Automotive and mechanical service centre, 17 years trading
About the business
An automotive and mechanical service centre in Ipswich CBD, Queensland. It has more than 17 years of trading and serves private and fleet customers. The workshop has 4 hoists and modern tools. A mechanic owner/operator is required, and the head mechanic is available to remain after the sale. It is sold as a franchise. The reason given for the sale is that the owners are seeking a change for family reasons. The broker reports a prominent, high-visibility location with easy access and a loyal, repeat customer base.
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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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