Auto Repair & Service · Kamloops, BC

Sell your auto repair business in Kamloops

Independent auto repair is a $20B+ Canadian market with consolidator interest from regional PE-backed groups. Independent shops sell at 2.5x–4x SDE; specialty (transmission, body, performance) at slightly higher multiples. Body shops with insurance DRP (Direct Repair Program) status command premium prices.

In Kamloops: Industrial along TransCanada, downtown retail and professional services, Aberdeen and Sahali residential services.

The Kamloops market for auto repair sales

Interior industrial and resource-services hub.

Transportation hub (TransCanada and Yellowhead). Mining and forestry industries support equipment, parts, and services. Growing residential supports retail and services.

What buyers want in a auto repair business

  • Documented customer database with service history
  • Younger mechanic team (Red Seal preferred)
  • Modern equipment with maintenance records
  • Environmental compliance documentation
  • Manufacturer dealer/certified relationships

Who buys auto repair businesses in Kamloops

Regional auto-service consolidators (PE-backed)
Franchise systems (Midas, Mr. Lube, Speedy)
Independent operators expanding to multi-shop
Strategic acquirers (dealerships adding service capacity)

Frequently asked questions

Thinking of selling your Kamloops auto repair business?

Start with a confidential valuation and an honest read on what it could be worth in today's Kamloops market.

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