Our Offer
A hybrid platform and scouting service that screens commercial real estate for automotive compliance — so independent shop owners see only properties that can actually support their operation.
What ARES Does
You get the information you need before you commit — not after the deal falls apart.
Who It's For
The ARES Property Search is for independent auto repair shop owners, performance shop operators, and specialty automotive service businesses in the Pacific Northwest who are actively looking to open a new location, expand, or relocate.
If you have run into EPA surprises, zoning dead ends, or spent money on due diligence for a site that never worked out — this was built for exactly that situation.
The Outcome
You finish the ARES process with a shortlist of real, compliant, automotive-ready properties — and the professional support to move forward on one.
No more discovering deal-killing compliance issues after the fact.
How It Works
Submit your business type, target location, budget range, and expansion requirements through the ARES platform. If you're not sure what parameters matter most, our team will walk you through it on a short discovery call before you start.
Platform + Discovery CallARES filters available commercial listings against automotive zoning classifications, EPA soil history, traffic volume data, and lot configuration requirements. Properties that fail any of these screens don't make it to your results.
Zoning · EPA · Traffic · Lot SuitabilityAccess a shortlist of properties that have already cleared the compliance filters — with zoning status, EPA history, traffic data, and lot details displayed upfront. No surprises waiting at the end of due diligence.
Compliance-First ResultsWhen you're ready to move on a property, ARES connects you with commercial real estate brokers, environmental consultants, and zoning specialists who understand automotive requirements — so you move from shortlist to offer with the right team behind you.
CRE Brokers · Environmental Consultants · Zoning SpecialistsTwo Ways to Engage
Search independently or work directly with our team. Either way, you only see properties that have cleared the compliance filters.
Search our database of pre-vetted, automotive-compliant properties independently. Filter by location, budget, business type, and lot requirements. Every listing you see has already been screened for zoning, EPA status, and suitability.
Best for: owners who know what they're looking for and want to move at their own pace.
Work directly with the ARES team from requirements to shortlist. We handle the research, run the compliance screening, and support you through due diligence with the right specialists at each stage. You focus on your business while we do the property work.
Best for: owners who want a knowledgeable partner in their corner throughout the process.
Most comprehensiveCommon Questions
CoStar lists commercial properties broadly — it doesn't filter for automotive zoning compliance, EPA soil history, or lot configurations that work for service bays. Using it for an automotive search means chasing compliance information on every listing yourself, often at the point where money is already committed. ARES does that screening first.
ARES offers platform access for independent searching and a full scouting engagement for hands-on support. Pricing is discussed before any commitment is made — there is no cost to make an initial enquiry or book a discovery call.
ARES is not a brokerage and does not replace a commercial broker for the transaction itself. We handle the compliance screening, then connect you with brokers in our network who specialise in automotive real estate — so you get a specialist, not a generalist who is learning your industry alongside you.
Ready to Start?
Search our vetted property database or book a discovery call to talk through what you're looking for before you start.