The Texas Market Is Heating Up: Here’s Why Buyers Want Auto Shops

Dustin Blackmon
Oct 25
2 min read

What’s driving demand for automotive businesses in 2025

By Dustin Blackmon – RPM Shop Sales

If you’ve been thinking about selling your automotive shop, 2025 might be the best time in a decade to do it. Across Texas, demand for established repair, performance, and quick-lube businesses is climbing — and buyers are moving fast.

So what’s behind the surge?

🚗 1. The Automotive Aftermarket Is Booming

People are keeping their cars longer than ever, and new car prices keep climbing. That means more maintenance, more repairs, and more opportunity for profitable auto shops. Buyers see that stability and want in.

💼 2. SBA Financing Is Still Accessible

Even with rising interest rates, SBA loans continue to make it possible for buyers to purchase both the business and the real estate with manageable down payments. This financing flexibility has brought more serious, qualified buyers into the market.

🏢 3. Real Estate + Business = Power Combo

Shops that own their property are leading the pack. Real estate provides security for lenders and gives buyers long-term control over their investment. If your business sits on owned land, it’s worth more — period.

🧰 4. The Skilled Trade Shift

There’s a new wave of younger owners stepping up — technicians, service managers, and investors who want to control their future instead of working for someone else. They’re buying shops with solid systems and growth potential.

💡 Dustin’s Take

“The Texas market is hot because automotive service is essential. No matter the economy, people need reliable transportation — and that means steady demand for good shops.”