Automotive & Car Wash
High-Performing Auto Repair Business with Strong Cash Flow
Business Description
Rare opportunity to acquire a highly systemized and nationally ranked AAMCO transmission and total car care franchise serving the greater Philadelphia market. This 8-bay operation has grown from a previously shuttered location into a top-performing center generating approximately $1.2M+ in annual revenue, with a strong reputation for transmission rebuilds, warranty work, and full-service automotive repair.
Established in 2020 under current ownership, this business has rapidly become one of the region’s go-to transmission and total car care centers. The shop specializes in high-ticket transmission rebuilds and remanufactures, while also offering engine replacement, suspension, brakes, exhaust services, and PA state safety/emissions inspections. The business recently ranked in the Top 10 nationally out of approximately 600 AAMCO locations for SilverRock warranty volume tied to DriveTime and Carvana vehicles.
Key Financial Highlights
- Annual Revenue: $1.2M+
- Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $120K+
- Strong Gross Profit Margins Rebounding to 45%–53% Normalized Range
- Consistent $1.15M–$1.33M Revenue Performance Over Multiple Years
Operational Overview
This turnkey operation runs with a highly trained team of 3 A-Class technicians and 1 customer service manager, all expected to stay post-sale. The business has been intentionally structured for operational stability with documented procedures, remote oversight systems, online tracking sheets, and in-shop camera monitoring. The owner successfully operated the business remotely for several months while overseas, demonstrating the strength of the systems already in place.
The business benefits from multiple competitive advantages rarely found together in independent automotive shops, including specialized AAMCO diagnostic equipment, access to AAMCO’s remanufacturing facility, strong warranty-channel relationships, and a deep financing stack that helps close large-ticket repairs. Unlike many competitors, this shop focuses heavily on transmission work — the highest-margin category in the industry.
Reason for Sale
The current owner is selling to focus attention on another location and consolidate operations closer to home. The business itself remains healthy, profitable, and positioned for continued growth.
Growth Opportunities
- Add tire sales, wheel services, and alignments to capture additional revenue
- Expand Total Car Care marketing campaigns for higher recurring repair volume
- Increase financing approvals with additional lending partners
- Extend Saturday hours or add Sunday operations
- Add additional technicians to increase throughput capacity
Ideal Buyer Profile
This opportunity is ideal for an owner-operator, automotive group, franchise buyer, or investor seeking a scalable and semi-absentee automotive business with strong brand recognition, experienced staff, and significant upside. The foundation has already been built. A new owner can step in and continue scaling an already proven operation.
Seller financing may be available for qualified buyers.
For more information on this opportunity, including detailed financials and operational overview, please submit a business inquiry.
Ad#:2508264
Additional details: - Listing status: Active - Revenue: $1,207,957 - EBITDA: Not Disclosed - Cash flow: $120,406 - Reason for selling: Owner is selling to focus on another AAMCO location closer to home. - Real estate: Leased - Building SF: 5,500 - Facilities: Well-equipped standalone automotive facility featuring AAMCO diagnostic equipment, transmission rebuild capabilities, customer reception area, office space, security systems, and PA state inspection certifications. - Competition: The business competes primarily with independent repair shops and national chains but maintains a strong advantage through AAMCO brand recognition, transmission specialization, financing options, and warranty-channel relationships. - Intermediary: Clint Sheer · Biz Depot Brokers · 518-321-3708 - Source listing: https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/high-performing-auto-repair-business-with-strong-cash-flow/2508264/
Training Provided
Seller is expected to provide transition support to ensure a smooth handoff. AAMCO corporate training and franchise support are also available to qualified buyers.
Territory
Significant upside exists through adding tire/alignment services, increasing Total Car Care marketing, expanding financing options, and growing bay throughput with additional technicians.
Franchise System Information
About the Franchise Brand
AAMCO transmission and total car care — Rare opportunity to acquire a highly systemized and nationally ranked AAMCO transmission and total car care franchise serving the greater Philadelphia market. This 8-bay operation has grown from a previously shuttered location into a top-performing center generating approximately...
Semi-absentee ownership available.
Training Provided
Seller is expected to provide transition support to ensure a smooth handoff. AAMCO corporate training and franchise support are also available to qualified buyers.
