MOT, SERVICE & REPAIR GARAGE Grange Lane , Accrington , Lancashire, BB5 2BU

Property description

LOCATION
This MOT, service and repair car garage occupies a convenient trading location on Grange Lane in Accrington. Grange Lane can be accessed via Eastgate/Manchester Road (A680) and the location allows for ease of commuting throughout the town of Accrington. The surrounding areas comprise of dense residential locations providing a wealth of business for the garage.
DESCRIPTION
This MOT, service and repair car garage has been successfully operated by the present owner for many years and is only being marketed due to pending retirement. The premises in which the business operates is suitably fitted out providing a specific MOT station and separately accessed rear large building providing additional lifts and garage space with a mezzanine store.

This is a successfully operated and well known MOT and car repair garage and offers an excellent opportunity for an aspiring new business owner to develop the potential it provides. The business also benefits from a wealth of repeat and return trade and customers.

An important point the owner wishes to detail is that the MOT “Authorised Examiner” is Grange Lane Garage Ltd, therefore new owners / directors of the company may be able to continue operating, providing they are (or can employ) a Nominated Tester. Fully equipped CLASS 4 MOT Bay with recently installed electric roller shutter.
Electrical installation: ECA inspection / certification 2014.
Complement of fire extinguishers: inspected Oct 2014
Alarm system: Newly installed 2014.
ACCOMMODATION
MOT BAY: GIA: 73.8 sq m (796 sq ft)
Maximum depth: 12.2 m. Maximum width: 6 m
MAIN BUILDING:
Ground floor GIA: 138 sq m (1485 sq ft)
Mezzanine Storage: 77.6 sq m (835 sq ft)
COMBINED BUILDINGS: 289.4 SQ M (3115 SQ FT)

LEASE / LEGAL COSTS
A new FRI lease is available with terms to be negotiated.
The incoming tenant is to be responsible for the landlords legal fees incurred in the transaction.
MAY SELL
The owner of the business may sell the building. Price on application.
ACCOUNTS
Account information is available after an initial viewing and meeting with the owner.
INVENTORY
The garage is suitably fitted out with ramps and MOT testing equipment.
Compressed air system: Ingersoll Rand 2 stage 3 phase compressor - Piped through MOT bay and main workshop.
Main workshop equipped with:
Laycock 4 post vehicle lift, Bradbury 3 post wheel free vehicle lift, Boxford centre lathe, Epco engine crane
Trolley jack, Air assisted manual tyre fitting machine.
Assorted benches, steel cabinets, steel shelving.
Assorted selection of: equipment incl. Diagnostic tools and special tools. Consumables etc. Office equipped with: Floor safe, wall safe, filing cabinet, desk.
Mezzanine / first floor: Toilet and wash basin. Storage racking and shelving. LPG / Autogas. An abundance of Diagnostic / Testing equipment and some stock of spare parts to be included.