Automotive
Garage and MOT station valuations, independently prepared.
A written, evidenced valuation of an independent garage, MOT station, bodyshop or tyre and service centre — labour recovery, bay capacity and tenure treated properly. Fixed fee from £495, delivered in three working days.
Independent.We don't sell businesses. No success fee.
- 1,000+ UK business valuations
- 17 years of brokering & valuing experience
- Fixed fee from £495 — no hourly billing
- Report delivered in 3 working days
Fixed fee from £495
Written report in 3 working days. Quote back within the hour, no obligation.
1,000+ UK valuations completed. We don't sell businesses, so there's no incentive to move the figure.
What the figure usually turns on
Labour recovery, not turnover
Hours sold against hours available, effective labour rate and the split between labour and parts income determine profitability. Parts turnover at low margin flatters revenue and does little for value.
MOT authorisation and bay capacity
An MOT bay is both a profit centre and a customer acquisition channel. Class authorisation, number of ramps and testable capacity all feed the figure, and the authorisation does not automatically transfer in every deal structure.
Technician retention and qualifications
Skilled technicians, MOT testers and EV or hybrid qualification are the sector's constraint. An owner who is also the lead technician is a discount, not an asset.
Customer base and repeat work
Service plans, fleet and trade accounts and a repeat retail database are worth more than passing trade. We evidence repeat rate rather than assume it.
Freehold, lease terms and equipment
Freehold sites are separated from trading value and can carry alternative-use value in their own right. Lease length, break clauses, ramp and diagnostic equipment age all matter.
Typical benchmarks
Indicative UK ranges only. Tenure, MOT capacity, technician cover and location move these figures substantially — your report is built from your own accounts and comparable transactions.
Trading value and property value are different questions
Many garage sales are ultimately property transactions with a business attached. Combining the two into one figure produces a number that no buyer, lender or court can use.
We value the trading business on normalised earnings and identify where the property value begins, so the two can be negotiated separately.
Independent, with no onward mandate
We don't sell businesses and take no commission, so the figure isn't set to win a listing.
The reports are used for sale preparation, share transfers, divorce and probate matters, funder requests and HMRC submissions.
This is for you if…
- —You're planning to sell or retire from a garage or MOT station.
- —You're buying and want the asking price and labour recovery tested.
- —You need a valuation for probate, a divorce or a share transfer.
- —A funder has asked for an independent view before lending.
Common questions
How much is a garage business worth in the UK?
Most independent UK garages and MOT stations sell on a multiple of adjusted profit rather than turnover. An owner-worked garage typically trades at around 1.5 to 3 times seller's discretionary earnings, and a managed site with technicians and an MOT tester already in place at around 3 to 4.5 times. Freehold premises are valued separately from the trading business, not folded into the same figure.
Does MOT authorisation add value when I sell?
Yes, but only where it transfers with the deal. An MOT bay is both a profit centre and a way of winning repeat servicing work, so class authorisation, ramp count and testable capacity all feed the valuation. In an asset sale the authorisation does not automatically pass to the buyer, so we state the assumption we have valued on.
Is the freehold included in the valuation?
We value the trading business on normalised earnings and identify separately where property value begins, so the two can be negotiated on their own terms. Many garage sites also carry alternative-use value. Where a formal property figure is needed we flag that a red-book valuation should sit alongside our report.
What does a garage valuation cost and how long does it take?
A straightforward garage or MOT station valuation is a fixed fee from £495, agreed in writing before any work starts, with the written report delivered within three working days of receiving your accounts and management figures.
Want the number for your business?
Tell us the sector and rough turnover and we'll come back with what your valuation would involve.
Request a garage or MOT station valuation.
An independent, fully evidenced figure in three working days. Fixed fee from £495.
Independent.We don't sell businesses. No success fee.
- 1,000+ UK business valuations
- 17 years of brokering & valuing experience
- Fixed fee from £495 — no hourly billing
- Report delivered in 3 working days