Automotive · Buy-side
Buy a auto repair shop in Canada.
Sell or acquire an auto repair shop in Canada.
SDE multiple range
2.5–4×
EBITDA multiple range
4.5–7×
Typical close timeline
6–10 months
What you're buying
What makes a auto repair shop valuable.
These are the value drivers SAZ verifies in diligence and protects through deal structure.
Bay count & equipment
Licensed technicians
Fleet/commercial accounts
Location
Due diligence focus
What to investigate carefully.
Specific to auto repair shops. SAZ runs full DD; these are the make-or-break areas.
Technician retention
Fleet contracts
Environmental (oil, refrigerant)
Competition
Who else buys auto repair shops.
Understanding the buyer pool helps you price competitively and structure your offer.
Auto repair chains (Mr. Lube, Midas)
Owner-operators
PE rollups
By city
Buy a auto repair shop in these 30 Canadian markets.
Related
Also relevant.
Buying a auto repair shop?
Define your acquisition criteria with a senior partner.
30-minute call. NDA-protected. info@Sedighi.ca or (604) 632-4959.
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