Automotive Collision Repair and Paint Shop in Southern California
Off-MarketPasadena, CA
Established Automotive Collision Repair And Paint Shop Providing Vehicle Body Repairs, Collision Restoration, And Automotive Refinishing Services.
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$1,400,000
$250,000
17.9%
2002
Past 24h
Customers
The company serves private vehicle owners and customers referred through insurance-company direct repair programs (DRPs). The business maintains long-standing relationships with individual customers and insurance carriers, supported by its history in the local market. The owner also described serving customers from nearby higher-income communities.
Customer Acquisition
The business generates customers through long-standing private customer relationships, insurance-company direct repair programs, and social media advertising. The owner indicated that the company has an internal function responsible for social media marketing.
Team
Approximately 10 employees
Owner's Role
The owner and his brother are actively involved in managing the business, including operational management and vehicle damage appraisals.
Reason for Selling
The owner and his brother have operated the business for many years and are looking to retire.
Contracts
Yes. The owner confirmed that the company has contracts with multiple insurance carriers through direct repair programs.
Real Estate
Potentially, although the owner’s preferred transaction is to sell the business and lease the existing property to the buyer. The property is owned by the seller and has reportedly been held for approximately 24–25 years. The owner indicated that he would consider selling the property if an attractive offer were presented.
When Are You Looking to Sell
Within the next 3-6 months
Licenses Required
Yes. the operation requires business and occupancy permits, collision repair and painting-related operational permits, and applicable environmental, air-quality, and fire department approvals. The owner stated that certain existing permits benefit from grandfathered provisions and are transferable to a buyer.
Additional Notes
The company has an established operating history in Southern California, with its current corporate entity dating to approximately 2002 and the underlying business reportedly operating since around 1980. The business maintains direct repair program relationships with several insurance companies and an established private customer base. The owner highlighted the value of existing collision repair and automotive painting permits, stating that local restrictions on new permits create potential advantages for established operators. He indicated that the existing permits are transferable, subject to verification. The business operates from seller-owned real estate. The preferred transaction involves selling the operating business and leasing the property to the buyer, although the owner may consider selling the real estate separately as part of a sufficiently attractive offer. The owner estimated annual revenue of approximately $1.4 million and potential profit of $250,000. However, he indicated that reported tax-return profit may be substantially lower, partly due to related-party rent arrangements.
Business ID: 2125
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