About the Business

Business ID: XB163257 - 40+ YEARS ESTABLISHED – VALUABLE ASSET BASE – LOYAL CLIENTS

With limited competition and strong demand, this long-established automotive exhaust business is ripe for expansion under a forward-thinking owner. Operating since the 1980s, the business has earned an enviable reputation based on product quality, workmanship and service, building a loyal client base across the automotive and transport industries. The business originally operated out of West Footscray before relocating to the current Laverton North premises in 2015 after outgrowing its previous location due to continued growth. The successful relocation demonstrates the strength of the business reputation and the loyalty of its established customer base.

BUSINESS HIGHLIGHTS:

- Specialist automotive exhaust business supplying car and truck exhausts, tailpipes, catalytic converters, extractors and custom-made exhaust systems for all vehicle types

- Proven long-term trading history with strong industry knowledge and customer relationships

- Expanded operation now featuring 6 hoists to improve capacity and profitability

- Established client base of approximately 850 customers, including car dealerships, truck businesses, private truck owners and private vehicle owners

- Strong supplier relationships ensuring a smooth transition to new ownership

- Expanded services to include towbars, with further potential to introduce additional mechanical services

- Extensive equipment list including Mandrel bender (valued at approximately $50,000), 6 hoists, benders, hydraulic press, welders, Datsun forklift and more

- Experienced team in place including 2 x full-time staff and 2 x part-time on-call staff members

- Offered for sale due to the passing of the owner-operator

The business will require relocation when the current lease expires in October 2026, providing an incoming owner with the flexibility to secure premises that best align with their future plans. Having successfully relocated previously, the business has demonstrated that its strong reputation, loyal customer base and quality service are not dependent on one specific location. A new location within the Footscray–Laverton area would allow continued access to the established customer base and strong repeat trade, while other strategic locations may also provide opportunities for future growth. Further growth opportunities exist through increased use of the Mandrel bender, expansion of truck exhaust services, additional mechanical offerings and the relaunch of the developed Onlin