New Price: Advanced Automotive Diagnostics & Repair Shop with Real Estate

12 Mar New Price: Advanced Automotive Diagnostics & Repair Shop with Real Estate

Posted at 17:53h in by Michael Greene

Price: $350,000

Location: Santa Fe & North Central Region, New Mexico

Industry: Automotive Repair

Listing ID: SantaFeAutoRepair

This Santa Fe repair shop has built its reputation on solving problems other shops cannot. Operating from a 6,000-square-foot facility, the business specializes in advanced diagnostics and complex mechanical repairs, including engine, transmission, suspension, and electrical problems that are often misdiagnosed or declined elsewhere.

The shop serves approximately 665 customers annually from an active customer base of more than 1,200. A 4.9-star Google rating and a business built almost entirely through repeat customers and referrals reinforce the shop’s longstanding reputation for technical expertise. That reputation has translated into strong financial performance. Gross margins reached 63% in 2025, well above industry benchmarks, and a recent increase in labor rates is pushing margins even higher in 2026.

The business is operated by two partners, including the lead master technician and diagnostician who is willing to remain on staff for up to five years post-closing. The second partner is the service writer/administrator who is available for a three-to-six month transition.

Appraised at $1.55 million, the real estate is also available. Purchasing the business and real estate together may qualify for a longer amortization period and lower interest rate. The owner is willing to seller-finance the business for a qualified buyer.

For a new owner, the business combines an established reputation, strong margins, minimal transition risk, and substantial upside.

Listing Details

Revenue: $867,201

Cash Flow: $127,369

FFE: $189,870 (Included in Price)

Inventory: $20,000 (Included in Price)

Real Estate:$1,550,000 (Not Included in Price)

Reason For Sale:

One partner will pursue other opportunities.

Training & Support:

Details to be discussed.

Operation

Year Established: 2017

Location

Facilities Information:

The shop is a prefabricated metal building on a 0.934-acre lot with direct frontage on a major commercial corridor. The shop is configured for 9 bays with 7 equipped and actively used. The facility underwent a recent comprehensive renovation, covering structural build-out, electrical and plumbing upgrades, HVAC installation, paving, and exterior improvements. Leases for the other onsite structures produce additional income.

Summary

Competition:

This is where other repair shops send customers when they can’t diagnose complex problems. The business has an established and defensible niche in Santa Fe and attracts customers from surrounding communities.

Potential Growth:

The shop’s 6,000-square-foot facility provides room for additional technicians. Its high-visibility location, strong demand, and 5-star reputation create a clear path to increase throughput and revenue.