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A privately owned auto repair shop in the northern Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region, which has been successfully in business for about 20 years, is seeking a successor due to the owner’s retirement. The business combines an established customer base with strong profitability, offering an attractive starting point for those looking to launch their own business or strategically expand an existing one. The range of services includes bodywork and vehicle construction, maintenance and service, as well as accident repairs . The majority of orders come from the region surrounding the location. A particular strength of the company is its customer base, built up over many years, with more than 400 repeat customers . This includes both private customers and numerous commercial clients. The high referral rate underscores strong customer loyalty and simultaneously offers potential for further revenue growth. With a small and dedicated team of employees, the business now generates revenue of nearly €1.5 million with a high double-digit return on sales . The premises used for the business are leased. The succession presents various opportunities: For master mechanics, shop managers, and other experienced executives from the automotive or related sectors , this offers the chance to take over an established and successfully operating business and further develop it as an enterprise. The acquisition is also attractive for existing repair and automotive businesses . It offers the opportunity to gain additional staff capacity and an established customer base, expand one’s own range of services, leverage synergies, or establish another location. As part of a retirement-related succession plan, we are seeking a suitable buyer who wishes to continue the company’s successful growth.

For Lease / Sale: Tire Shop A fully equipped and actively operating tire shop with a loyal customer base and an established business is available for lease. The shop specializes in professional tire services for passenger cars, vans, and trucks. The workshop is fully equipped and ready for immediate operation. Equipment and Advantages: Fully equipped workshop for tire installation and service for all vehicle types (from passenger cars to trucks) Enclosed workshop area that can easily accommodate trucks Lifts and professional equipment for heavy-duty vehicles Existing customer base and ongoing business operations Prime location with steady customer traffic A takeover or partnership is possible. Upon request, active support in sales and customer service, as well as access to the existing customer base, will be provided to ensure a smooth transition and stable revenue. The business is ideal for skilled professionals or entrepreneurs in the tire and automotive service sector who want to get started right away.

The car dealership specializes in the sale of new and used cars from a well-known Japanese automaker. Customers are also offered a wide range of services at the repair shop and a diverse selection of replacement parts and accessories. High customer satisfaction has led to excellent customer loyalty. The family-owned business has been operating in the market for decades and is known for its honest advice and excellent service.

The company, operating under the trade name "Paint," is a body and paint shop. It is brand-independent and specializes in the repair and restoration of collision damage. As a partner shop for all German auto insurers, its annual revenue is predictable and guaranteed. The company’s modern equipment and optimized processes generate an above-average EBIT margin. The company currently employs approximately 25 people and has been established in the market for over 20 years.

The company is in the bicycle retail business and operates an on-site repair shop. Its range of services combines bicycle sales with service, maintenance, and repair. By combining retail and repair shop operations, the company offers its customers a one-stop shop for all their bicycle needs.

Founded in 1979, the car dealership operates at two locations and sells two mass-market brands from a French automotive group. With its long-standing market presence and approximately 6,500 customers, the company has an established position in the region. In 2025, approximately 400 vehicles were sold.

Established in 1966, the company is a tire retailer with strong regional roots and has also operated a certified automotive repair shop (master-certified) since 1999. With six qualified employees, the business boasts well-established processes, a solid organizational structure, and a strong reputation built up over many years. The “Top Workshop” award from *auto motor sport* magazine in 2025 and 2026 underscores the company’s recognized quality. The scope of the sale includes: The approximately 1,050 m² business property with an assembly hall and a master-certified auto repair shop + the warehouse (inventory value approx. €180,000), + all tools (including specialty tools and diagnostic equipment), + all machinery, including 4 lift platforms and a 4-post lift, an alignment stand, 3 assembly machines, + the two trailers available for rent + the 4 vehicles (3 x customer loaner cars) including a Sprinter, + 2 wheel balancers, 2 electric wheel balancers (mounted on the vehicle), + 7 storage containers, + approx. 750 customer storage units, + over 20,000 registered customers (95% regular customers / not tied to the owner) + goodwill, + and much more. + an adjacent single-family home with a full basement and no encumbrances, featuring approximately 158 m² of living space on an additional lot of approximately 1,200 m² on the edge of the Aukrug Nature Park in the Steinburg district. > So, work where others go on vacation!

The company presents itself as a versatile, brand-independent dealership that successfully sells passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and recreational vehicles. In addition to a high-performing sales floor, the company operates its own service center—a Skoda service partner—and a specialized body shop. These comprehensive business areas are housed in a modern, approximately 7,000-square-meter facility that offers ample space for sales, maintenance, and repairs and optimally supports the dealership’s value chain. Key factors in its success include its independence from individual brands and its ownership of the high-quality business premises.

This well-established car dealership has a long-standing tradition and is positioned as an authorized dealer for leading German automakers. The company brings together several well-coordinated business units under one roof, giving it a diversified operational structure. The combination of these business units generates stable revenue streams and reduces dependence on the new-car business.

A fully equipped and operational wheel refurbishment business is for sale. The business has been established in the market for several years and serves private customers as well as auto repair shops, paint shops, tire dealers, car dealerships, and commercial clients. Thanks to its existing customer base, streamlined processes, and high-quality equipment, the business is immediately ready to continue operations and generate profits without the need for additional investment. The buyer will acquire not only the machinery but also a functioning business with well-established workflows, existing demand, professional technology, and a comprehensive value chain—from paint stripping to CNC polishing. The scope of services includes chemical paint stripping, blasting, mechanical prep work, straightening, powder coating, CNC high-gloss turning, as well as finishing and final assembly. This allows for the high-quality in-house refurbishment of a complete set of wheels, enabling high margins and short turnaround times. The existing equipment allows for a high degree of vertical integration without outsourcing, while ensuring controlled quality and attractive contribution margins per wheel. The business serves as an immediately profitable profit center, particularly for car dealerships, repair shops, or wheel refinishers. The business is ideally suited for existing wheel refinishers looking to expand or establish a second location, as well as for body shops, paint shops, and smart repair shops.

The company operates as an authorized dealer for established brands and as a specialist in the sale and rental of campers, recreational vehicles, and motorhomes in the growing market for mobile leisure solutions. By combining retail operations, rentals, and an integrated, multi-brand automotive repair shop, the company covers key stages of the value chain under one roof. A key factor in its success lies in the combination of brand-specific sales expertise with comprehensive technical service expertise provided by trained automotive specialists. As a result, the company enjoys a solid market position with recurring revenue from multiple business segments.

A long-established, traditional car dealership—an authorized service center for three automotive group brands with its own car sales operation—is for sale in an exceptionally central location in North Rhine-Westphalia. The company has been in business for over 60 years and enjoys an excellent reputation among its mostly private regular customers. The team, currently consisting of 26 qualified employees, generates annual revenue of over €6 million. We are seeking a strategically minded industry professional who is capable of integrating this location into a larger group, thereby not only successfully continuing its operations but also realizing synergies and further growth. The current owner wishes to arrange for his retirement succession in a timely manner for personal reasons and is seeking a complete sale, including the business property. He is available to provide proper on-the-job training.