Ventura, CA
$5,350,000

Ventura, CA
$5,350,000

Bonham, TX
$2,179,000

Ada County, ID
$3,000,000

Texas
$7,650,000
Rockford, IL
Not Disclosed
North Carolina
$2,950,000
Georgia
$1,900,000
North Little Rock, AR
Not Disclosed
Humble, TX
$1,100,000
Fayette County, TX
$2,500,000
Hemet, CA
$3,500,000
Virginia Beach, VA
$500,000
Murray County, GA
$749,000
Dallas County, TX
$1,500,000
Grays Harbor County, WA
$5,100,000
Kings County, NY
$2,500,000
Doug Hubler
Apex Business Advisors
Serving Johnson County, KS
Apex Business Advisors offers a complete business sales, merger and acquisition service. Our experience is critical to a business owner or buyer who needs guidance in completing a successful transaction. We’ve been in the industry since 1998 and have successfully completed hundreds of transactions. Our professionals hold various licenses and professional certifications such as Series 7 and 66, CBI, CPA, Real Estate, Life and Health Insurance, and MBAs. We also have relationships with other professional advisors that can assist in business sale strategy or resources to build your new business. These include Tax Attorneys, Accountants, Insurance, Business Sales Coaching and Wealth Managers. Our professional facilities provide a comfortable meeting space to bring buyers and sellers together. We have the experience, knowledge and skills necessary for any size or type of asset transaction. Our experienced professionals are well equipped to explain the often confusing world of business sales and mergers.
Nassau County, NY
$1,575,000
Madisonville, KY
$299,000
Marietta, GA
$6,950,000
Chicago, IL
$3,500,000
Suffolk County, NY
$900,000
Spring, TX
$6,950,000
Plano, TX
$6,100,000
Pasadena, TX
$1,800,000
Lake County, IL
$799,000
Delaware County, IN
Not Disclosed
Delaware County, IN
$1,350,000
Miami, FL
$4,900,000
Livingston, TX
$2,350,000
California
Not Disclosed
Grays Harbor County, WA
$4,200,000
Cedar Hill, TX
$4,300,000
Orland Park, IL
$995,000
Van Nuys, CA
$350,000
Orlando, FL
Not Disclosed
Shamong, NJ
$789,000
Kern County, CA
$4,500,000
Cleburne, TX
$2,500,000
$5,250,000
Decatur, AL
$1,495,000
Ennis, TX
$2,300,000
Santa Barbara, CA
$4,500,000
St Charles, IL
$1,700,000
Rochester, NY
$3,000,000
Thomas Varga
Kreshmore Group
Serving Cook County, IL
Kreshmore Group (KG), started operations in 2009 through its predecessors and grown to become Chicago’s preeminent restructuring and M&A advisory company. The firm serves myriad niche industries while focusing on lower-middle & mid-market companies within the continental United States. KG assists clients in restructures/turnarounds, workouts, recapitalizations, mergers, acquisitions, preparing companies to sell, senior and subordinated debt structuring, c-suite advisory, outsourced analytics and modeling, and solving complex financial problems with unique solutions. Headquartered in Lemont, Illinois, KG is known within the Chicagoland area as a tenacious and hyper-focused strategic consulting firm. Kreshmore Group consists of a creative, cohesive and diverse team with over 175 years of combined relevant experience.
Apache Junction, AZ
$1,500,000
Waukesha, WI
Not Disclosed
DuPage County, IL
$4,900,000
Fishkill, NY
$995,000
Chandler, OK
$4,990,000
Minnesota
$1,750,000
Some automotive and boat businesses for sale specialize in retail, while others focus on providing services like repairs and maintenance, and still others offer a combination of both. From auto repair shops and car washes to towing companies, truck stops, and gas stations, the businesses in the automotive sector keep consumers moving.
The auto repair and maintenance industry is bouncing back from 2020 pandemic related disruptions. The auto industry accounts for 3% of GDP for the U.S. and employs over 1.7 million people. This sector is expected to expand by over 5% during the next decade. With projected growth in both marine and automotive repair industries, businesses in these sectors may be good investments. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing automotive or boat business is that it comes with established credibility in the market. Some of the most popular categories include:
Valuations of automotive and boat businesses vary depending on the category of services and local markets. Overall, trends for the sector show these businesses remain popular options for acquisition. With over 70% growth over the last five years, the average sale price for automotive and boat businesses in 2023 was $555,000.
Automotive and Boat Business Prices| Year Sold | Median Asking Price | Median Sale Price |
| 2018 | $399,000 | $299,000 |
| 2019 | $389,450 | $350,000 |
| 2020 | $449,500 | $420,000 |
| 2021 | $472,500 | $450,000 |
| 2022 | $515,200 | $499,500 |
| 2023 | $595,000 | $555,000 |
Knowing the value of your automotive and boat business is key to developing a successful exit plan if you’re thinking about selling it. If you’re looking to sell your automotive company, see our Guide, How to Value & Sell Your Automotive Business, to get started.