Buy a Auto Repair & Body Shops Business in Canada
Acquire auto repair shops and body shops across BC and Canada.
About This Industry
Independent auto repair and body shops are popular SMB acquisitions in Canada: real estate or long leases, equipment as collateral, technician-driven cash flow. Body shops have additional ICBC-related revenue dynamics in BC.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$300k - $2.5M
SDE Range
$120k - $500k
Multiple Range
2x - 3.5x SDE
Working Capital
30-45 days of cost
Why Buy in This Industry
- Real estate or long-term lease asset
- Equipment as financing collateral
- Recurring customer base in mature shops
- Recession-resistant essential service
- ICBC accredited body shop = recurring revenue
Key Risks to Diligence
- Technician retention
- Equipment age (alignment, frame, paint booth)
- ICBC accreditation maintenance (body shops)
- Environmental compliance (oil, paint, refrigerant)
- Lease cost vs revenue
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
BC body shops working with ICBC have very specific accreditation requirements. ICBC-accredited shops are highly desirable acquisition targets. Auto repair is strong across BC, including suburban Lower Mainland and interior cities.
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.
13Risk Analysis
Structured risk register covering financial, legal, operational, tax, and immigration risks.
19Integration
First 90-180 days: stabilize, retain, learn, then improve.
Auto Repair Acquisitions Across Canada
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