Highly rated garage business in Halifax for sale

Business
Please quote reference B07427

CoGoGo are delighted to welcome to the market Halifax MOT Centre, a highly rated repair garage and mot centre in the town centre of Halifax.

Halifax MOT Centre was first established by our client in 2019, building up an excellent reputation and very loyal client base. As seen by the online ratings and reviews, the business is extremely popular within the region.

The business has now come to the open market due to our clients desire to retire.

Halifax MOT Centre specialises in servicing and repairs on all makes, and deals with diagnostics and tracking. The business does Class V MOTS, and average 5 per day. The business also deals with coolant and hydraulic checks. 

The business enjoys good visibility on line with great reviews such as;

• “Great place to get your car MOT’d, cheapest testing place around “
• “Prices so reasonable, customer service is amazing and very friendly “
• “Absolutely amazing service. We bought a car and there was a mass of problems. The owner and his wife went above and beyond for us. We will negotiate anywhere else now. Definitely recommend“

Key selling points –

• A well established business with an enviable reputation and many existing customers
• Current owners would be happy to offer a handover to ensure the continued success of the business
• Ideal owner managed or partnership business
• All fixtures, fittings and equipment included making this a turnkey business opportunity
• Low running costs with inexpensive rent and no business rates

Scope to improve –

• Advertising and marketing campaign
• Maximise the use of social media
• Introduce services for electric vehicles (EV)
• Invest in SEO and PPC to drive new customers to the company website
• Consider introducing a loyalty card / Scheme and offering discounts to local employers

Location
Halifax MOT Centre is located on Winding Road in the town centre of Halifax.

The business has eye catching signage, and receives high levels of footfall and passing trade.

Premises
The business occupies single storey premises ideally suited to the trade.

Workshop with roller door to front, 2 ramps and MOT station.

Reception / Office with kitchen area.

WC with close coupled toilet and hand wash basin.

There is parking to the front of the premises for at least 8 cars.

Tenure
We are advised that the business is being sold on a leasehold basis, currently on a 15 year lease. The rent is £9,600 per annum for the garage unit, with an additional rent of £2,600 per annum for the yard. 

Hours
The current trading hours are –

Monday to Friday – 8:30am – 6pm

Saturday – 9am – 5pm

Sunday – 10am – 4pm

Staff
We are advised that the business is run and managed by our client, with the help of her husband and 2 additional part-time staff members. 

Financial Profile
This business generated a turnover of £110,000. Further financials can be made available upon request.