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Free guides, playbooks and courses for buying or selling an auto repair shop, collision centre or dealership in Canada — licensing, equipment and property included.

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The fastest way in.

Three places to start, picked by the Deavo editorial team for automotive buyers and sellers.

Guide
Where value hides in an auto shop

A stable technician team and a repeat customer base often outweigh the bay count — and the land may be the biggest asset.

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Playbook
Selling an auto repair or collision business

A start-to-finish walkthrough: licensing, equipment certification, environmental checks and property.

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Course
Valuing an automotive business

A short self-paced track on SDE multiples, separating real estate from the business, and Canadian benchmarks.

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Sector snapshot

Automotive, by the numbers.

2.0–3.5×
Typical SDE multiple
6–12 mo
Avg. time to sell
#1
Diligence snag: property & environmental

Figures are illustrative ranges based on comparable Canadian transactions, not a valuation, deal or investment opinion — a human reviews any number you rely on.

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Plain-English definitions for automotive M&A terms.
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Sector benchmarks sourced from Statistics Canada & ISED.
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Diligence is overwhelming
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Licensing & environmental before I close
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Inside a path: “I’m ready to sell my shop”
01Article
Licensing and environmental checks in an auto sale
02Guide
Selling an auto repair business in Canada
03Expert Answer
“Does the property come with the shop?”
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Editor’s pick
Valuing an auto shop: business vs. real estate
Guide · 8 min read
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Financing an automotive acquisition (incl. CSBFP)
Article · 6 min read
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Due diligence for auto repair businesses
Video & podcast · in production
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01How much is an auto repair shop worth?Valuation→02Does a dealer registration transfer to the buyer?Regulatory→03What environmental checks apply to a garage sale?Regulatory→04Is the property sold with the business?Legal→05Does CSBFP financing cover an auto shop purchase?Financing→
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Sources

Every regulatory requirement and figure referenced on this automotive page traces to a primary source. Links were last checked on the dates shown.

  1. 01
    Ontario Motor Vehicle Industry CouncilRegulator
    How to Become a Dealer in Ontario
    omvic.ca·Checked Aug 14, 2026
  2. 02
    Treadstone LawLegal commentary
    Environmental Liabilities to Check Before Buying a Business in Ontario
    treadstonelaw.ca·Checked Aug 14, 2026
  3. 03
    Treadstone LawLegal commentary
    Equipment and Asset Condition Checks Before Buying a Business in Ontario
    treadstonelaw.ca·Checked Aug 14, 2026
  4. 04
    Canada Revenue AgencyGovernment
    Selling a business
    canada.ca·Checked Aug 14, 2026
  5. 05
    Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaGovernment
    Canada Small Business Financing Program
    ised-isde.canada.ca·Checked Aug 14, 2026
  6. 06
    Treadstone LawLegal commentary
    Buying & Selling a Business
    treadstonelaw.ca·Checked Aug 14, 2026

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