Business Overview A rare opportunity to acquire a specialized B2B distributor of tire repair materials, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), wheel service equipment, and automotive shop supplies serving an isolated island market of ~870,000 people. The company operates as the sole specialized distributor of its kind on the territory, supplying 250+ active accounts across tire shops, national chains, auto dealerships, independent service centers, fleet operators, and government agencies. Revenue has exceeded $1M annually for five consecutive years, with consistent 36% gross margins and net margins of 19–25%. The top customer represents just 6.9% of revenue, and the top ten combined are only 38% — a broadly diversified book built over four decades of trust-based relationships. Key Investment Highlights >40-Year Operating History — Founded 1986, continuously operated through multiple economic cycles; customer count has grown steadily, not shrunk. >Geographic Moat — Island isolation (freight costs, ferry delays) makes mainland competition impractical. Amazon can't deliver same-day; general auto parts distributors lack the specialty expertise. >Recurring-Revenue Model — High-frequency consumables (TPMS, wheel weights, patches, cements, valves, shop supplies) drive reorders by operational necessity. >National Platform Access — Distributor partner with Canada's largest tire-and-wheel-service supply network (50+ brand partners, 10,000+ SKUs, training, e-commerce tools). Distributorship is transferable subject to approval. >Low Customer Concentration — 250+ active accounts; no single customer >7% of revenue. >Lean Operations — Home-based with no commercial lease, minimal capex, 2-person team. Low overhead is a structural margin advantage. >Fair Valuation — Priced at 0.88x revenue and 3.39x SDE, below NAICS 423110 median of 3.65x SDE. >Buyer Returns — Year-1 DSCR of 1.71x and 17.6% cash-on-cash return at base-case EBITDA with a 30% down payment assumption. The business operates a mobile, route-based distribution model. Product is sourced from a national supply network and 50+ brand partners, stored at the owner's home base, and loaded daily into a custom-fitted 2019 cargo van for same-day and next-day mobile delivery across the island. Customers place orders in-person during route visits or by phone — customer acquisition happens almost entirely through route coverage and referrals, with zero spend on advertising, SEO, or social media. Revenue follows a predictable seasonal pattern tied to BC's winter tire regulations, with 60–70% concentrated in two six-week peaks (April–May changeover and October–November changeover). Off-peak months generate steady baseline revenue from repairs, equipment sales, and shop-supply restocking. Ideal Buyer This opportunity suits an owner-operator seeking a turnkey cash-flowing business, a regional distributor pursuing a tuck-in acquisition into BC, or a search-fund or individual buyer targeting a stable, recurring-revenue B2B business with a clear geographic moat and identified organic-growth levers. Comfort with field-based customer relationships on Day 1 is recommended.
Operations & Business Model
Included in the share sale: customer relationships & accounts, supplier distribution agreement (subject to approval), custom-fitted 2019 cargo van, business phone numbers (20+ year history), goodwill & brand reputation, FF&E, and $100K of inventory working capital. Financials are accountant-prepared by a national audit firm.
>Equipment Sales Expansion — Tire changers, wheel balancers, and alignment systems carry 40–50% margins; a clear path to 15–20% of revenue over 2–3 years.
>Underserved Shops — Estimated 30–50 active-account pickup opportunity on the island through route development.
>E-Commerce Leverage — National partner operates a successful B2B e-commerce program; an online channel would extend reach to ferry-accessible communities.
>TPMS & EV Service — Tailwind categories with cross-sell potential to 30% of the customer base within 18 months.
>Second Delivery Driver — Doubles route coverage while the owner focuses on sales and relationships.
>Adjacent Territories — Gulf Islands and Powell River represent incremental, currently unserved markets with identical customer profiles.
>Active Marketing — A new owner who invests in local outreach, digital presence, and referral programs has meaningful organic upside. Current marketing spend is zero.
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Business Overview A rare opportunity to acquire a specialized B2B distributor of tire repair materials, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), wheel service equipment, and automotive shop supplies serving an isolated island market of ~870,000 people. The company operates as the sole specialized distributor of its kind on the territory, supplying 250+ active accounts across tire shops, national chains, auto dealerships, independent service centers, fleet operators, and government agencies. Revenue has exceeded $1M annually for five consecutive years, with consistent 36% gross margins and net margins of 19–25%. The top customer represents just 6.9% of revenue, and the top ten combined are only 38% — a broadly diversified book built over four decades of trust-based relationships. Key Investment Highlights >40-Year Operating History — Founded 1986, continuously operated through multiple economic cycles; customer count has grown steadily, not shrunk. >Geographic Moat — Island isolation (freight costs, ferry delays) makes mainland competition impractical. Amazon can't deliver same-day; general auto parts distributors lack the specialty expertise. >Recurring-Revenue Model — High-frequency consumables (TPMS, wheel weights, patches, cements, valves, shop supplies) drive reorders by operational necessity. >National Platform Access — Distributor partner with Canada's largest tire-and-wheel-service supply network (50+ brand partners, 10,000+ SKUs, training, e-commerce tools). Distributorship is transferable subject to approval. >Low Customer Concentration — 250+ active accounts; no single customer >7% of revenue. >Lean Operations — Home-based with no commercial lease, minimal capex, 2-person team. Low overhead is a structural margin advantage. >Fair Valuation — Priced at 0.88x revenue and 3.39x SDE, below NAICS 423110 median of 3.65x SDE. >Buyer Returns — Year-1 DSCR of 1.71x and 17.6% cash-on-cash return at base-case EBITDA with a 30% down payment assumption. The business operates a mobile, route-based distribution model. Product is sourced from a national supply network and 50+ brand partners, stored at the owner's home base, and loaded daily into a custom-fitted 2019 cargo van for same-day and next-day mobile delivery across the island. Customers place orders in-person during route visits or by phone — customer acquisition happens almost entirely through route coverage and referrals, with zero spend on advertising, SEO, or social media. Revenue follows a predictable seasonal pattern tied to BC's winter tire regulations, with 60–70% concentrated in two six-week peaks (April–May changeover and October–November changeover). Off-peak months generate steady baseline revenue from repairs, equipment sales, and shop-supply restocking. Ideal Buyer This opportunity suits an owner-operator seeking a turnkey cash-flowing business, a regional distributor pursuing a tuck-in acquisition into BC, or a search-fund or individual buyer targeting a stable, recurring-revenue B2B business with a clear geographic moat and identified organic-growth levers. Comfort with field-based customer relationships on Day 1 is recommended.
Operations & Business Model
Included in the share sale: customer relationships & accounts, supplier distribution agreement (subject to approval), custom-fitted 2019 cargo van, business phone numbers (20+ year history), goodwill & brand reputation, FF&E, and $100K of inventory working capital. Financials are accountant-prepared by a national audit firm.
>Equipment Sales Expansion — Tire changers, wheel balancers, and alignment systems carry 40–50% margins; a clear path to 15–20% of revenue over 2–3 years.
>Underserved Shops — Estimated 30–50 active-account pickup opportunity on the island through route development.
>E-Commerce Leverage — National partner operates a successful B2B e-commerce program; an online channel would extend reach to ferry-accessible communities.
>TPMS & EV Service — Tailwind categories with cross-sell potential to 30% of the customer base within 18 months.
>Second Delivery Driver — Doubles route coverage while the owner focuses on sales and relationships.
>Adjacent Territories — Gulf Islands and Powell River represent incremental, currently unserved markets with identical customer profiles.
>Active Marketing — A new owner who invests in local outreach, digital presence, and referral programs has meaningful organic upside. Current marketing spend is zero.
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Business Overview A rare opportunity to acquire a specialized B2B distributor of tire repair materials, tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS), wheel service equipment, and automotive shop supplies serving an isolated island market of ~870,000 people. The company operates as the sole specialized distributor of its kind on the territory, supplying 250+ active accounts across tire shops, national chains, auto dealerships, independent service centers, fleet operators, and government agencies. Revenue has exceeded $1M annually for five consecutive years, with consistent 36% gross margins and net margins of 19–25%. The top customer represents just 6.9% of revenue, and the top ten combined are only 38% — a broadly diversified book built over four decades of trust-based relationships. Key Investment Highlights >40-Year Operating History — Founded 1986, continuously operated through multiple economic cycles; customer count has grown steadily, not shrunk. >Geographic Moat — Island isolation (freight costs, ferry delays) makes mainland competition impractical. Amazon can't deliver same-day; general auto parts distributors lack the specialty expertise. >Recurring-Revenue Model — High-frequency consumables (TPMS, wheel weights, patches, cements, valves, shop supplies) drive reorders by operational necessity. >National Platform Access — Distributor partner with Canada's largest tire-and-wheel-service supply network (50+ brand partners, 10,000+ SKUs, training, e-commerce tools). Distributorship is transferable subject to approval. >Low Customer Concentration — 250+ active accounts; no single customer >7% of revenue. >Lean Operations — Home-based with no commercial lease, minimal capex, 2-person team. Low overhead is a structural margin advantage. >Fair Valuation — Priced at 0.88x revenue and 3.39x SDE, below NAICS 423110 median of 3.65x SDE. >Buyer Returns — Year-1 DSCR of 1.71x and 17.6% cash-on-cash return at base-case EBITDA with a 30% down payment assumption. The business operates a mobile, route-based distribution model. Product is sourced from a national supply network and 50+ brand partners, stored at the owner's home base, and loaded daily into a custom-fitted 2019 cargo van for same-day and next-day mobile delivery across the island. Customers place orders in-person during route visits or by phone — customer acquisition happens almost entirely through route coverage and referrals, with zero spend on advertising, SEO, or social media. Revenue follows a predictable seasonal pattern tied to BC's winter tire regulations, with 60–70% concentrated in two six-week peaks (April–May changeover and October–November changeover). Off-peak months generate steady baseline revenue from repairs, equipment sales, and shop-supply restocking. Ideal Buyer This opportunity suits an owner-operator seeking a turnkey cash-flowing business, a regional distributor pursuing a tuck-in acquisition into BC, or a search-fund or individual buyer targeting a stable, recurring-revenue B2B business with a clear geographic moat and identified organic-growth levers. Comfort with field-based customer relationships on Day 1 is recommended.
Operations & Business Model
Included in the share sale: customer relationships & accounts, supplier distribution agreement (subject to approval), custom-fitted 2019 cargo van, business phone numbers (20+ year history), goodwill & brand reputation, FF&E, and $100K of inventory working capital. Financials are accountant-prepared by a national audit firm.
>Equipment Sales Expansion — Tire changers, wheel balancers, and alignment systems carry 40–50% margins; a clear path to 15–20% of revenue over 2–3 years.
>Underserved Shops — Estimated 30–50 active-account pickup opportunity on the island through route development.
>E-Commerce Leverage — National partner operates a successful B2B e-commerce program; an online channel would extend reach to ferry-accessible communities.
>TPMS & EV Service — Tailwind categories with cross-sell potential to 30% of the customer base within 18 months.
>Second Delivery Driver — Doubles route coverage while the owner focuses on sales and relationships.
>Adjacent Territories — Gulf Islands and Powell River represent incremental, currently unserved markets with identical customer profiles.
>Active Marketing — A new owner who invests in local outreach, digital presence, and referral programs has meaningful organic upside. Current marketing spend is zero.