Automotive Business Funding

Auto repair shops, body shops, used-car dealers and parts wholesalers run on tight margins and lumpy cash flow. Merchant Fund Express funds the automotive aftermarket fast, with honest terms and a real human reviewing every file.

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$5K-$5M
Funding range
500+
FICO accepted
2-4 hr
Decision time
$15K+/mo
Min revenue

What automotive businesses use the funding for

Diagnostic + alignment equipment

Finance scan tools, alignment racks, A/C machines, lifts, tire changers, balancers — usually with the equipment itself as collateral.

Used car inventory (floor plan alternative)

For independent dealers — short-term working capital to buy a few vehicles when a floor plan line is tight or unavailable.

Paint booths, frame machines, body shop gear

Big-ticket body-shop equipment financed over up to 60 months.

Parts inventory buys

Lock in a wholesale buy from a parts distributor when margins justify it; repay as you sell-through.

Payroll during slow weeks

Auto shops feel January and August. A short-term advance covers payroll while you wait for the next surge.

Insurance receivables

Body shops waiting on insurance payments can factor those invoices and stop running on the owner's personal credit card.

Funding products that work for automotive businesses

ProductWhen it fits
Working Capital LoanFixed payments up to 24 months. Best for predictable use of funds.
Equipment FinancingUp to 60 months on the equipment. New or used.
Merchant Cash AdvanceSale of future receivables — paid back as a percentage of card sales. Use the MCA calculator to see the true cost before signing.
Revenue-Based FinancingFixed daily or weekly ACH instead of card splits. Often cleaner than an MCA.
Invoice FactoringBest for body shops carrying insurance receivables — get paid in days, not months.
Already in an expensive merchant cash advance? We can buy it out and refinance into cheaper terms. See MCA Refinance or run the numbers in our MCA calculator.

Frequently asked questions

Do you fund startup auto shops?

We require at least 6 months in business and $15,000+/month in revenue. New shops below that threshold should come back once revenue is established.

Can I finance a used diagnostic scanner?

Yes — we finance both new and used automotive equipment as long as we can verify the asset and value.

Will this affect my Manheim or floor-plan line?

Our financing is separate from floor-plan lines. If you have a Manheim or NextGear line, our loan does not interfere with it, though it does count toward your overall debt profile.

Is this better than a credit card advance?

Almost always, yes. Credit card cash advances often carry effective APRs above 100% with no transparency. Our terms are disclosed in writing before you sign.

How fast can a body shop get funded?

Decisions in 2-4 hours, same-day funding possible. Equipment-secured deals take one extra day to verify the asset.

Apply now — 2-4 hour decision Call (305) 384-8391