How do I sell my auto repair shop in New Bedford, Fall River or Taunton?
Bristol County has more family owned shops per square mile than most of Massachusetts. Owners here built something real and they want a buyer who sees it. The right buyer is out there, and you don't have to go through a broker to find one.
If this sounds like youYou've run a shop in New Bedford, Fall River or Taunton for years, and you've started to wonder if anyone around here would even want it. The area feels like it gets overlooked by the big buyers.
What you can do.
Sell to a local owner operator
Someone already in the trade who knows the South Coast. Keeps your name, your team and your customers in the community.
Sell to a regional buyer like Lotus
We buy shops across Massachusetts and Connecticut, including Bristol County, and we run every one ourselves.
Sell the shop and keep the building
Collect rent from the new owner while you decide what to do with the property.
Sell the shop and the building together
One buyer, one closing, and you're done.
What to watch for.
- Pull together the last three years of numbers before you talk price with anyone.
- Know what your building is worth on its own if you own it.
- Ask every buyer how long they plan to keep the shop running and whether they'll keep your team.
Owner to owner, and it stays private.
Lotus buys running shops and buildings in Bristol County and across Massachusetts and Connecticut. We keep the team and the name, and we run the shop ourselves for the long haul. The first step is a private conversation with James, owner to owner.
James StephensonLotus, Massachusetts and Connecticut
Quick answers.
Are there buyers for shops in New Bedford or Fall River?
Yes. Local owners, regional buyers and companies like Lotus all look at shops in Bristol County. You don't need a public listing.
Can I sell without anyone in town knowing?
Yes. A quiet sale to one buyer who agrees to keep it private keeps the news off the street until you're ready.
How long does a shop sale take?
Often a few months from first talk to closing. Having clean numbers and building papers ready is what moves it along.
Thinking about what comes next for your shop or building?
Tell James a little about it. Only James reads it, and the conversation stays private. No pressure, no broker and no mailing list.