Well established car inspection business in Wigan for sale

• Car repairs
• MOT Class 4, 35-45 per week retail 75% trade 25%
• Exhausts
• Batteries
• Clutches
• Car Service, all makes and models
• Tyres
• Brakes
• Diagnostics
• Hybrid
• Electric Vehicle (EV) specialist

The business enjoys impressive reviews such as:

• “Excellent service, reliable and professional “
• “Very pleased, wonderfully helpful”
• “Super garage, nothing too much trouble. Highly professional “

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
• All fixtures, fittings and equipment included in sale making this a real Turnkey business opportunity
• Ideal owner managed or partnership business
• Very few EV specialists in the area so little or no competition in this lucrative part of the business

Scope to improve –

• Advertising and marketing campaign
• Maximise the use of social media
• Website ideally with an online booking system
• Introduce a customer loyalty card / scheme
• Extend the opening hours, there is demand for weekend opening

All fixtures, fittings and equipment are included in sale making this a real turnkey business opportunity.

Location
J W Motor Repairs Limited is located at the Empress Industrial Estate, on Anderton Street in Wigan.

Premises

• Single storey premises, nicely presented and maintained
• Generous workshop with ramps and MOT bay
• Customer waiting area
• Toilets
• Office space
• Large unit next door currently used for storage

The business is well maintained with clear visible signage and distinctive blue livery. There is ample free parking.

Tenure
We are advised that the business is being sold on a Leasehold basis, currently on a 3 year lease. The rent is £1,400 per month (inclusive of VAT).

Our client has advised that the landlord would be happy to negotiate a mutually acceptable lease with a new owner.

Hours
The current trading hours are –

Monday – 08:30 – 17:00
Tuesday – 08:30 – 17:00
Wednesday – 08:30 – 17:00
Thursday – 08:30 – 17:00
Friday – 08:30 – 17:00
Saturday – Closed
Sunday – Closed

Staff
We are advised that the business is run and managed by the owners, with the help of 2 full-time mechanics and 1 part-time admin staff member. 

Financial Profile
We are advised as per the 2022 accounts, the business generated a turnover in the region of £290,000. Further financials can be made available upon further request.