Automotive and mechanical service centre, 17 years trading
About the business
An automotive and mechanical service centre in the heart of Ipswich CBD, Queensland. It has been operating for 17+ years and serves private and fleet customers. The workshop is fully equipped with 4 hoists and modern tools. It has franchise brand backing. The head mechanic is available to remain after the sale. Stock is extra. The reason given for the sale is that the current owners are seeking a change for family reasons. The broker reports that a mechanic owner/operator is required.
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Asking price$229,000
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Your cash$68,700
Secured loan, 7 years at 6.98%$160,300
Each month
Loan repayment$2,420
Repayments each month
$2,420
Over 7 years you repay $203,094, of which $42,794 is interest.
Secured on property: the RBA's average for small business new loans secured on residential property, August 2026. Lenders set their own rates and terms, and this leaves out stamp duty and fees. Source: Reserve Bank of Australia 2026.
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