers for a buyer wishing to rely on a healthy base and strong development potential. Location and commercial environment * No. 1 location, at the town’s entrance and on the main thoroughfare * Traffic flow exceeding 4,000 vehicles per day * Exceptional visibility: well-exposed frontage and effective signage * Easy access for both private and commercial customers * Established catchment area with a loyal, recurring customer base * Image of reliability and longevity strongly embedded in the local fabric The agency’s historical reputation is a major competitive advantage. Infrastructure – buildings and land Buildings: * Total built area of approximately 900 m² comprising: * Approximately 300 m² dedicated to the showroom, customer reception and offices * Spacious, functional and well-organized workshops * Installations compliant with current professional and manufacturer requirements * Dedicated area allowing the reinstatement of a body shop activity currently not exploited * Optimized circulation between reception, workshop and technical areas Land: * Land of 3,300 m² offering: * Significant capacity for storage and display of used vehicles * Strategic land reserve for future development of the activity Coherent and rare real estate complex in the area, allowing rapid scaling up. The sale of the premises is inseparable from the transfer of the shares. Price of the premises: €651,000. Organization and human resources * Structure managed by a couple, ensuring managerial stability and continuity of operations * 4 employees: * 3 qualified and experienced mechanics/technicians * 1 administrative employee * 3 apprentices integrated into the team, promoting skills transfer, preparing future competencies and fostering continuous training dynamics Stable, competent team compliant with brand standards, allowing a takeover without operational disruption. Economic data and performance * Annual turnover: €1.4M * EBE (gross operating surplus): €115,000 * Proven profitability and healthy financial structure * Activity balanced between after-sales and sales Potential to improve profitability through: * Development of used vehicles (VO) * Increase in volumes * Optimization of land use * Reinstating the body shop activity, a natural complement to after-sales and a source of additional revenue and margin Profile of prospective buyer Business perfectly suited to: * An individual buyer looking for a turnkey business * A couple of professionals in the automotive sector
