Business description

Bromborough, Wirral

Class 1,2,4 & 7 Mot Bays

Motorcycle, Scooter & Quad Bike Sales

Vehicle Servicing And Repairs

Cbt & Das Training

45 Cover Cafe / Viewing Gallery

Leasehold

Business History:
The business was originally established on Deeside in 1999 and was moved to Bromborough in 2004. Due to expansion the business was relocated to Bassendale Road in 2006. The owner is now seeking to move abroad.

Business Profile:
The owner sells motorcycles, scooters and quad bikes as well as undertaking MOT's for bikes, car and vans ie: Classes 1,2,4 and 7. In addition the business undertakes bike training and has constructed a fourtyfive cover first floor cafe for the use of passing trade, neighbouring businesses and their customers. This is also utilised as a viewing gallery for the MOT centre. The owner has previously used two units for the business but it is intended that this is concentrated within one unit. The business includes The Scooter Commuter Back To Work Scheme with Wirral Borough Council. The business also specialises in rider training from learner CBT continuing to DAS full licence training. Unit No.16 is a modern portal frame type building with perspex type roof panels and suspended lamps.

Accommodation:
This was well presented at the time of our visit and comprises a unit 24.3m x 18.35m which includes modern workshop areas together with reception and offices as well as a recently constructed first floor cafe and viewing area.

Workshop Areas:
Comprising an MOT, service and repair centre with workshop toilet. This includes one motorcycle MOT bay one Class 4 (cars) MOT bay and one Class 4&7 (vans) bay. Other equipment includes a tyre and wheel balancer and two side lifts. The workshop is accessed by up and over panel type doors with a gap of 3.62m and a height of 3.98m.

Reception Area:
This is double fronted and has a carpet, modern panelled ceiling with diffused fluorescent lighting, radiator and reception desk. Access is via the reception area to the first floor cafe.

Disabled / Customer Toilet:
Carpet, WC and wall mounted wash basin.

Toilet And Kitchenette:
Carpet, base units and worktop. Stainless steel sink & drainer and partly tiled walls.

Office No.2.:
Carpet and radiator

First Floor:
This is accessed from the reception area by way of two staircases with an understairs store.

Cafe:
Carpet and spotlights. Tiled areas around servery window, window table areas with stools to one side with MOT viewing. The cafe is located on the first floor and is entered by double glazed type doors with side windows.

Kitchen:
Ceramic tiled floor, tiled walls, fluorescent lighting, stainless steel work units and tables, stainless steel extraction hood, stainless steel worktop with wash basin, commercial type stainless steel sink and drainer stainless steel worktops with second wash basin, double glazed type internal windows overlooking the workshop.

Outside:
Extensive vehicle areas including 15 designated parking spaces and landscaped verges.

Staffing:
One full time owner, three MOT testers/mechanics, one apprentice, two sales/rider instructors and one secretary/sales assistant.

Fixtures & Fittings:
A schedule of fixtures and fittings will be made available for prospective buyers.

Property information

Property:

Leasehold

Lease terms:

Financial Profile:
The vendor has accountant prepared accounts for the year ended 31st August 2008 together with additional information covering the period from 31st August 2008 to 1st December 2008. He will be pleased to discuss all financial aspects of the business with prospective buyers.

Tenure:
Leasehold. Five year lease from January 2007. Rent £24,000pa including VAT. Jolley & Co have not examined any lease documentation and a buyer must arrange for their solicitor to verify that this information is correct.

Uniform Business Rates:
Wirral Borough Council have verbally provided the following information: Rateable Value: £20.000 Rates Payable 2008/9: £9,240.

Price:
£595,000 for the goodwill, fixtures and fittings plus SAV.

Living accommodation:

Accommodation Included.

Location:

Location:
The business occupies a modern business park building. There are many other modern business units within the area which also include ultra-modern office blocks and industrial units. Bromborough is a mostly good residential area lying west of the A41 with large commercial/industrial and retail parks between the A41 and the River Mersey.

Other information

Trading hours:

Opening Hours:
8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Saturday.