Can I sell my body shop and mechanical shop as one business?
Some buyers want the whole thing. Others only want the mechanical side or only the body side. Knowing which part earns what helps you find the right fit.
If this sounds like youYou built both sides of the business and they feed each other. You don't want someone to break them apart.
What you can do.
Sell both together
One buyer keeps them working together.
Sell each part separately
Two buyers, two deals, more work.
Sell one, close the other
Simpler, but you lose some value.
Sell the business, keep the building
Rent from the new owner of both sides.
What to watch for.
- Keep separate numbers for body work and mechanical work.
- List the equipment for each side.
- Ask buyers which part they really want.
Owner to owner, and it stays private.
Lotus buys auto repair shops and their buildings in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Tell James what you've built and he'll tell you straight whether it fits what we do.
James StephensonLotus, Massachusetts and Connecticut
Quick answers.
Do buyers want body shops and repair shops together?
Some do. Many are focused on just one side, so ask early.
Is it worth more to sell them apart?
Sometimes, sometimes not. Separate numbers help you see it.
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