Buy a Auto Dealerships Business in Canada
Acquire new or used auto dealerships in BC and across Canada.
About This Industry
Auto dealerships are major SMB acquisitions — typically $2M-$50M+ deal sizes, OEM approval requirements, floor-plan financing, and BC Vehicle Sales Authority (VSA) licensing. This is a specialist acquisition category.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$2M - $50M+
SDE Range
$500k - $5M+
Multiple Range
3x - 6x SDE + RE
Working Capital
30-60 days of inventory
Why Buy in This Industry
- Real estate component (where owned)
- Multi-stream revenue (new, used, F&I, parts, service)
- OEM exclusivity in geographic area
- Service revenue creates recurring base
- Family-business and owner-operator friendly
Key Risks to Diligence
- OEM approval and transfer process
- Floor-plan financing capacity
- VSA licence transfer (BC)
- Used-vehicle inventory exposure
- F&I product compliance
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
BC dealerships are governed by the Vehicle Sales Authority (VSA). OEM approval is a parallel process. Major BC dealership markets are Vancouver, Surrey, Langley, Coquitlam, Burnaby, Richmond, Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, and Nanaimo.
Our Edge in This Industry
Services We Apply
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
09Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
14Deal Structure
Design asset vs share, earn-out, VTB, holdback, and tax-optimized closing structure.
15Payment & Financing
Design and source the financing stack: bank, BDC, vendor, SBA, and equity.
Ready to Buy a Auto Dealers Business?
Start with a free 30-minute Discovery Call. We will review your situation, share what is realistic in this industry, and recommend next steps.
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