Profitable, Long-Established Garage Business for Sale – Glasgow Ref. 2826

Leasehold £139,000

This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly successful and well-established independent garage business in a prominent Glasgow location.

Established for over 30 years, the business has built an excellent reputation for providing vehicle recovery, servicing, MOT preparation and repairs for cars and light commercial vehicles. It enjoys a loyal customer base, consistent trading history and strong profitability.

Key Highlights:

Annual net sales of approximately £300,000
Excellent gross and net profit margins
Established for over 30 years
High-profile main road location
Spacious workshop with capacity for up to 20 vehicles
Ample unrestricted on-street parking
Fully equipped and ready to trade
Experienced team in place

Owner-operated on a management basis

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Type of business
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly successful and well-established independent garage business in a prominent Glasgow location. Established for over 30 years, the business has built an excellent reputation for providing vehicle recovery, servicing, MOT preparation and repairs for cars and light commercial vehicles. It enjoys a loyal customer base, consistent trading history and strong profitability. Key Highlights: Annual net sales of approximately £300,000 Excellent gross and net profit margins Established for over 30 years High-profile main road location Spacious workshop with capacity for up to 20 vehicles Ample unrestricted on-street parking Fully equipped and ready to trade Experienced team in place Owner-operated on a management basis. Business Overview: Located within a densely populated area of Glasgow, the business benefits from excellent visibility and easy access from across the city and surrounding areas. The garage has developed a strong reputation for quality workmanship and reliable service, generating repeat custom and referrals. Excellent social media presence and reviews. The current owner manages the business but does not work on the workshop floor, making this an ideal opportunity for either an owner-operator or an investor seeking an established business with an experienced workforce already in place. The owner can provide a comprehensive handover period to ensure a smooth transition.
Opening hours
Open 5 and a half days per week.
Staff
The team consists of: Foreman/Mechanic, Two Mechanics, Apprentice Mechanic and a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant. The owner can provide a comprehensive handover period to ensure a smooth transition.
Tenure
Rent: £1,300 per month. Rateable Value: £24,500
Premises
The business occupies a substantial leasehold industrial unit extending to approximately 521m² (5,500 sqft) with an additional 25m² mezzanine storage area. The premises include: Bright reception and customer waiting area Office/Staff room Toilet facilities High-ceiling workshop suitable for servicing vans and light commercial vehicles Large secure roller shutter access door The workshop has space for up to 20 vehicles.
Financial information
Equipment Included: The sale includes an extensive range of garage equipment, fixtures and fittings, including: 4-wheel alignment machine and 4-post ramp Two 2-post ramps Two scissor lifts, one mid-rise & one full-rise Wheel balancing machine & tyre changing machine Comprehensive garage tooling, diagnostic and workshop equipment In total there is over £60,000 of equipment in the garage. (All employees' personal tools are excluded from the sale.) Stock Extensive stock of service parts, engines, gearboxes, MG Rover and Vauxhall parts, workshop consumables and miscellaneous spare parts with an estimated value of approximately £30,000 as its mostly discontinued parts.