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Automotive Business For Sale
Kaeo, Northland, New Zealand
Vehicle repairs and servicing since 1991 Price reduced, Vendor keen to sell Kaeo, 111 km north of Whangarei and 71 km south of Kaitaia, is the gateway to the renowned Whangaroa Harbour with its pristine beaches and great fishing and diving. Kaeo is also on the main tourist route to Doubtless Bay and Cape Reinga and thousands of holiday-makers pass through the township each summer on their way to and from Northland's majestic beaches. This area of eastern Northland is entirely reliant on road transport for day-to-day living, farming and forestry. Having a reliable vehicle is essential and C T Automotive has been providing maintenance and breakdown services since 1991. 
Hoists at south end of workshop
C T Automotive is the sole MTA Assured mechanical operator for 30 km north, or south, of Kaeo. Customers come from Kaeo and nearby Whangaroa (local residents, schools, the hospital, local businesses) and from a wide rural area stretching from Mangonui in the north to the coastal area surrounding Matauri Bay in the east. The business is extremely busy during the summer months and every holiday season. After 17 years, the owner Colin Telfer has put his automotive business on to the market. C T Automotive is a well-known Northland business that benefits from an excellent working relationship with BP Kaeo, the service station that is located in front of the workshop. It would ideally suit an owner-mechanic who wants to buy an established 5-day business with time off to enjoy all that this part of Northland has to offer - fishing, boating, diving and water sports. It also includes a small apartment that would be ideal for short-term accommodation. Business revenue comes from cash and account holders C T Automotive turns over more than $250,000 annually from: - Retail Sales - tyres, parts, oil, batteries
- Automotive Services - vehicle servicing and repairs, Warrants of Fitness, wheel balancing, puncture repairs
- Vehicle Breakdown Service - CT Automotive is an AA and First Assistance Contractor. This brings constant work all year round with the summer months and holiday season being especially busy.
Freehold land and building with a leasehold option C T Automotive has a 1200 square metre property on Leigh Street in Kaeo. The property is at the rear of BP Kaeo Service Station and comprises a workshop building and ample parking.
The workshop building is seven years old with 6-bay construction and 4.2 m eaves. It is constructed on a concrete floor with timber truss and portal frames and rafters, Galvaclad exterior longrun Coloursteel cladding with some Clearlite roof panels. Internal walls are lined to 2.8 metres with triboard lining. 
Near-new workshop building with central office
There is a roller door for access on the northern wall and three other roller doors on the east wall, each leading to a workshop hoist. The office and reception (18 square metres) are ideally located in the middle of the workshop space. There is a separate entrance to reception for the public. The workshop has a stock storage area (not a separate room) a lunch room and a staff toilet. The premises also include a mezzanine with a one bedroomed self-contained accommodation unit reached by an internal stairway. Assets being sold A complete list of all assets being sold is available to interested buyers. Main items include: Fittings and fixtures: - Benches, work benches, tyre racks, counters, shelving, storage cupboards, office reception counter
- Light fittings, floor coverings (office and waiting room), cash drawer, alarm
Plant and equipment: - Hoists - 1 x Istobel 2500 kg, 2 x Rav 3000 kg, Hamilton crane
- Axle stands, engine stand, hydraulic trans lifter
- MIG welder, gas welding plant, press, grinder, vices (2), drill press
- Wheel balancer, tyre changing machine
- Headlight beam setter, battery charger, parts washer
- Compressor, air guns, water blaster
Vehicle: - 1991 Mazda Titan vehicle transporter
Mazda transporter, ideal for vehicle recovery
Office: - XP Pro computer (new Oct 2006), printer/scanner/fax/copier (new Oct 2006)
- SAM Workshop Management Information System, filing cabinet, cash drawer
- Eftpos terminal, phones (3), couches and table in waiting area
Well equipped office with customer waiting area
Day to day management Business Hours:
Monday to Friday - 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.
Weekends - closed. Staff:
C T Automotive is operated by the owner (a mechanic) with assistance from another mechanic and an office person. Licences:
LTNZ - Warrant of Fitness Authority for car, trailer, motorcycles and light trucks.
Member MTA (Motor Trade Association).
HT Licence with V endorsement for Vehicle Transporter. Customer Database:
The business sale will include a customer database along with relevant catalogues, price lists and manuals. Stock:
Stock ($10,000 to $12,000) will comprise mainly new spare parts and tyres. Advertising and Promotion:
C T Automotive advertises via building signage, a listing in Telecom Yellow Pages and advertisements in local newspapers. The business has operated for more than 15 years under the same ownership and referrals from locals are an important source of customers. C T Automotive also contributes to community projects through contributions and sponsorships. Call Colin or Daphne on +64 9 405 0430 Kaeo and the majestic Whangaroa Harbour Kaeo is a small town of about 500 residents with a surrounding rural community of around 4,000. Businesses in Kaeo mainly service the local farming community as well as passing tourist traffic on the Twin Coast Discovery Highway. Kaeo is just 6 minutes from the beautiful Whangaroa Harbour, said to be the most picturesque harbour in the World. The Harbour was created by volcanic activity and the dramatic towering cliff faces, waterfalls and coves offer spectacular scenery that can only be seen from a boat. Whangaroa Harbour has an exciting history that spans early Maori, the milling of the local kauri forest, and big game fishing. Today, Whangaroa Harbour offers marina, boat ramp, big game fishing, bottom fishing, diving, sailing, sea kayaking, tramping and hiking Kaeo is close to famous Matauri Bay, one of New Zealand's most picturesque beaches. Matauri Bay is home to the sunken Greenpeace Ship "Rainbow Warrior" and offers a world class diving destination. Northland has a mild subtropical climate. Summers tend to be warm and humid, while winters are usually mild with many parts of the region having only a few light frosts each year. To find out more about Kaeo and Northland, click on: http://www.farnorthnz.com/index.php http://whangaroa.co.nz/Kaeo.cfm
http://www.whangaroa.co.nz/History.cfm
http://www.kaeoprimary.school.nz/
http://www.northland.org.nz
http://www.northland.co.nz/Northland.cfm
http://www.nrc.govt.nz/ |
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