Key Features
Share sale of a profitable, long-established company with a strong reputation
Exclusive dealer for Subaru and Argo vehicles
2024 Subaru UK & Ireland Retailer of the Year
Prime roadside location with excellent visibility
Purpose-built premises with spacious workshop and large showroom
Strong, loyal customer base and consistent performance
Ideal turnkey opportunity with prestigious brand partnerships
Highlight
Fantastic opportunity to operate a highly successful car showroom and garage in Beauly
Description
Aird Motors is a highly respected, long-established motor dealership located in the picturesque Highland town of Beauly, just 14 miles west of Inverness. Established in 1948 and restructured in 1994 under the current family ownership, the business has built a sterling reputation for professionalism, integrity, and personalised service over many decades.
In 2024, Aird Motors was named Subaru Retailer of the Year for the UK and Ireland at Subaru’s Annual Conference & Awards in Reading. This prestigious accolade reflects the business’s exceptional commitment to quality and its outstanding customer service within the local community. As Subaru UK & Ireland’s Managing Director, Lorraine Bishton, noted:
“Aird Motors, our Retailer of the Year, perfectly embodies the spirit of what makes our retail partners exceptional – delivering high-quality, tailored automotive experiences in their local community.”
Aird Motors specialises in the sale of new and used Subaru vehicles and Argo off-road utility vehicles, operating with exclusive dealership agreements. A full-service workshop complements the sales operation, offering servicing, MOTs, repairs, and ongoing maintenance delivered by a dedicated, skilled team.
The business operates from a substantial, purpose-built facility developed by the current owners around 30 years ago. The premises are specifically designed to support vehicle sales, aftercare, and administrative functions, with specialist service areas, a welcoming reception, professional offices, and efficient storage and handling systems.
Its prominent roadside location, with high visibility and clear signage, further enhances brand presence and accessibility, drawing loyal customers from Beauly, Inverness, and the wider Highlands.
This is an outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly regarded and award-winning business with a strong trading history and valuable manufacturer relationships. A company share sale is preferred to facilitate a smooth transition of all operations, assets, and goodwill.
Trade
Aird Motors is a highly profitable company deriving income from the sale of new and used Subaru and Argo vehicles as well as a significant income stream from vehicle maintenance and servicing. The company has an ongoing agreement with Subaru and benefits from a franchise agreement with Argo. The present owners run the business operation 6 days per week, closing on a Sunday.
The company website, http://airdmotors.co.uk// is included the deal. Aird Motors Limited has an excellent rating of 4.8 stars from google reviews, demonstrating a professional business operation.
Location
The village of Beauly is situated just moments from dramatic countryside and the open waters of the Beauly Firth. The village offers several amenities, including local shops, cafés, restaurants, a village hall and doctor’s surgeries. Inverness, the capital of the Highlands, is just 11 miles away, with its extensive range of shopping, leisure, cultural and educational facilities, as well as access to large supermarkets.
Located on the North Coast 500 route, Beauly offers hill climbing, fishing, golf, water sports and other tourist attractions. Local road links include the A9, providing access to Inverness and North along the East coast. There is also a railway station in the village, providing services to Inverness where connections can be made to other major cities.
Accommodation
The Property
The building is of modern construction, built using a steel structure, concrete floors with blockwork walls to around 1 floor level and a curved insulated metal profile roof. The showroom has windows on 2 sides, creating an open and bright facility, ideal for showing of the cars.
Terms
Reason For Sale
The owners have operated the company for over 30 years and during this time it has provided them with a rewarding and enjoyable lifestyle. The current owners have now decided to retire which brings this fantastic business opportunity to the market.
Rates / Council Tax
The current business rates for the business is £36,000 (effective April 2023), reference number 06/27/387020/5.
Finance and Legal Services
ASG Commercial Ltd is in touch with several lenders who provide specialist finance. We have access to a large team of legal experts who can act in all legal matters arising to include conveyancing and license transfers.
Specification
The business benefits from mains electricity, water supply and drainage. There is oil central heating in the office with suspended oil fired unit heaters in the workshop.
The company website, http://airdmotors.co.uk// is included the deal. Aird Motors Limited has an excellent rating of 4.8 stars from google reviews, demonstrating a professional business operation.