HS Listing ID-71715

List Price: $1.2m
SDE: ~$600k Owner Operated (owner works 2-3 jobs)
Realistic SDE ~$400k once two hires are made to replace owner duties

Overview

Operations: Owner-operated, handling operations, estimates, and customer service. (Owner does not personally work on cars).

Location: Bergen County (affluent area).

Market Position: Growing population with little competition; high barriers to entry for new auto body shops. Selective, high-end jobs only

Marketing: Minimal; business relies almost entirely on word-of-mouth and the website.

Operational Metrics

Current Volume: ~300 cars/year.

Staffing (Current): 2 full-time employees (1 on payroll, 1 paid cash)

Operational Schedule: 5 days/week, with overflow work handled on Saturdays.

Client Base: Higher-end, selective customers.

Additional Revenue: Calibration Services: Radar and camera calibration are done in-house (contributes 10% of revenue at ~70% margin).

Serves other shops as well.

Uses one sublet technician.

Facility & Equipment

Size: 6,500 sq. ft. shop floor + 500-600 sq. ft. upstairs space.

Capabilities: Can fit 12-14 cars inside. 1 spray booth, 1 lift, 4 repair bays.

Facility Features: Separate parts rooms, 2 new large garage doors for expanded access.

Financials & Ownership

Facility Status: Recently renovated; exterior work scheduled for completion in a few weeks.

Expansion Costs: Estimated $150k–$200k to hire 1–1.5 additional employees (Manager/Writer/Inventory/Back-office/Receptionist).

Financing: Owner is open to 50% seller financing.

Staff Continuity: Employees are currently unaware of the sale but are high-quality workers who would likely want to stay.

A SIGNED CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE EXACT LOCATION