Automotive Service
Established Auto Repair Shop
for Sale | Howard Auto Clinic
Howard, South Dakota
More than 30 years serving Howard and the surrounding area, operating from a purpose-built facility on the main street, with the real estate included.
Overview
More than 30 years in Howard
Howard Auto Clinic is a well-established auto repair business serving Howard, South Dakota and the surrounding area for more than 30 years. With a reputation for dependable service and experienced workmanship, the business remains consistently busy year-round and is known in the local market.
The company operates from a purpose-built facility on Howard’s main street, offering excellent visibility and convenient access for customers. With stable operations and meaningful local demand, this opportunity is well-positioned for a buyer seeking an established service business in a community-centered area.
Included in the sale
What transfers with the business
- Real estate. The purpose-built facility on Howard’s main street is included at a stated value of $215,000.
- Shop equipment. Furniture, fixtures, and equipment transfer with the business at a stated value of $75,000.
- Parts inventory. Approximately $6,000 in inventory on hand at close.
- Local reputation. More than three decades of name recognition and repeat customers in the Howard market.
Buyer profile
Who this opportunity fits
Owner Operators
Buyers seeking an established service business with steady local demand rather than the risk of building one from nothing.
Working Technicians
Experienced technicians ready to own the shop they work in, stepping into equipment, customers, and a known name.
Regional Shop Groups
Operators adding a location in a community-centered market where an established shop already carries the local relationships.
Real Estate Minded Buyers
Buyers who want hard property behind the purchase, with the main street facility included at a stated value.
Next Steps
How a buyer moves forward
A clear path from first inquiry to detailed review, structured to protect the seller and to keep serious buyers moving without wasted time.
Submit Your Request
Send your details through the form, or call the broker directly. Every inquiry is reviewed personally.
Sign the NDA
A non-disclosure agreement protects the seller’s employees and customers while the business operates.
Review the Full Package
Financials, operations, and the full scope of the opportunity are released once the NDA is signed.
Meet and Move Forward
Questions, a seller conversation, and a facility visit when appropriate, then offer and diligence.
Buyer Questions
Questions buyers ask about this listing
Is the real estate included in the asking price?
Yes. The purpose-built facility on Howard’s main street is included at a stated value of $215,000, which is roughly half the asking price. Buyers should weigh this as a property-backed acquisition rather than on earnings alone.
Why are SDE and EBITDA different numbers?
SDE reflects the total financial benefit available to a single owner who works in the business, including owner compensation and benefits. EBITDA reflects earnings after paying a market-rate manager to run it. Owner operators generally underwrite to SDE, while buyers planning to hire a manager look at EBITDA.
What information do I receive after signing an NDA?
Once a non-disclosure agreement is in place, we provide detailed information about the business including financial performance, operations, equipment schedules, and the full scope of the opportunity. Until then, details remain confidential to protect the seller’s employees and customers.
How long has the business been operating?
Howard Auto Clinic has served Howard and the surrounding area for more than 30 years. That length of history in a community-centered market is a meaningful part of what a buyer acquires, because the customer relationships come with it.
Who is this opportunity best suited for?
A buyer seeking an established service business with steady local demand. That includes owner operators, experienced technicians ready to own a shop, regional operators adding a location, and buyers who want real property behind the purchase.
Get Started
Serious about this one?
Send your details and the listing broker will follow up directly. Every inquiry is reviewed personally, not routed to a queue.
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