RAPT Business Brokers
Case Study: Queens Village Auto Body
Full-Service Auto Body Repair Shop – Successfully Marketed by RAPT
Snapshot
- Industry: Auto Body & Collision Repair
- Location: Queens Village, NY
- Founded: 1978 (family-owned since the 1950s)
- Facility: ~5,500 sq. ft. shop + 11,200 sq. ft. lot
- Employees: 7 FT + 2 owners
- Revenue (2021): $1,478,539
- SDE (2021): $318,615 (incl. RE)
- Offering Options:
- Option A: $725,000 (Business + Lease)
- Option B: $2,575,000 (Business + Real Estate)
- Seller Financing: Attractive terms available to qualified buyers
The Opportunity
Queens Village Auto Body is a fully licensed, long-established collision repair facility operating for more than 60 years. With strong DRP relationships (Allstate, State Farm, USAA, Liberty Mutual, Hanover, SafeCo, and others), the shop maintains steady annual volume of 400–500 repair jobs with average ticket values of $3,700–$4,000.
The business includes a fully equipped body shop, paint shop, frame machines, spray booth, and all required licenses—making it a turnkey opportunity for an operator or strategic buyer seeking expansion in a high-demand market.
RAPT’s Engagement
RAPT was retained exclusively to prepare the business for sale, develop a comprehensive CBR, and manage the full buyer process.
What RAPT Delivered
- Professional Business Review: Clear presentation of financials, DRP relationships, equipment, and real estate value.
- Strategic Positioning: Highlighted dual-option structure (business-only or business + RE) to broaden buyer pool.
- Targeted Outreach: Focused on experienced operators, multi-shop owners, and buyers seeking NYC-licensed facilities.
- Deal Structuring: Guided financing terms, lease structure, and transition planning.
- Confidential Process Management: Coordinated NDAs, buyer qualification, tours, and due diligence.
Outcome
RAPT successfully positioned Queens Village Auto Body as a rare, fully licensed, high-reputation facility with strong DRP relationships and valuable real estate. The offering generated qualified buyer interest and demonstrated RAPT’s ability to market complex, asset-heavy businesses with multiple deal structures.
Why This Case Matters
This engagement highlights RAPT’s expertise in:
- Marketing long-established, family-owned businesses
- Structuring flexible deal options to maximize buyer interest
- Presenting operational, financial, and real estate value clearly
- Managing confidentiality and guiding both sides through a disciplined process
RAPT Business Brokers continues to help business owners achieve successful transitions with clarity, professionalism, and strategic execution.