Fully equipped auto repair shop in Wuppertal with TÜV inspections and an established customer base

We are looking for a successor to take over the repair shop and continue running it independently. 100% of the shares in the GmbH are for sale, including equipment, customer base, and staff.

Company

- Location: Wuppertal, on Hauptstraße, rented facility

- Legal form: GmbH, founded in 2024

- Staff: 1 master auto technician (owner), 1 full-time employee, 2 apprentices

Equipment and Services

- 2 lifts and 1 wheel alignment stand, which can also be used as a lift

- In-house TÜV inspections

- Repairs, maintenance, tire service, wheel alignment

- Digital order, customer, and workshop management

- Investment value of equipment: approx. 80,000 €

Key Figures: 2026 Forecast

- Revenue: approx. 400,000 €

- Profit: approx. 120,000 €

- Year-over-year growth: +14%

- Fixed costs: approx. 180,000 € per year

- Cost of goods sold: approx. 25%

Takeover

The workshop is fully equipped and operational. The customer base, staff, contracts, as well as the accounting and systems are in place and will be transferred to the successor along with the GmbH. Training can be arranged upon agreement.

Requirements for the Successor

- Master automotive technician or equivalent qualification to manage an automotive business

- Willingness to manage the business’s day-to-day operations personally

Purchase price

€199,000 for 100% of the GmbH shares.

Contact

We will provide additional documents and financial figures after initial contact. A tour is possible by appointment.

The repair shop serves an existing regional customer base of vehicle owners in the Wuppertal area. Customers primarily utilize repair and maintenance services, tire service, wheel alignment, and in-house TÜV inspections. Recurring demand stems from regular maintenance intervals, seasonal tire changes, and ongoing vehicle maintenance needs; the established customer base is being transferred along with the GmbH.

The market for independent auto repair shops encompasses the regular maintenance, repair, and inspection of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, and offers an attractive regional catchment area, particularly in the densely populated Wuppertal area and North Rhine-Westphalia. The rising number of registered vehicles, the increasing average age of the vehicle fleet, and growing technical complexity ensure a steady demand for qualified repair shop services. Recurring maintenance and wear-and-tear repairs, tire service, and legally required inspections ensure predictable customer interactions and stable revenue potential. The business benefits from the enduring importance of locally accessible, manufacturer-independent service offerings.

In the Wuppertal market, the repair shop competes primarily with independent auto repair shops, brand-affiliated authorized repair shops, chain stores, and specialized tire and service chains. Indirect competitors include repair services offered by car dealerships, mobile repair services, and, to a limited extent, do-it-yourself solutions. The company distinguishes itself through its in-house combination of repairs, maintenance, tire service, wheel alignment, and TÜV inspections, a central location on a main street, an established customer base, and well-coordinated operational processes. The existing equipment, qualified staff, and digital order and workshop management support efficient service delivery and foster customer loyalty.