Vehicle servicing, repair and MOT testing .

Reference

S13685

Turnover

£0.5m to £1m

Sector(s)

Automotive, Service industries

Region(s)

North West England

Added

17 August 2026

Business description

Based in the North West, this long-established garage, vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair operation has been trading under the same family ownership for over four decades.

The workshop covers cars and light commercial vehicles, with full diagnostic capabilities and multi-class MOT testing (Class 4, 5 and 7).

Around 70 per cent of revenue comes from fleet and managed-fleet work, supported by long-standing relationships with major national fleet and leasing providers, with the balance from retail customers. The business is strongly repeat-led, with approximately 90 per cent repeat business and a loyal, long-term client base. The garage benefits from limited local competition, a multi-class MOT facility, a near-new MOT bay, and extensive workshop space with clear room to scale.

An experienced, long-serving team is in place, including senior management with over two decades of service, allowing a smooth transition to new ownership. Growth opportunities include an active pipeline of national fleet operators, spare capacity, and scope to convert MOT failures and advisories into further revenue.

Strong financial profile with turnover of £815,145 and adjusted EBITDA of £167,265 in 2026 increasing from turnover of £624,180 and adjusted EBITDA of £99,465 in 2025. Healthy profitability and a current trading run rate IRO £100,000 per month. The company has recently secured two more major lucrative contracts.

The business operates from leasehold premises. The reason for the sale is driven by the owners' desire to retire.

Highlights

• Long-established operation with more than four decades of continuous trading and a strong reputation across both fleet and retail markets ·
• High-quality, repeat-led revenue, with approximately 90 per cent repeat business and around 70 per cent recurring or contracted, underpinned by long-standing relationships with major national fleet providers ·
• Strong financial profile with turnover of £815,145 and adjusted EBITDA of £167,265 in 2026.·
• Multi-class MOT facility, a near-new MOT bay and extensive workshop space with clear capacity to scale ·
• Experienced, long-serving management team in place, supporting a smooth transition to new ownership, with growth available through an active fleet pipeline and conversion of MOT failures and advisories

Financials

	Turnover (£'000)	Adjusted EBITDA (£'000)
2024 (Actual)	656,031	84,787
2025 (Actual)	624,180	99,465
2026 (Actual)	815,145	167,265

Opportunities

• Geographic and capacity expansion: spare workshop space (eight ramps with space for up to 13 ramps) and the potential acquisition of additional land for parking provide clear scope to increase throughput without relocating.
• Active fleet pipeline: ongoing discussions with several major national fleet operators offer the opportunity to convert new contracts and further grow the recurring revenue base.
• Revenue conversion: stronger capture of MOT failures, manufacturer work and vehicle health check advisories would increase revenue per vehicle from the existing customer base.
• Favourable sector trends: continued growth in the fleet sector, combined with the planned move to a fully recognised service offering, positions the operation to win a greater share of an expanding market

Prospective purchasers

• Prospective purchasers will be required to sign an NDA.

Reason for sale

The sale is driven by the owners' planned retirement, with a full exit sought within twelve months and scope for a limited handover period to ensure continuity.