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Leasehold Car Sales Site – Established Business with Huge Growth Potential – Ipswich An excellent opportunity to acquire a well-located car sales business in Ipswich, with an established trading history and massive scope for growth under a more hands-on owner.
The site forms part of a larger automotive premises that also includes an MOT station.
Key Features: Well-established car sales business with solid local presence Leasehold site in a prominent, accessible Ipswich location Space for 20-24 vehicles Strong footfall and roadside visibility Currently operated as a secondary focus to the owner’s MOT business Huge untapped potential with increased stock turnover, marketing and active management Suitable for both experienced motor trade professionals and first-time business owners The current owner primarily runs the MOT side of the site and is unable to dedicate the time and energy the car sales business truly deserves.
As a result, the car sales operation is underutilised, presenting a fantastic opportunity for a motivated buyer to significantly increase turnover through more active management, better stock rotation, and focused advertising.
This is a turnkey business ready to be taken to the next level by a driven operator.
Note: our client also owns and is selling their MOT station on the site under reference number RX594363 if someone is interested in purchasing both.
To find out more or arrange a viewing, please contact us now.
RX594472 Location The premises is ideally located in a high-visibility trading position within a densely populated residential area, offering strong potential for passing trade.
Situated just 1.2 miles from the town centre and train station, it benefits from excellent local access and convenience.
Tenure New Lease available for a term to be agreed with our clients current rent payable at £21,600 per annum exclusive.
Trading Hours Wednesday - Sunday 9 am - 6 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Staff The vendors run the business, with no additional members of staff.
Turnover Turnover information can be disclosed to seriously interested applicants on viewing the business Business Rates We are advised there are no business rates payable.
Interested parties are advised to make enquiries with the council to confirm. Legal Costs Each party to be responsible for their own, with the landlords legal cost to be split 50/50.
Disclaimer Whilst every care is taken to ensure that these particulars are correct, accuracy is no way guaranteed and none of the information supplied forms part of any contract.
Acceptance of these particulars constitutes a contract to the effect that all negotiations for the business or property will be made through Gilbert & Rose otherwise the purchaser will be equally responsible with the vendor for damages equal to the amount of our commission.
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