38 Karratha Terrace

Karratha WA 6714

Operating from a prime, high-visibility location with excellent street exposure, this full-service business offers comprehensive tyre sales and mechanical services for passenger vehicles, 4WDs, trucks, and light commercial vehicles. Originally established in the early 1980s as Tom's Tyres, the business moved to its current CBD location in 1987 and has evolved into an independent operation since 2018, providing greater autonomy and pricing flexibility.

KEY FEATURES
Products & Services:

• Tyres, wheels, and batteries for all vehicle types
• Wheel alignments using Servex LX300 laser alignment system
• Book servicing and minor mechanical work
• Exhaust systems and accessories
• Brakes, suspension, bushes, and tie-rod ends

Premises & Facilities:

• Land Area: 799m² with 325m² building area
• Owned freestanding premises (no third-party head lease)
• Brick construction with 7 roller doors
• 5 operational bays with potential for 6 bays (includes 2 tyre changing bays)
• 4 hoists: 1 belly scissor, 1 two-post, 1 Molnar alignment hoist, 1 Bendpak hoist
• Office, 2 toilets, crib room, shower
• Two upstairs storage areas with high ceilings
• On-site tyre storage with 3-tier racking system
• Additional storage potential at Light Industrial Area (7 minutes away)
• Smooth low curbing with ample parking for vans, trailers, trucks, and lowered vehicles
• Excellent workshop orientation for easy access and airflow
• Council Rates: Approx. $7,282.56 pa
• Water Rates: Approx. $2,238.03 pa

Equipment & Assets:

• Servex LX300 laser wheel alignment system and cabinet
• 4 vehicle hoists (various capacities up to 5.5 tonnes)
• 60 cfm pilot air compressor
• Bendpak exhaust bender
• 2 balance machines
• 2 turntable tyre fitting machines
• 40-70 tyre fitting machines (2 units)
• Bead blaster
• Pallet and tyre racking
• Jacking beam and jacks

Supplier Relationships:

• Tyres: Yokohama, Bridgestone, Michelin, Kumho, Hankook, Tyres 4U/Exclusive, Tyreconnect, Tyremax
• Wheels: Mullins, Speedy, ROH, Wheels n More, Dynamic Wheel Co
• Parts: Repco, Auto One, Napa, PMG, MPI, Mercury Exhaust, Statewide Bearings

Customer Base:

• Local businesses and account customers
• Walk-in retail customers
• Fleet work (Budget 4WD, Water Corporation, and others)
• Indigenous royalty payment work
• Tourists and passing traffic
• High Google rating and positive customer feedback

Staffing:

• Current team: 1 full-time tyre fitter and 1 part-time tyre fitter
• Historically operated with 4-6 staff
• History of long-term staff retention (3 employees over 13+ years)
• One month handover training provided


Business Strengths:

• 21 years under current ownership with proven track record
• Prime CBD location with high passing traffic
• Owned premises providing flexibility and no lease constraints
• Quality equipment and modern facilities
• Established supplier and customer relationships
• Strong potential for mechanical service expansion

GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Significant potential exists to increase mechanical workmanship and servicing, particularly:

• Front-end mechanical and brake work from wheel alignment inspections
• Mobile call-out services
• Expanded book servicing
• Meeting high local demand for mechanical services in this mining-serviced town

ENQUIRIES
This is a rare opportunity to acquire an established business with owned premises in Karratha's prime CBD location. With strong fundamentals, quality equipment, and significant growth potential, this turnkey operation is ready for a motivated operator.

Contact Mark Hayes | Nearwater Real Estate | 0473 854 775

DISCLAIMER: While we prepare this information to the best of our knowledge, interested parties should conduct their own independent inquiries and due diligence to verify all details including financial performance, lease terms, business operations, and equipment condition before making any purchase decision.