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WEST NEWCASTLE / A69 / A1 CORRIDOR

OIRO £199,500 including stock

Business Reference: GO4860

This opportunity is to acquire a long-established and highly reputable automotive repair and MOT testing business, operating from a fully equipped workshop in West Newcastle. The business benefits from over 21 years of trading history, a loyal and repeat customer base, and exceptional online visibility supported by an impressive number of five-star Google reviews. With consistent workflow, proven financial performance, modern DVSA connected MOT testing equipment, official “Green” DVSA site compliance risk status, and Monday-to-Friday trading hours, the business is ideally positioned for immediate continuation.

This is a turnkey opportunity with stable income, a clean-slate staffing structure, substantial handover support from the current owner, stock included within the agreed sale price, and clear potential to further develop and scale through increased capacity, Saturday opening, additional services and expanded trade relationships.

CONFIDENTIAL SALE

INDEPENDENT MOT STATION (CLASS 4, 7 & 5L) & REPAIR WORKSHOP – WEST NEWCASTLE / A69 / A1 CORRIDOR

OVERVIEW

An opportunity to acquire a long-established and well-regarded automotive repair and MOT business, operating from a fully equipped workshop with modern, connected ATL MOT testing equipment covering Class 4, 7, and 5L vehicles in the North East of England.

Key Highlights:

· Secure Long-Term Tenure: New 10-year lease available, subject to landlord agreement, with a desirable 5-year tenant break option.
· Substantial Handover Support: The current owner is willing to provide a structured handover period of up to 3 months to support continuity of trade and customer retention.
· Recent Capital Investment: Significant recent investment has been made into modern, DVSA-compliant connected MOT testing equipment.

· DVSA Green Compliance Status: The MOT station has consistently maintained an official “Green” site compliance risk status with the DVSA, providing a strong low-risk indicator for an incoming buyer.

· Monday-to-Friday Trading: The business currently operates strictly Monday to Friday, offering an excellent lifestyle balance while providing immediate growth potential through Saturday opening.

The business has built a strong reputation over many years, supported by a loyal and repeat customer base and a high volume of positive online reviews. It benefits from consistent workflow, proven trading performance, and a well-established position within its local market. Many customers travel from outside the immediate area, reflecting the strength of the business’s reputation.

This is a turnkey opportunity offering immediate income, strong existing goodwill, substantial handover support, and clear potential for further growth.

LOCATION

The business is strategically positioned within the West Newcastle / Outer Tyne Valley catchment, benefitting from excellent access to the A69 and A1 Western Bypass.

The location serves a strong mix of residential, commuter, and commercial demand, with a long-established customer base and regular repeat trade from surrounding villages and commuter belts.

This positioning makes the opportunity particularly suitable for an owner-operator, existing garage group, or senior technician seeking a well-established trading location with strong accessibility.

BUSINESS MODEL

The business provides a range of core automotive services, including MOT testing, servicing, repairs, tyre fitting, and air conditioning servicing and repairs.

Income is driven by a combination of repeat customers and ongoing local demand, creating a steady and predictable revenue stream.

The business operates on a retail basis, with work paid for prior to vehicle collection, supporting strong cash flow with no reliance on trade accounts or credit. No warranty work is undertaken.

The business currently operates strictly Monday to Friday, providing an attractive lifestyle and work-life balance for an owner-operator. This also provides a clear recruitment advantage when compared with many automotive businesses that operate over six days. For a growth-minded buyer, Saturday opening represents an immediate and currently untapped opportunity to increase MOT throughput, repair capacity and overall revenue.

FINANCIAL PROFILE

· Turnover: Circa £270,000
· Adjusted Profit: Circa £65,000

The business demonstrates stable and consistent performance, typical of an established independent garage with all work completed on a pay-on-collection basis, ensuring strong cash flow with no reliance on trade accounts or credit. No warranty work is undertaken.

The financial profile is further supported by the strength of the business’s reputation, recent investment into MOT testing infrastructure, and the availability of a structured seller handover period.

ASSETS & EQUIPMENT

The business is offered as a fully equipped operation with all necessary workshop equipment in place, including ATL MOT testing capability covering Class 4, 7, and 5L vehicles.

Recent capital investment has been made into modern, DVSA-compliant connected MOT testing equipment, reducing immediate equipment expenditure for an incoming operator.

The MOT station has consistently maintained an official “Green” site compliance risk status with the DVSA, reinforcing the quality, compliance and operational standards of the business and providing reassurance to an incoming buyer.

Recent investment ensures the business is ready for immediate continuation.

STAFFING & HANDOVER

Currently family-operated, offering a completely clean slate for an incoming owner-operator, an independent garage group looking to deploy an existing team, or an ambitious senior technician looking to step into their first premises.

To ensure a completely seamless transition, the current owner is prepared to remain with the business for a comprehensive handover period of up to 3 months. As part of this support, the seller is also willing to provide full step-by-step assistance with the new owner’s DVSA application for MOT Authorised Examiner status, helping to support a smooth transfer of MOT operations and continuity of trade.

This provides a buyer with flexibility to introduce their own staffing model while benefiting from continuity support during the handover period.

TENURE

Leasehold

Further details available upon request. A new 10-year lease is available, subject to agreement with the landlord, with a desirable 5-year tenant break clause.

This provides an incoming operator with long-term security while retaining flexibility.

MARKETING & REPUTATION

The business benefits from:

· Strong local reputation
· High volume of positive customer reviews
· Consistent repeat business
· Strong online visibility
· Established word-of-mouth referrals

This provides a solid foundation for ongoing trading with excellent online visibility, including strong search engine rankings for specialist services such as air conditioning servicing.

The business currently undertakes minimal social media or structured marketing activity, presenting clear scope for further growth.

GROWTH POTENTIAL

Opportunities exist to increase capacity, increase MOT throughput, extend opening hours through Saturday trading, expand marketing activity for air conditioning servicing and repairs, develop trade or fleet relationships, and make greater use of digital and social media marketing.

The combination of an established reputation, modern MOT infrastructure, strong road connectivity, and a clean-slate staffing structure provides a solid platform for future growth.

ASKING PRICE

Offers in the Region of £199,500 including stock

The asking price includes all fast-moving stock (typically valued circa £2,000), ensuring a cleaner and simpler completion process and avoiding the need for a separate completion-day stocktake. This provides a cleaner and simpler completion process, avoiding the need for a separate completion-day stocktake.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Full details, including the business name and exact location, will be provided upon completion of a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

NEXT STEPS

All enquiries are strictly confidential.
Viewings by appointment only.

Goodwins Business Brokers

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