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HS Listing ID-69364 Price Breakdown: $3,999,999 total, $1,499,999 business and $2,500,000 real estate. -Auto Recycler & Used Parts Yard: Licensed auto salvage and used parts recycler (not a repair or... Businesses Franchises Brokers Loading... Est 1993 Auto Salvage & Used Parts Yard, $850K Net + Real Estate Suffolk County, NY Asking Price:$3,999,999 Cash Flow (SDE):$856,892 EBITDA:Not Disclosed Gross Revenue:$2,495,291 Real Estate:$2,500,000 Established:1993 Est 1993 Auto Salvage & Used Parts Yard, $850K Net + Real Estate Business Description HS Listing ID-69364Price Breakdown: $3,999,999 total, $1,499,999 business and $2,500,000 real estate.-Auto Recycler & Used Parts Yard: Licensed auto salvage and used parts recycler (nota repair or body shop). Buys salvage and end-of-life vehicles, dismantles them, resellsusable parts, and monetizes the rest through scrap, crushed vehicles, and catalyticconverter cores.-Established 1993: Over 30 years in the same trade area.-Real Estate Included: Freestanding building with zoned yard space and good truckaccess. Salvage-suitable industrial zoning is increasingly scarce and hard to replicate.-High Transaction Volume: Steady day-to-day parts and counter demand across manyindividual sales, not a few large accounts.-Diversified Revenue: Counter and online parts, wholesale whole-vehicle sales to thetrade, scrap and crushed cars, catalytic converters, towing, and export. No customerrepair work and no rebuilt-title vehicles.-Owner Involvement: Oversight role, frequently offsite between this location and Floridawhile running other interests. A long-tenured executive assistant handles day-to-dayoperations, giving a semi-absentee profile with management in place.-Staff: Lean team of 4: 1 yard worker, 1 driver, 2 office/counter staff, coordinated by theowner's right hand.-Online Sales Channel: Parts listed on Car-Part.com and online marketplaces,extending reach well beyond the local area. Export buyers and container relationshipsadd another outlet.-Multiple Supply Channels: Vehicles sourced through major auction platforms,insurance channels, police auctions, and direct street/walk-in purchases.-Systems Included: Industry-standard salvage inventory software and Car-Part.com withdigital recordkeeping. GPS on yard and dispatch vehicles, plus a recently installedsecurity camera and yard lighting system.-Property Details: ~7,500 SF on ~0.6 acres, zoned G Industrial. 14-foot clear ceiling,three drive-in doors, street-to-street yard access, gas heat, connected sewer.-Property Taxes: ~$24,712/year (Suffolk County $21,603 and Village $3,109).-Assets Included: Two forklifts (10,000 lb and 3,000-4,000 lb, ~10 years old), two delivery vehicles (2019 14-foot box truck, 2022 Ford Transit van), tire machine, computer system, parts inventory, and roughly 100 vehicles in the yard.-Licensed and Compliant: Holds required dismantler and salvage licensing; compliantwith state vehicle and scrap reporting.-Environmental Procedures in Place: Hazardous fluids drained, stored, and removedby a licensed hazardous waste company, with periodic regulatory inspections.-Growth Potential: Expand online listings for more out-of-area demand, scale existing export container relationships, and improve dismantling throughput and inventory turnover to raise revenue per vehicle.-Seller Financing Available: Seller open to financing a portion of the price for a qualified buyer.-Reason for Sale: Retirement.-Transition Support: Seller stays on site for a structured transition, introducing tradeaccounts, scrap buyers, suppliers, customers, and staff.A SIGNED CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED FOR THE EXACT LOCATION Ad#:2514298 Detailed Information Support & Training: Yes. 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Why we like it
- Recession-proof cash generation with $857K in SDE on $2.5M revenue, serving the essential aftermarket auto parts demand that actually increases during economic downturns when consumers repair rather than replace vehicles. The business operates in multiple revenue streams including parts sales, scrap metal, catalytic converters, and export, creating natural hedges against commodity price volatility.
- Established 30-year operation with semi-absentee ownership already proven, supported by a long-tenured executive assistant and lean 4-person team that handles day-to-day operations. The business has surviving zoning for salvage operations on 0.6 acres of industrial land in Suffolk County, an increasingly scarce and irreplaceable competitive moat.
- Multiple tailwinds including the aging vehicle fleet driving higher parts demand, rising scrap metal and catalytic converter values, and growing export markets for used parts. The shift toward online parts sales through Car-Part.com and digital marketplaces extends reach well beyond the local market, with established container relationships for export already in place.
- Clear operational leverage opportunities with underutilized online presence and export channels, while the seller financing availability and structured transition support significantly reduce execution risk for an experienced operator looking to scale throughput and inventory turnover.
How to improve it
- Maximize online parts listings across all major platforms beyond just Car-Part.com, including eBay Motors, Amazon, and specialized automotive marketplaces to capture higher-margin out-of-area demand. Implement dynamic pricing based on part scarcity and demand patterns to optimize revenue per vehicle processed.
- Scale the export container business by developing direct relationships with overseas buyers and establishing regular shipping schedules for whole vehicles and bulk parts. This higher-margin channel can significantly increase revenue per vehicle while reducing local storage requirements.
- Implement systematic inventory management to increase vehicle processing throughput from acquisition to full monetization, reducing yard dwell time and improving cash conversion cycles. Track dismantling productivity metrics and optimize the parts-to-scrap decision process based on market data.
- Develop strategic relationships with local auto repair shops, collision centers, and mechanics to create consistent wholesale parts demand channels. Offer delivery services and preferred pricing to build recurring commercial accounts beyond the current walk-in retail model.
- Expand the towing and vehicle acquisition channels through partnerships with insurance companies, fleet operators, and auto auctions to ensure consistent inventory flow. Consider offering pickup services for individual car owners to capture more direct acquisitions at better margins.
Diligence notes
- Verify all environmental compliance documentation including hazardous waste disposal records, regulatory inspection reports, and current licensing status for dismantler operations. Confirm the property's industrial zoning status and any pending municipal changes that could affect salvage operations, as this zoning is increasingly restricted.
- Review the salvage inventory software data to understand average inventory turns, parts pricing strategies, and the mix between high-value parts versus scrap metal revenues. Analyze seasonal patterns and verify the claimed 100-vehicle yard capacity against actual processing throughput.
- Examine the real estate valuation methodology for the $2.5M property component, including recent industrial land comps in Suffolk County and any environmental assessments. Confirm property taxes are current and understand any pending municipal assessments or zoning challenges.
- Validate the semi-absentee operations model by interviewing the executive assistant and key staff members, reviewing daily operational procedures, and understanding the actual owner involvement required. Confirm all trade relationships including scrap buyers, auction access, and export container logistics are transferable to a new owner.