There are three service stations in Dargaville. One of them is BP, the only service station with a workshop and AA Express and the first BP after Orewa. Naturally people with BP Fuel cards, fuel discount vouchers and AA membership cards flock here. We have 9 pumps dispensing 2.2 million litres of unleaded 95, 91, and Diesel Fuel. We have LPG for vehicles and gas bottles as well. To control the forecourt and shop sales we have two state of the art touch screen computer terminal point of sale systems known as G5 with servillance camera system where every move and transaction is recorded.

Our three bay workshop is a very important part of this business. We are MTA approved workshop with two electric hoists with its own parts & computer room, and waiting room. Our workshop checks and issues Warrant of Fitness to vehicles and tractors. We carry out all mechanical repairs for all types of vehicle to a very good standard. It is fairly busy workshop patronized by very many farmers and other local residents.

AA Express franchise conducts new driving licence tests and issues Driving Licences for all classes and also does Motor Vehicle registrations apart from offering AA Memberships and allied services to members. The other nearest AA office is in Whangarei. People come from as far as Hokianga and Brenderwyn to us for these services.

Our main shop has large selection of confectionery, chips, hot & cold drink & food, fishing bait and other convenience products. We also keep a wide variety of oil, lubricants, auto accessories and other allied products for motor vehicles including Exide and AA Batteries.

Some extra profit centres like Internet Cafe, Trailer Hire and Motor Vehicle sales give boost to the bottom line of profits. The business turns over more than $4 million per year and accordingly makes a good profit.

Leasehold Premises

The lease on the premises runs up to30 April 2025 with all right of renewals. The total area of the leased premises is 1876 square metres. Compared to the facility the yearly lease is very inexpensive.

Plant and equipment being sold

This business has a very long list of plant and equipment being sold alongwith the goodwill. The list can be procured from the owners if some body wants to look closely to purchase this business. For example we have 7 computers, 4 telephone lines and two fax machines for our day today work. A personal inspection by the prospective buyer is highly recommended to assimilate the positive elements of this business before making up their mind.

However all the necessary plant and machinery is there for the new owners who do not need to spend any more unless they want to expand the operations that is also possible as the facility is huge.

Day to Day Management

Staff

A husband & wife team with one full time and one part time worker and one full time mechanic & one apprentice will be sufficient to run the business profitably. You may need another part timer in the summer(tourist) season.