Freehold Bodyshop Garage With Rental Income For Sale in Hertfordshire- Business 4 Sale .co.uk

Business Summary

HISTORY

• Business originally established by vendor some 30 years ago
• Trading from present freehold location since the mid 1990s
• Ongoing programme of investment to ensure appropriate industry standards are maintained
• Loyal repeat customer base nurtured over many years with many trade and personal contacts
• Excellent reputation as independent offering high quality work at reasonable prices

REASON FOR SALE

• Retirement

SERVICES

• Body repair and refinishing work on all vehicles up to Transit size
• MoT preparation
• Deliveries and collections undertaken
• Vehicles sales through forecourt (rented)
• Courtesy car provided

CUSTOMERS

• Mix of private and commercial customers with bias towards the former 70%/30%
• Some insurance work undertaken
• Franchised dealers with particular links with Nissan
• Local residents
• High repeat rate with loyal clientele
• Mainly attracted through word of mouth

SUPPLIERS

• Traditional wholesalers within the trade

STRENGTHS

• Well established as repair and refinishing business with excellent local reputation
• Professional and fully trained staff
• Solid financial performance
• Good commercial and private customer base
• Freehold opportunity
• Rental income stream

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An Energy Performance Certificate will be made available upon request of further details where one is required for the business premises.

Property Information

	Property:	Freehold

	Living Accommodation:	Yes

	Details of Accommodation:	• A large freehold garage unit, with 2 body shops, spray booth, oven, customer reception, offices, parking and hard standing • Yard to side of main building • Forecourt to front • 2 offices • Body shop with oven and jig • Separate body shop/preparation area • Fully compliant spray booth suitable for cars and vans • 2 WCs • Courtesy car • Quantity of tooling and equipment

	Location:	• Sited on a large industrial estate with a range of small, medium and large businesses • Many complimentary automotive businesses on the estate • Unrestricted street parking • Additional parking on the garage forecourt

Growth Potential

• Business development activity has been extremely limited
• Introduction of website
• Could be ideal for buyer with insurance company approval seeking additional site
• Introduction of retail sales
• Potential to rent additional office space
• Considerable opportunities for cost savings for right buyer

Other Details

	Is this a home-based business?	No
	Can this business be relocated?	No
	Is this business part of a franchise?	No

Summary of Business Hours

• Monday to Friday: 7.30am to 5pm
• Saturday: 8am to 12 Noon
• Sunday: Closed

Summary of Staffing

• Vendor
• Office Administrator
• Panel Beater
• Panel sprayer
• Assistant

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