Wheel Repair Business
Curb rash, bent rims, and powder coating make for quietly durable cash flow
Bottom line
Worth studying, but do not buy without strong local proof.
Wheel repair shops refinish, straighten, weld, powder coat, and repaint damaged alloy wheels for dealerships, body shops, tire stores, and retail drivers. The surprising angle is that cosmetic wheel damage is common, insurance-adjacent, and much cheaper to repair than replace, which creates an easy sales pitch. Dealers especially like the business because a repaired wheel can lift used-car gross profit fast.
Avg Revenue
$900K
Profit Margin
24%
Acquisition Multiple
2x - 4x
Startup Cost
$40K - $180K
How It Works
Customers drop off damaged wheels or the shop picks up from dealership and body-shop accounts. The operator strips, straightens, welds, machines, repaints, or powder coats the wheel, then returns it for reinstall. Revenue comes from per-wheel jobs, wholesale dealer accounts, and upsells like color changes or CNC finishes.
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Why it may work
- +SBA dataset shows 85 recent comparable loans
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Real Acquisitions in This Category
SBA 7(a) change-of-ownership loans · NAICS 811121 · Automotive Body, Paint, and Interior Repair and Maintenance
Deal Size Distribution
Deal Flow Over Time
Financing Profile
Recent Comparable Deals
| Closed | State | Loan | Implied deal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | MI | $799K | $940K |
| Mar 2026 | CA | $2.4M | $2.8M |
| Mar 2026 | TX | $2.8M | $3.3M |
| Mar 2026 | AZ | $1.7M | $2.0M |
| Feb 2026 | CA | $329K | $387K |
| Feb 2026 | KS | $416K | $489K |
| Feb 2026 | NC | $711K | $837K |
| Feb 2026 | CA | $825K | $971K |
| Feb 2026 | NY | $3.9M | $4.6M |
| Jan 2026 | IN | $749K | $881K |
Source: SBA 7(a) FOIA dataset, filtered to acquisitions (loans where business age is "Change of Ownership"). Implied deal size assumes an 85% loan-to-purchase ratio, a common SBA change-of-ownership structure. Charge-off rate shown only when 10+ loans have resolved (paid in full or charged off). Interest rates reflect last 24 months only. Actual deal values vary with equity injections, seller financing, and working capital terms.
Pros
- +Strong repeat business from dealerships and tire shops
- +Repairs are much cheaper than full wheel replacement
- +Low footprint compared with many automotive service businesses
- +Can add mobile service or wholesale pickup routes over time
Cons
- -Quality control matters because bad finishes trigger costly rework
- -Revenue can dip if dealer relationships weaken
- -Specialized equipment and paint workflow require discipline
Best For
Operators who like B2B automotive accounts, tangible before-and-after work, and modest capex
Operating Costs
BizBuySell search snippets show one Spokane wheel repair shop with roughly $967K gross profit and about $242K adjusted net income, while a Kwicksilver-style operator showed about $99K cash flow. Main costs are technician labor, powder coating and paint materials, rent, and equipment upkeep.
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Where to Buy
Search result snippet highlighted a Spokane wheel repair business with 2024 gross profit and adjusted net income disclosed
Search result snippet referenced wheel straightening, repair, and powder coating with cash flow disclosed
Industry operator showing the common service mix of refinishing, straightening, welding, and cosmetic repair
Acquisition Score
Scores margin (30), entry multiple (25), SBA market depth (20), category risk (15), and deal momentum (10). Higher = better acquisition candidate.
Quick Facts
- Category
- service
- Difficulty
- 3/5
- Buy price
- $1.8M–$3.6M
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