Industries
WHAT WE DO
Automotive & Mechanical Businesses
RPM Shop Sales specializes in the brokerage of automotive repair and mechanical service businesses.
- WE SELL SHOPS.
Independent Automotive Repair Shops
You’ve spent years building a shop that people rely on. Customers know your name. Your team knows how you want things done. And whether you’re still turning wrenches or running the front, the business still runs through you more than you’d like to admit. At some point, the question shifts from “how do I grow this?” to “what does this look like without me?”
- 3+ bays with steady, repeat customer flow
- General mechanical work that keeps the schedule full
- A team in place you want taken care of when you step away
Specialty Automotive Service Businesses
You built your reputation on doing something most shops can’t. Whether it’s diesel, transmission, European, or performance work—people come to you because you know your lane. That specialization creates value, but it also means fewer buyers truly understand what they’re looking at.
- Known locally for a specific type of work
- Specialized tools, equipment, and expertise
- Revenue tied to a niche customer base or capability
Multi-Location Automotive Operations
At some point, this stopped being just a shop and became a business with moving parts. Multiple locations, multiple teams, and a lot more responsibility than when you started. You’ve likely stepped back from the day-to-day in some areas—but not all of them.
- Two or more locations operating under one brand
- Managers in place, but ownership still involved
- Systems that work—just not always consistently
Automotive Real Estate + Business Sales
You don’t just own the business—you own the dirt under it. That adds another layer to the decision. Do you sell both? Keep the property? Lease it back? These deals require thinking about income, control, and long-term value all at once.
- Shop operates in a building you own
- Option to sell business and real estate together or separately
- Lease structure becomes part of the deal
Franchise Automotive Repair Shops
You operate inside a larger brand, but you know the real performance comes down to how you run your location. There are rules, approvals, and expectations that come with the name—but the business is still yours to manage.
- Part of a national or regional automotive brand
- Subject to franchise approval and transfer requirements
- Ongoing fees and standards that impact performance
Own an Automotive Shop?
If you operate an automotive or mechanical business and are considering a sale — now or in the next 12–24 months — start with clarity.
We’ll discuss:
- Market positioning
- Valuation drivers
- Timing
- Structure
- Confidentiality
No inflated promises.
No generic advice.
Just disciplined guidance.