My car count is dropping. Should I sell now or fix it first?
A drop in car count doesn't make your shop worthless. But the longer it slides, the more it costs you when you sell. You can fix it yourself, or sell to someone who will.
If this sounds like youYou're watching the numbers slip month after month and it hurts. You don't know if you have one more turnaround in you.
What you can do.
Fix it yourself
Worth it if you know the cause and have the energy.
Bring in help
A manager or outside help, if you can afford it.
Sell now
Before the numbers slip further.
Sell to an owner who fixes shops
Someone who sees what's wrong and can turn it around.
What to watch for.
- Find out why: fewer new customers, fewer returning ones or fewer techs.
- Look at a full year, not just one bad month.
- Be honest about how long you're willing to keep fighting.
Owner to owner, and it stays private.
Lotus buys shops and their buildings in Massachusetts and Connecticut, including shops that have had a rough stretch. We bring the help to turn it around and keep the team and the name. Talk with James.
James StephensonLotus, Massachusetts and Connecticut
Quick answers.
Will anyone buy a shop with falling sales?
Yes. The price reflects the numbers, but a buyer who can fix it still sees value.
Should I spend money to fix it before I sell?
Only if you're sure it will pay off before you sell.
Thinking about what comes next for your shop or building?
Reach out and we’ll talk it through. No pressure, and the conversation stays private.
james@lotuspe.us