Business For Sale - Auto Repair Shop (4wd Specialty) Owner-operated, highly successful turnkey business Start Price - Current Price - Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Monday, June 23, 2008 End Time Wednesday, July 23, 2008 Location Salina, KS See more about 'Business For Sale - Auto Repair Shop (4wd Specialty)' Description For sale -- highly successful, multi-faceted business specializing in expert auto and truck repairs, including 4-wheel drive vehicles.  An engine machine shop with all equipment (except crank grinder) needed to build or repair engines is part of the business.  This is a turnkey operation, with nothing missing to run a functional shop.  Having been in existence for nearly 40 years, a tremendous customer base is already established for the buyer.  This shop is the only 4wd specialist in a 100-mile radius.  Known for our advanced 4wd expertise and vast parts inventory, we do repair work and sell parts to the shops (including dealerships) in our area.  One 4wd-trained mechanic is willing to stay to help buyer become familiar with customers, repair work, and inventory.      The business is located in Salina, Kansas, the very center of the state.  We serve both urban and rural clients, often providing area farmers with crucial service for their farming operations.  In addition to farmers, other shops and dealerships, our extensive base of satisfied customers includes citizens from all walks of life -- everyone from physicians to off-road enthusiasts.   The structure is a 3500 square foot building (built 1983) with ample parking, fine curb appeal, fenced back lot, and prime location on the city's main street.   The sale includes approximately $75,000 (cost) of new inventory parts for transfer cases, manual transmissions, differentials, drivelines, as well as older jeep parts.  There is a potential the buyer could continue to order parts from warehouses at our low cost.  The back lot has 3 large trailers filled with good, used parts including rear ends, transfer cases, front ends, and also rebuilt manual transmissions and transfer cases.   The following machinery is included in the sale: 1 lift Parts washer Bead blaster Spray cabinet Fly wheel grinder 3 brake lathes Lathe Engine honing machine   Office furniture included in the sale: 2 large desks w/ chairs Computer w/ customer and inventory listings and time/labor guide Printer Bookcases All repair manuals 1967-2003   This business has been a source of family pride for nearly 40 years and is only being sold for lack of a family successor.  Scaling down the operation to ease into retirement has not been effective.  This business continues to grow despite our efforts to contain it.  The possibilities are unlimited for the right person, as this shop is more than ready to be taken over by a younger, more energetic businessman.   Name recognition, reputation, longevity, profitability, established patronage, growth potential, diversity, location, and an extremely reasonable selling price add up to make this an incredibly sound venture for the fortunate buyer.  We are interested in starting immediate negotiations with the right person.  Please contact us by phone or email for more information.    Place a Bid!