Automotive Services Businesses for Sale in California

Browse 120 automotive services businesses currently for sale in California with an average asking price of $1.5M. Auto repair, maintenance, and related services

Active Listings
120
Median Asking Price
$919K
Median SDE
$246K
Median Multiple
3.4x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$1.5M
Average SDE
$304K
Listed in Last 30 Days
64
Added This Week
8

Median figures are computed over the 96 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 120 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Automotive Services Businesses for Sale in California

Showing 73–96 of 97

May 29

Established High-margin Car Wash for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$5.3MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$720K
Multiple:7.4x
Why Buy

This multi-service automotive facility in the Los Angeles metro area combines car wash, lube, and smog check operations on an owned 23,000 square foot property, generating approximately $720K in annual net profit. The real estate inclusion in the sale represents significant long-term asset value in a high-cost California market. Multiple service lines across a single location provide revenue diversification and consistent drive-through customer volume.

High CapExRegulatory Risk
May 29

Auto Body And Conversion for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$300KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$75K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This auto conversion and body shop in the Los Angeles metro area offers vehicle customization and body repair services with an established presence in the Southern California market. The business generates approximately $75K in SDE at an accessible asking price, making it a low-cost entry point for an experienced automotive professional seeking ownership. The Los Angeles market provides a large and diverse vehicle-owning customer base to support continued operations.

May 29

Vehicle Wrap And Graphics for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$250KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$145K
Multiple:1.7x
Why Buy

This vehicle wrap and custom graphics business has operated for twenty years, serving both individual and commercial clients in the Los Angeles metro market with a lean, appointment-based model that generates strong margins with minimal overhead. The owner-operated structure and low cost of goods have produced consistent year-over-year revenue growth, and the business is fully equipped for wrap and print production. A buyer with capacity to hire and scale could significantly increase throughput and revenue.

Growth TrajectorySticky CustomersKey Person Risk
May 29

Muffler And Exhaust Repair for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$1.4MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$37K
Multiple:36.5x
Why Buy

This automotive exhaust and muffler repair shop has built a strong reputation for quality workmanship and honest service in the San Francisco Bay Area, with real estate available as part of the transaction. The sellers are open to structuring the deal as a business-only acquisition or combined with the property, and may consider seller financing for a portion of the purchase price. An owner-operator, automotive professional, or investor can step into immediate operations with an established local customer base.

Sticky CustomersHigh CapEx
May 28

Auto Service Business for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$13.0MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$2.6M
Multiple:5.0x
Why Buy

A large service-based automotive business in the San Diego metro area generates $2.6M in SDE on a $13M asking price, representing a scaled operation with significant earnings power in one of California's strongest regional economies. The service-based model provides recurring revenue driven by ongoing vehicle maintenance and repair demand from a large and growing San Diego county vehicle population. This is a platform-scale acquisition for a strategic buyer or private equity group seeking a leading position in the Southern California automotive services market.

May 29

Auto Repair & Smog for Sale in Riverside, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$250KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$65K
Multiple:3.8x
Why Buy

This ASE and STAR Certified auto repair and smog check facility in the Inland Empire has served its local market for over three decades, building a loyal customer base with a proven service menu. The facility is larger than typical competitors at approximately 3,000 square feet on a 10,000 square foot lot with substantial vehicle parking. Real estate is available separately, giving buyers flexibility to structure the acquisition as a business-only purchase or a combined asset deal.

May 28

Full Service Car Wash for Sale in California

CA
$895KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$327K
Multiple:2.7x
Why Buy

This Northern California full-service car wash and detail operation sits on a high-traffic corner lot along a primary commercial corridor in Tehama County, with the underlying real estate included in the sale and supported by an independent appraisal. The business offers a comprehensive range of wash and detail services including exterior and full-service washes, interior cleaning, ceramic coating, and specialty treatments, supplemented by a membership program providing recurring revenue. This offering is well-suited to a value-add buyer seeking to modernize operations, grow the membership base, and benefit from real estate appreciation alongside the operating business.

Recurring Revenue
May 28

High-volume Profitable Auto Repair Shop for Sale in California

CA
$440KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$360K
Multiple:1.2x
Why Buy

This California auto repair shop has operated for over 33 years, generating approximately $100,000 in average monthly gross revenue with $30,000 in net monthly income plus additional detailing subtenant income. The fully equipped four-lift facility and loyal repeat customer base support a clean ownership transition, with the seller open to remaining part-time. A favorable lease with five years remaining and a five-year renewal option provides long-term location security for a new owner.

High Seasonality
May 27

Self Service Car Wash for Sale in California

CA
$1.5MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$275K
Multiple:5.5x
Why Buy

This independent self-service car wash operates 24/7 in California and holds the only non-franchise self-service car wash position in its immediate market, providing a clear competitive advantage with no corporate competitors nearby. Current pricing is set below market rates, leaving meaningful upside for a new owner through modest adjustments alone without requiring operational changes. The passive income profile and low management overhead make this an attractive acquisition for an investor or first-time business buyer seeking predictable cash flow.

Absentee OwnerManager in PlaceHigh CapEx
May 26

Self Serve Car Wash for Sale in San Francisco, CA

San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
$2.6MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$275K
Multiple:9.5x
Why Buy

This independently owned self-service car wash in the San Francisco Bay Area operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no full-time on-site staffing required, making it a true passive income asset. As the only non-franchise self-service wash in the immediate area, the business enjoys a strong competitive position with no corporate rivals nearby. Current pricing is below market rate, leaving meaningful near-term revenue upside through modest rate adjustments without operational changes.

Absentee OwnerHigh CapEx
May 22

Motorcycle And Atv Service for Sale in San Diego, CA

San Diego-Carlsbad, CA
$290KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$90K
Multiple:3.2x
Why Buy

This powersports service and parts business in Southern California caters to motorcycle and ATV owners, offering repair, maintenance, and parts sales in a region with year-round riding conditions. The combination of service labor and parts retail creates diversified revenue streams with healthy margins relative to inventory risk. The asking price offers an accessible entry point for a buyer with mechanical expertise or an interest in the powersports category.

May 21

Auto Body Repair Shop for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$900KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$225K
Multiple:4.0x
Why Buy

This independent collision repair facility in the Los Angeles metro has operated for over two decades in a Southern California infill market where permitting new collision shops has become increasingly difficult, creating a meaningful barrier to entry for competitors. The facility features a permitted cross-flow paint booth, frame equipment, and ADAS capability across approximately 4,800 square feet, with ample parking. Proximity to affluent coastal communities generates strong referral and repeat business from high-value vehicle traffic.

Manager in PlaceSticky CustomersRegulatory RiskHigh CapEx
May 12

Auto Repair Shop for Sale in California

CA
$275KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$115K
Multiple:2.4x
Why Buy

This North San Diego County auto repair shop has built a strong referral pipeline from local dealerships and smog inspection stations, supplemented by a loyal base of repeat customers and outstanding online reviews. The facility includes two fully equipped service bays, professional-grade tools, and a comfortable customer waiting area with favorable lease terms. The turnkey operation is well-suited for an owner-operator or as an add-on location for an existing automotive services business.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
May 7

Full Service Car Wash for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA
$13.5MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$930K
Multiple:14.5x
Why Buy

This multi-site full-service car wash platform in the Los Angeles metro operates two conveyor tunnel locations along high-traffic commercial corridors, combining high-volume throughput with premium interior cleaning and detailing services. The business generates recurring revenue through membership programs and commercial fleet accounts that stabilize income beyond transactional wash volume. Long-tenured operations, experienced staffing, and significant installed tunnel infrastructure make this a capital-efficient platform for a consolidator or operator seeking scale in the California car wash market.

Recurring RevenueSticky CustomersRetirement Sale
May 6

Express Car Wash for Sale in Bakersfield, CA

Bakersfield, CA
$3.7MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$200K
Multiple:18.4x
Why Buy

This newly constructed tunnel car wash in the Bakersfield, California market includes both the operating business and underlying real estate, offering a buyer a complete income-producing asset from day one. The facility features a 120-foot modern tunnel and dual highway access, providing strong visibility and convenient ingress from two major corridors. The combination of real estate ownership and a high-throughput tunnel format supports long-term asset appreciation alongside operating cash flow.

High CapEx
May 1

Auto Body Repair Shop for Sale in California

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$175KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$151K
Multiple:1.2x
Why Buy

This collision repair shop in the Los Angeles metro has built a decades-long reputation for quality bodywork and maintains active relationships with the majority of major auto insurance carriers, providing a stable and consistent workflow. The business generates strong seller discretionary earnings relative to its asking price, reflecting the operational leverage of an established book of business. A grandfathered spray booth and loyal repeat customer base represent meaningful barriers to replication for competitors.

Sticky Customers
May 1

Profitable Real Estate Auto Repair Shop for Sale in California

CA
$1.2MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$475K
Multiple:2.5x
Why Buy

This California general automotive repair facility is offered as a turnkey operation with the underlying real property included in the sale, creating a dual-asset acquisition combining operating income with commercial real estate ownership. The business generates $475,000 in SDE on a $1.2M asking price, suggesting a very low earnings multiple when real estate value is considered separately. Owner-owned property eliminates lease risk and provides long-term stability for a buyer looking to operate or hold the asset.

High CapEx
Apr 28

Car Wash And Laundromat for Sale in California

CA
$820KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$120K
Multiple:6.8x
Why Buy

This combined car wash and laundromat operation in California's Central Valley has operated continuously for decades and is offered with the underlying land included, providing a buyer with both a cash-flowing business and a commercial real estate asset. A separately leasable storefront on the property creates an additional income stream or future expansion option. The prime accessible location near major highways and central positioning in a growing community support consistent year-round customer traffic.

Apr 24

Auto Repair Shop for Sale in California

CA
$449KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$360K
Multiple:1.2x
Why Buy

This well-established auto repair business in California has operated for over three decades, generating approximately $100,000 in average monthly gross revenue from a loyal repeat customer base. The fully equipped shop includes four lifts and a complete operational setup, enabling an immediate transition for an incoming owner. An additional income stream from a detailing subtenant supplements the core repair revenue, and favorable lease terms provide multi-year occupancy certainty.

Retirement SaleSticky Customers
Apr 23

Auto Body Repair Shop for Sale in California

CA
$449KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$170K
Multiple:2.6x
Why Buy

This established auto body and paint shop in Riverside County, California, operates from two self-standing buildings totaling approximately 6,000 square feet, with dedicated facilities for bodywork and a separate state-of-the-art paint mixing and spray booth operation. The business is pre-approved for SBA financing and comes with strong reviews and a loyal regional client base built over years of consistent service delivery. The real property is separately available for acquisition at appraised value, offering a buyer the option to secure both the business and the underlying real estate in a single transaction.

Apr 14

Car Wash & Auto for Sale in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
$2.5MAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$360K
Multiple:6.8x
Why Buy

This Sacramento-area car wash operation combines full-service washing, professional oil changes, and detailing services under one roof, capturing multiple revenue streams from a single customer visit. Membership programs provide a base of predictable recurring revenue on top of transactional wash and service income. The turnkey operation with an existing repeat customer base suits both an owner-operator seeking an active role and an investor looking for a professionally run auto services platform.

Recurring RevenueSticky Customers
Apr 10

Auto Accessories & Tire for Sale in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
$350KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$240K
Multiple:1.5x
Why Buy

This automotive accessories and tire shop in the Los Angeles metro area offers car stereo installation, alarm systems, suspension lifts, and tire services from a multi-building facility with strong monthly sales volume. The business generates solid discretionary earnings from a diversified mix of products and services catering to both everyday drivers and automotive enthusiasts. Long operating hours and a well-established service reputation support a consistent flow of retail and repeat customers.

Key Person Risk
Apr 9

Motorcycle Repair Shop for Sale in California

CA
$175KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$153K
Multiple:1.1x
Why Buy

This repair-only motorcycle shop in California has operated for over two decades entirely on word-of-mouth referrals, reflecting strong customer loyalty and a trusted reputation within the local riding community. The business model focuses exclusively on service rather than parts sales, keeping inventory risk low and operations focused. The owner is open to seller financing for qualified buyers, reducing the capital required at close and easing the transition for a new operator.

Key Person Risk
Apr 9

Established Turnkey Smog Test Station for Sale in California

CA
$60KAutomotive Services
Cash Flow:$45K
Multiple:1.3x
Why Buy

This smog test-only station in California has served its local market for nearly four decades, building a loyal repeat customer base and strong online reputation through consistent, reliable service. The facility is fully equipped and operational, allowing a new owner to step in and generate revenue immediately without capital expenditure. A retiring seller and long-established customer relationships provide a stable foundation for a new owner-operator entering the automotive services sector.

Regulatory Risk

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many automotive services businesses are for sale in California?
Searcher OS currently tracks 120 businesses for sale in California, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 8 of them were listed in the last 7 days. Every listing is de-identified — you see the financials and metro area first, and unlock full details free.
How much does a automotive services business cost in California?
The median asking price of current listings is $919,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $304,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
What multiple of earnings do automotive services businesses in California list for?
Across the 96 automotive services businesses currently browsable in California, the median asking price is $919K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $246K. The median asking price works out to 3.4x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Can I buy a California automotive services business with an SBA loan?
Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.
How do I find automotive services businesses for sale in California before they hit the big marketplaces?
Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new California automotive services listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Buying a Automotive Services Business in California

Buying a automotive services business in California pairs a sector you can evaluate with a market you can drive to. Auto repair, maintenance, and related services Common business types include Auto Repair, Car Wash, Detailing, Towing, Parts & Accessories.

When you compare automotive services listings in California, look past the asking price: verify seller's discretionary earnings against tax returns, understand how much revenue is recurring versus project-based, and gauge how dependent the business is on the current owner. Most listings in this range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so a deal's debt service coverage matters as much as its headline price. These guides cover the fundamentals:

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