For Sale : Service & MOT Centre Cars, Vans and 4X4’s

Business Profile:
This family business, set up over 24 years ago, provides a comprehensive workshop service for motor vehicles/cars and light commercial vehicles within the busy North Hertfordshire region. The business has built up a sterling reputation in the area during this time and provides, full repair, servicing, maintenance, tyre-fitting and MOT testing services to the local community and beyond.

This profitable business has established itself as an automotive services leader in the region with an enviable reputation for quality and service; it has experience with all major manufacturer brands. Because of this the business enjoys very high levels of referrals and repeat business from a loyal following of customers. The majority of clients are domestic customers, but the business does have a few business clients also.

The garage is fully equipped for purpose and plant includes:

• Dedicated ATL Class 4 MOT bay
• Fully equipped tyre fitting bay
• 4x Ramps (including 1x 4 post ramp up to 4 tonnes)
• 4 Wheel computerised alignment machine
• Full diagnostic equipment
• Range of specialist tools

The vendor is a full time mechanic, working in the business and is supported expertly by 1x other full time mechanic who manages MOT testing and also general servicing and repair, there are 2x part time administration and bookkeeping staff. All are fully conversant with the latest workshop techniques and engine management systems and the business is compliant with all necessary health and safety regulations and codes of practice.

Location is ideal being close to major road networks including the A505, A10 and Mll motorways & busy North Hertfordshire towns and also has ample parking so customers can leave their cars and pick up at a convenient time later in the day if need be.

Equipment:
The garage has a comprehensive range of plant and equipment as you would expect from a very well-established workshop. All plant and equipment are included within the sales price.

Customer Service:
The business offers an excellent standard of service and is proud of their attention to customer care offering professional advice and high quality workmanship. This is evident in the very high levels of repeat business the garage enjoys and the fact it does not need to advertise.

This business is a member of the Good Garage Scheme; which is a self-regulatory body for the motor industry, with a voluntary membership of thousands of garages all committed to maintain a customerÂ’s car with the highest levels of service.

Key Strengths:
The business has many strengths including

Enviable reputation in the region it serves
Huge customer base
Exceptional levels of service
Repeat business levels and referrals
Significant investment in infrastructure.
Highly skilled workforce
Profitability
Location

Reason for Sale:
Genuine retirement sale

Support and Training:
The current owner would be happy to provide full training and support at handover.