6) If people are slowing down buying the cars that you will the in future be servicing, this will impact - maybe in 3-5 years, but it will impact. Get the IBIS report on the state of the 2nd hand car industry and service industry. Don't automatically think people will search for a cheaper mechanic, it's not necesarrily true at the upper end. In fact lots of people feel happier paying more iykwim? This is where the IBIS report comes in.

8) As part of handover, get the wife to train you in the books - a course will come in handy later but that's the bestest training you'll get to start with

9) DO get an independent expert to look at the books - WELL worth any $$$ it will cost you. Not necesarrily an accountant, a business growth expert...