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Auto Repair Shop Business Sale
A collection of articles for auto repair shop owners preparing to sell their business. Learn how to improve valuations, attract qualified buyers, and navigate the sale process with a specialist auto repair business broker.


Why AQMD Spray Booth Approvals Are Getting Harder — And Why Body Shops With Permitted Booths Are Selling for a Premium
In Los Angeles and across Southern California, auto body shops with fully permitted AQMD spray booths are becoming significantly more valuable. While it has always been challenging to install new booths, many shop owners, installers, and brokers have observed that permitting has become dramatically more difficult in recent years — especially in older industrial buildings. As a result, shops with existing, compliant, grandfathered spray booths are now selling at a premium. T

Aaron Levitan
Nov 25, 20253 min read


Why SoCal Auto Repair Shop Owners Are Selling Right Now—And Why Buyer Demand Is at an All-Time High
November 19, 2025 Introduction If you own an auto repair shop in Southern California, you’re operating in one of the strongest markets in the country — and right now, buyers are aggressively competing for profitable, well-run shops. Demand is high, supply is limited, and valuations have climbed sharply. Across SoCal, many shop owners are choosing to sell not because business is bad — but because this is

Aaron Levitan
Nov 19, 20253 min read


Why Auto Repair Shop Owners Should Use a Specialized Business Broker | Sell Your Auto Shop for Top Dollar
November 17, 2025 When it’s time to sell your auto repair shop, choosing the right business broker is one of the most important decisions you will make. Many brokers claim they can sell “any business,” but auto repair shops require a totally different level of industry knowledge, valuation skill, and buyer connections. Here’s why working with a specialized auto repair business broker gives you a significant advantage. Accurate Valuation Based on Real Auto Repair

Aaron Levitan
Nov 17, 20252 min read
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