Car bodyshop and paint shop for sale in Dorchester, trading for 17 years, ready for operation

Description

MCHV Limited operates as a Car Bodyshop and Paint Shop, specialising in:· Car Body Repair & Car Paintshop· Accident and cosmetic damage repair· Quick repair for Car dealers and Car TradersThe business has been trading continuously since 2008 and is well recognised in the local market.Annual turnover: approximately £160,000 per year, including approximately £60,000 cash work.2. Staffing Structure Current in-house staff: · 1 Painter - £2,200 per month (willing to remain after sale)Active subcontractor network:· Specialist welder - £15/hour· Upholstery/interior repair specialist - job-based pricing· Dent removal company - job-based pricingRecruitment pipeline active: interviews scheduled with two additional painters. Seller can assist with hiring and team expansion after takeover.3. Management & Handover · Proposed handover period - 1 month · Full operational and supplier handover included · Assistance with recruitment and workflow setup available · Support offered for workshop scaling or process optimisation4. Property & Lease · Lease term: 5 years from March 2026, with lease extension · Option for buyer to purchase property from landlord in the future5. Operating Costs Premises rent: · £1,666 VAT per monthUtilities:· Electricity - ~£300/month· Gas for spray booth - ~£300 every 2 months· Internet/Phone - ~£35/month6. Asset List Included in Sale (Estimated Value ~£55,000) · Spray Booth “Combi” - fully working ventilation and heating system - £25,000 · Kaeser screw compressor - £8,000 · Paint room with computer and mixing system - £12,000 · General workshop and bodyshop tools - £10,000 · Intangible assets (brand, website, Facebook page, client base, trading history, same phone number since 2008) - £10,0007. Transaction Overview · Transaction type: 100% Share Sale - MCHV Limited · Asking price: £65,000 · Sale includes: all equipment, tools, business operations, brand, logo, website, Facebook page, customer base, and trading history.Customer mix includes:· Main dealer trade work (Mazda, Honda, Nissan dealers)· Used car traders from Dorchester and the area· Local private customersAsking Price Justification - £65,0001. £55,000 Asset Base Included - Fully installed, operational bodyshop and paint equipment already generating revenue - no setup investment required.2. Established Since 2008 - 17 years continuous trading with recognised local reputation, stable identity, and long-standing customer trust.3. Proven Annual Turnover ~£160,000 - Demonstrated revenue stream, including both trade and private work, with strong repeat customer flow.4. Turn-Key Operation - Staff, subcontractors, premises, and workflow already in place - buyer can operate immediately from day one.5. Dealer & Trade Advantage - Ideal for car dealers or traders to repair and prepare their own vehicles in-house, increasing margins and reducing outsourcing costs.6. Brand & Customer Base Included - Trading name, website, Facebook page, repeat clients, dealer relationships, and same phone number since 2008 transfer with the sale.7. Secure, Ready & Scalable Site - Long lease with extension option and property purchase possibility provides stability and room for business expansion.