Tracked deals
55
55 tracked deals across 2024.
Automotive Add-on Acquisitions in 2024
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
57 strategic · 27 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
59 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Collision Group | 5 | Owner and operator of an expanding national network of OE... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Classic Collision, LLC | 4 | National multi-site collision repair operator that acquir... | Strategic |
| Crash Champions | 3 | Founder-led multi-shop operator of high-quality collision... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Kinderhook Industries, LLC | 3 | Middle-market private investment firm focused on sector-f... | PE |
| Stellex Capital Management LLC | 3 | Private equity firm focused on middle-market industrial a... | PE |
| B&R Auto | 2 | Value-added provider of recycled automotive parts with a ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Blue Point Capital Partners | 2 | Middle-market private equity firm investing in lower midd... | PE |
| Classic Collision | 2 | National multi-site collision repair operator and consoli... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Fenix Parent LLC | 2 | Operator of a network of automotive recycling, salvage an... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Highview Capital, LLC | 2 | Los Angeles-based private equity fund backed by a multi-b... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive Add-on in 2024 by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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December 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Puget Collision
- Target
- Bob Thomas Auto Body, Inc.
- Seller
- Jeff Smith, Karen Smith
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Type
- Addon
Puget Collision has acquired Bob Thomas Auto Body, Inc., a long-running CARSTAR franchise and Tesla-certified collision repair shop in northeast Portland. The deal — which expands Puget to 54 locations and adds its first Tesla-certified facility in Portland — was completed as owners Jeff and Karen Smith retire; Focus Advisors represented the sellers.
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December 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Radial Equity Partners, Moss Motors, Rimmer Bros
- Target
- SNG Group Limited (SNG Barratt)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Shropshire, United Kingdom
- Type
- Addon
SNG Group Limited (SNG Barratt) has merged with specialty automotive parts suppliers Moss Motors and Rimmer Bros to form a combined group that is a portfolio company of Radial Equity Partners. The combination brings together manufacturing, R&D, sourcing and distribution capabilities across the UK, Europe and the U.S., expanding product availability for classic and contemporary British marque vehicles and other marques.
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December 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint
- Seller
- Thiros family (owners)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Utah, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG), a McKinney, Texas-based MSO backed by Susquehanna, has acquired Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint in Layton, Utah. The family-run, I-CAR Gold Class certified shop will join QCG's growing portfolio as the company expands its presence in Utah.
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November 23, 2024
- Buyer
- Big Brand Tire & Service, Percheron Capital
- Target
- Robertson Tire, Tires To You
- Seller
- Robertson family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Oklahoma, United States
- Type
- Addon
Big Brand Tire & Service, a Percheron Capital portfolio company, has acquired Robertson Tire’s 14 locations in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area. The Robertson family will remain involved in leadership as Big Brand integrates Robertson’s service centers to expand its multi-state footprint (Percheron noted the company also acquired Tires To You in the same expansion push).
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November 22, 2024
- Buyer
- Classic Collision
- Target
- Bowditch Collision Center
- Seller
- Casey Rosinski
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired Bowditch Collision Center in Newport News, Virginia. The acquisition expands Classic Collision’s presence in the Hampton Roads market and brings Bowditch’s renovated facility and team into Classic’s Virginia operations; the former owner, Casey Rosinski, will exit following the sale.
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- Buyer
- Spotless Brands
- Target
- Bluebird Express Car Wash, Epic Shine Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Spotless Brands, a super-regional car wash operator and portfolio company of Access Holdings, acquired Bluebird Express Car Wash and Epic Shine Car Wash, adding 15 operating locations and expanding Spotless into Idaho and Oregon. The add-ons increase network density in the Intermountain region and Pacific Northwest and will be integrated into Spotless’ centralized operating model; financial terms were not disclosed.
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November 6, 2024
- Buyer
- Brixey & Meyer Capital
- Target
- Smith Equipment Solutions
- Seller
- Wil Smith, Emily Smith
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Brixey & Meyer Capital (BMC) has acquired Smith Equipment Solutions, a Raleigh, North Carolina-based provider of sales, installation and field service for automotive aftermarket shop equipment. The transaction — closed October 31, 2024 — is BMC's second add-on to its automotive equipment platform (following its recent ProMain purchase) and the sellers, Wil and Emily Smith, will retain an ownership stake.
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November 5, 2024
- Buyer
- Bestop, Inc., Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Target
- myTop, LLC
- Seller
- Chris Koslowski (Owner of myTop)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Bestop, a Kinderhook-backed automotive accessories manufacturer, acquired myTop LLC, the developer of the industry’s first power‑actuated soft tops, and will integrate the technology into a new eTop product line for Jeep Wrangler and Ford Bronco. The deal—Bestop’s tenth add‑on—is intended to expand Bestop’s product capabilities in the aftermarket and broaden its market reach.
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November 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- LaMettry's Collision
- Seller
- LaMettry family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG) has acquired LaMettry's Collision, a family-owned multi-shop operator in the Minneapolis–St. Paul area, adding 14 locations and bringing QCG's national footprint to 85 OEM-certified facilities. The deal integrates LaMettry's OEM-focused capabilities — including Tesla authorization and numerous luxury-brand certifications — into QCG's MSO platform; financial terms were not disclosed.
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October 31, 2024
- Buyer
- NexaMotion Group, Transtar Holding Company, Blue Point Capital Partners
- Target
- City Auto Supply, 4M Parts Warehouse
- Seller
- Larry Chew
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
NexaMotion Group (NMG), the NexaMotion/Transtar platform backed by Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired City Auto Supply and 4M Parts Warehouse as add-on acquisitions to expand its general repair distribution footprint. The deals broaden NMG's presence on the West Coast (San Francisco/Oahu) and in North Texas (17 locations) and deepen product and service capabilities; terms were not disclosed.
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October 25, 2024
- Buyer
- Classic Collision
- Target
- Bo's Collision Center
- Seller
- John McMichael, McMichael family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision acquired Bo's Collision Center, including its two Ocala, Florida locations (Bo’s Collision West and East). The family-owned business has served Marion County for more than 50 years; Classic Collision said the deal expands its presence in Florida and brings the shop into its national network.
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October 18, 2024
- Buyer
- IAMaga, NEXUS Automotive International SA
- Target
- BTR
- Industry
- Automotive
- Type
- Addon
IAMaga, the African regional structure of NEXUS Automotive International, has acquired BTR to expand supplier services and transactional capabilities across Africa. The acquisition will enable IAMaga to act as a supplier sales agency and transactional hub, improving access to business opportunities and integrating SCOA to bolster OEM parts access for members.
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October 15, 2024
- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Conch Paint & Body
- Seller
- Steven Weech, Family owners of Conch Paint & Body
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, LLC acquired Conch Paint & Body, a long-standing family-owned collision repair shop in Key West, Florida. The acquisition expands Classic Collision's footprint in the Florida Keys and adds another local repair center to its national multi-site network.
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October 14, 2024
- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Factory Finish
- Seller
- Jeff Casady
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, an Atlanta-based national multi-site collision repair operator, acquired Factory Finish, a collision repair shop in Bellevue, Washington. The seller was former owner Jeff Casady; Classic said the acquisition expands its local presence and adds a state-of-the-art facility to its network.
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October 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers
- Target
- Automotive Super Center
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, a PE‑backed regional tire and automotive service platform headquartered in High Ridge, Missouri, has acquired Automotive Super Center (ASC), a multi-location automotive repair and tire retailer based in Longview, Texas. The deal marks Dobbs' first buy‑and‑build add‑on as it expands into the Texas market and grows its store footprint.
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October 7, 2024
- Buyer
- Jax Kar Wash, TRP Capital Partners
- Target
- Clean View Auto Wash
- Seller
- Clean View Auto Wash owners (founder Frank Toma)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
Jax Kar Wash, Michigan’s largest car wash operator and a TRP Capital Partners-backed platform, has acquired Clean View Auto Wash, a five-location car wash operator based in Chesterfield, Michigan. The transaction serves as an add-on to Jax’s regional platform to expand its Michigan footprint and consolidate market share; Car Wash Advisory acted as exclusive sell-side advisor.
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- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- Triangle Collision
- Seller
- Clint Rogers (owner of Triangle Collision)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG), an operator of OEM‑certified collision repair centers, has acquired Triangle Collision, a premium collision repair facility in Morrisville (near Cary), North Carolina. The deal expands QCG’s network to 71 locations and strengthens its presence in the greater Raleigh metropolitan area with an OEM‑certified shop capable of Tesla and other manufacturer repairs.
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September 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Joe Hudson's Collision Center
- Target
- Gold's Auto Body (Kerrville, TX), Charlie's Paint and Body (Albany, GA), Body Works Collision (Lake Charles, LA)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Joe Hudson's Collision Center (JHCC) acquired three independent collision repair shops — Gold's Auto Body (Kerrville, TX), Charlie's Paint and Body (Albany, GA), and Body Works Collision (Lake Charles, LA) — expanding its network to 240 locations across 18 states. The acquisitions are add-on transactions aimed at expanding JHCC's geographic footprint and integrating well-regarded local shops into its multi-location collision repair platform.
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September 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Allstar Collision, Burl's Collision, Henderson Collision, A&B Body Shop, Precision Autobody, Elite Collision, Quality Paint & Body
- Seller
- Burl Richardson, Dustin Shoemaker
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired seven collision repair locations in East Texas — three locations from Burl Richardson (Allstar Collision, Burl’s Collision and Henderson Collision) and four locations from a fourth-generation family-owned group (A&B Body Shop, Precision Autobody, Elite Collision and Quality Paint & Body) headquartered in Lufkin. The transactions expand Classic Collision's footprint in Texas and add additional local repair capacity and teams to its network.
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September 24, 2024
- Buyer
- El Car Wash
- Target
- Downtowner Car Wash, Octopus Car Wash, Greenlight Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
El Car Wash (ECW), a Warburg Pincus–backed express car wash operator headquartered in Doral, Florida, acquired four car wash locations — two Downtowner Car Wash sites in the Naples/Ft. Myers area, Octopus Car Wash in Winter Springs (Orlando), and Greenlight Car Wash in Oakland Park (Broward). The add-on transactions expand ECW's footprint across South, Southwest and Central Florida and deepen market share within its core geographies as part of a broader growth plan.
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September 24, 2024
- Buyer
- AWI Holdings, LLC (Auto-Wares Group of Companies), Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Target
- Moog Louisville Warehouse, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Addon
AWI Holdings, LLC (Auto-Wares), a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, has acquired Moog Louisville Warehouse, a leading distributor of automotive parts with 20 Bumper to Bumper locations in the greater Louisville, Kentucky and southern Indiana markets. The add-on expands Auto-Wares’ geographic footprint and market density in the Midwest; financial terms were not disclosed.
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September 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Mammoth Holdings LLC
- Target
- Gloss Car Wash
- Seller
- Viral Parekh
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mammoth Holdings LLC acquired Gloss Car Wash, a developer and operator of express conveyor car washes in Lilburn, Georgia, expanding Mammoth’s Atlanta-area footprint to 17 sites. The transaction was advised by Matthews Real Estate Investment Services and was completed with Gloss’s former owner, Viral Parekh, exiting the business.
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September 19, 2024
- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- Trew Auto Body
- Seller
- Tammy Trew
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG) has acquired Trew Auto Body, adding two collision-repair locations in Bremerton and Olympia, Washington. The family-owned business — led by owner Tammy Trew — holds nine OEM certifications and has earned the Gold Class I-CAR Award since 2010; the deal increases QCG's national shop count to 70 and expands its Washington footprint.
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September 6, 2024
- Buyer
- CollisionRight
- Target
- Tripp's Collision Centers
- Seller
- Tripp's Collision Centers, Phil and Barb Tripp
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Addon
CollisionRight has acquired Tripp's Collision Centers, a three-location collision repair operator in central Michigan founded in 1988 by Phil and Barb Tripp. The transaction is an add-on to CollisionRight’s PE-backed rollup (majority-backed by Summit Partners) and brings CollisionRight to its 100th location; owner Phil Tripp exits while Jeremy Tripp will remain with CollisionRight.
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August 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- Hance's Uptown Collision Center
- Seller
- Rob Mays
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG), a private equity-backed owner/operator of OEM-certified collision repair centers, has acquired Hance's Uptown Collision Center in Plano, Texas. The acquisition expands QCG's footprint in Texas and adds an OEM-certified luxury vehicle repair shop to its growing platform of collision centers.
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August 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Joe Hudson's Collision Center
- Target
- Millennium Paint & Body, Lindley's Auto Body, Golden Collision, Hourglass Collision
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Joe Hudson's Collision Center acquired four independent auto body shops — Millennium Paint & Body (Horn Lake, Mississippi), Lindley's Auto Body (McAlester, Oklahoma), Golden Collision (Little Rock, Arkansas) and Hourglass Collision (Tulsa, Oklahoma) — as part of its ongoing expansion across the Southeast. The deals are add-on acquisitions intended to grow Joe Hudson's footprint in Mississippi, Oklahoma and Arkansas and retain the acquired shops' technicians and staff during integration.
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- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Precision Auto Works, Williams Body & Paint
- Seller
- Rod Brock, Jerome Williams
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Colorado, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator, has acquired Precision Auto Works in Broomfield, Colorado and Williams Body & Paint in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both shops were locally/family owned (30 and 20 years respectively) and their owners (Rod Brock and Jerome Williams) are transitioning the locations into Classic Collision's Colorado network to expand the company's market presence.
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August 20, 2024
- Buyer
- BBB Industries, Clearlake Capital Group
- Target
- All Star Auto Parts
- Seller
- Atlantic Street Capital
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
BBB Industries, a Clearlake-backed sustainable manufacturer, has acquired All Star Auto Parts, a remanufacturer and distributor of automotive lights and wheels headquartered in Orlando, Florida. The deal, completed in August 2024, was an add-on acquisition to strengthen BBB's electronics and aftermarket product offering; terms were not disclosed. Atlantic Street Capital sold All Star after partnering with the company since 2019.
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August 15, 2024
- Buyer
- Kian Capital, PARC Auto
- Target
- Meineke franchise locations (multiple, unnamed)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Addon
Kian Capital-backed PARC Auto has grown its Meineke Car Care Center platform from 15 to 35 locations since July 2023 through new store openings and four strategic acquisitions, making it the largest Meineke franchisee. The company, headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, added a new COO and plans continued buy-and-build expansion across Florida, Indiana, Texas and the Portland, Oregon metro.
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August 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Open Road Capital, Jesse Hord
- Target
- Keeler Motor Company
- Seller
- Keeler family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Open Road Capital, in partnership with dealer-operator Jesse Hord, has acquired Keeler Motor Company from the Keeler family. The deal brings multiple branded dealerships and a collision center in Latham, New York into Open Road Capital's growing automotive retail platform as part of its east-coast expansion.
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July 11, 2024
- Buyer
- CJ Pony Parts, Century Park Capital Partners
- Target
- American Powertrain
- Seller
- Robert Hall
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
CJ Pony Parts has acquired American Powertrain, a U.S.-based maker of transmission kits for classic and muscle vehicles, to expand CJ Pony's portfolio of in-house proprietary brands and product capabilities. The deal will give American Powertrain access to CJ Pony's e-commerce distribution and resources to support growth; Century Park Capital Partners is referenced as the PE investor and board representation for CJ Pony.
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- Buyer
- Whistle Express
- Target
- Fins Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Charlotte-based Whistle Express acquired 15 car wash locations from Fins Car Wash and will convert them to the Whistle Express brand, more than doubling the company's presence in several Carolinas markets. The deal expands Whistle's footprint to 31 locations in the Carolinas and 150 systemwide; Whistle Express is PE-backed (majority investment from funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management) and will invest in technology and rebranding at the acquired sites.
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June 6, 2024
- Buyer
- B&R Auto, Highview Capital, LLC
- Target
- Reno Auto Wrecking
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Nevada, United States
- Type
- Addon
B&R Auto, a Corvallis-based portfolio company of Highview Capital, has acquired Reno Auto Wrecking, the largest full-service auto dismantler in Northern Nevada. The add-on strengthens B&R’s Nevada presence and delivery network, expanding product selection and service for collision repair shops and DIY customers in the region.
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June 4, 2024
- Buyer
- Transtar Holding Company, Blue Point Capital Partners
- Target
- PPi Automotive
- Seller
- Richard Johnston, Sr. (Johnston family)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Addon
Transtar Holding Company, a NexaMotion Group portfolio company backed by Blue Point Capital Partners, has acquired PPi Automotive, a family-owned automotive parts wholesale distributor based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The add-on acquisition expands Transtar/NexaMotion's general repair and aftermarket distribution footprint in the Greater Pittsburgh area; terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- PGW Auto Glass, LLC, One Equity Partners
- Target
- Interstate Glass of Amityville
- Seller
- Angelo Marino
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
PGW Auto Glass, a portfolio company of One Equity Partners, has acquired Interstate Glass of Amityville, NY, expanding PGW's presence in Queens and Long Island and adding automotive glass repair and installation capabilities. The deal is an add-on to PGW's platform and aims to integrate Interstate Glass' operations into PGW's network of distribution centers and digital services to enhance customer service and market reach.
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May 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Crash Champions
- Target
- Bavarian Body Works
- Seller
- Hans Ryden
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Crash Champions has acquired Bavarian Body Works, adding two collision repair centers in Marietta and Atlanta, Georgia. The deal expands Crash Champions’ Atlanta footprint (now 17 locations) and brings the long-established Bavarian Body Works team into the Crash Champions network; owner Hans Ryden transitioned operations as part of the sale.
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April 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Crash Champions
- Target
- DC Autocraft
- Seller
- David Nordeen (founder / owner of DC Autocraft), DC Autocraft (owners)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Addon
Crash Champions, a founder-led multi-shop operator of collision repair centers, has acquired DC Autocraft, a Burbank, California collision repair center specialized in luxury OEM-certified and EV repairs. The acquisition (finalized April 26, 2024) expands Crash Champions' Luxe | EV Certified premium service line and immediately transitions DC Autocraft operations into the Crash Champions network.
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- Buyer
- Solero Technologies, Atar Capital
- Target
- Kendrion's automotive business
- Seller
- Kendrion N.V.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Netherlands
- Type
- Addon
Solero Technologies, an Atar Capital affiliate, has acquired Kendrion's automotive business in the United States and Europe for roughly EUR 65 million (approximately USD 67–70 million). The divested business generated roughly USD 225–231 million in revenue with ~USD 23–24 million of TTM EBITDA and provides Solero with expanded product offerings, European locations and an enlarged global footprint.
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April 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Keyloop
- Target
- Automotive Transformation Group (ATG)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Kent, United Kingdom
- Type
- Addon
Keyloop has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Automotive Transformation Group (ATG), an omnichannel automotive retailing software provider headquartered in Kent, United Kingdom. The acquisition (an add-on to Keyloop's PE-backed platform) will combine ATG's Fusion omnichannel platform and data capabilities with Keyloop's global automotive technology portfolio to accelerate integrated omnichannel retailing for dealers, OEMs, financiers and fleet suppliers.
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April 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Fenix Parent LLC (Fenix Parts), Stellex Capital Management LLC
- Target
- Neal Auto Parts
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fenix Parent LLC (operating as Fenix Parts) has completed the acquisition of the assets of Neal Auto Parts in Peoria, Illinois. The deal is an add-on to Fenix's Midwest footprint as the Stellex Capital-backed platform continues regional expansion of its auto recycling and used OEM parts operations.
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April 3, 2024
- Buyer
- Vehicle Accessories, Inc., Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Target
- Maxton Group, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Vehicle Accessories, Inc. (a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries) has acquired Maxton Group, a designer and manufacturer of emblem overlays, badging, LED lighting products, tailgate products and other automotive accessories based in Ormond Beach, Florida. The transaction is VAI’s eighth add-on acquisition and expands the platform’s OEM-facing product portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.
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April 1, 2024
- Buyer
- D&S Car Wash Supply, Inc., Lometa Capital Partners
- Target
- WashCard Systems, Inc.
- Seller
- Yarusso (founder and owner of WashCard Systems)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Addon
D&S Car Wash Supply, a portfolio company of Lometa Capital Partners, has acquired WashCard Systems, a Centerville, Minnesota-based provider of payment hardware and loyalty software for in-bay car washes. The acquisition adds WashCard’s tap-to-pay, QR and mobile app capabilities to D&S’s product lineup to expand technology offerings for car wash operators across the United States and Canada.
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March 29, 2024
- Buyer
- The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships
- Target
- Lewes Body Works Collision Center
- Seller
- Richard Perez
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Delaware, United States
- Type
- Addon
The Hertrich Family of Automobile Dealerships has acquired Lewes Body Works Collision Center in Lewes, Delaware, renaming it Hertrich Collision Center of Lewes New Road. The center becomes the dealership group’s 13th collision facility and adds an experienced local staff and a long-standing customer base to Hertrich’s regional collision network.
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- Buyer
- Flagstop Car Wash, Garnett Station Partners
- Target
- Green Clean Express Auto Wash (three locations in Henrico County, Virginia)
- Seller
- Green Clean Express Auto Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Richmond-based Flagstop Car Wash acquired three existing locations in Henrico County from rival Green Clean Express Auto Wash and has rebranded and reopened the sites as Flagstop. The deal expands the PE-backed platform's footprint in the greater Richmond market as it pursues a plan to operate 25+ sites by 2025 with support from investor Garnett Station Partners.
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March 6, 2024
- Buyer
- Crash Champions
- Target
- Performance Collision Centers
- Seller
- Michael Sifen
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Crash Champions has acquired Performance Collision Centers, adding nine collision repair locations across Virginia, South Carolina and Georgia. The acquisition expands Crash Champions' national MSO footprint in the Southeast and brings Performance Collision's OEM-certified repair capabilities into the Crash Champions network.
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March 5, 2024
- Buyer
- Whistle Express
- Target
- Detrick's Car Wash, Splash Car Wash
- Seller
- Detrick's Car Wash, Splash Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Whistle Express, a Charlotte-based express car wash operator backed by Oaktree-managed funds, acquired three independently owned car wash locations — two locations from Detrick's Car Wash in South Carolina and one location from Splash Car Wash in Raleigh, North Carolina. The locations will be converted to Whistle Express sites with upgraded equipment and signage as the company expands its footprint and Unlimited Wash membership program.
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March 4, 2024
- Buyer
- PGW Auto Glass, LLC, One Equity Partners
- Target
- AutoglassCRM
- Seller
- AutoglassCRM, Jon Clayton (principal equityholder of AutoglassCRM)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
PGW Auto Glass, a One Equity Partners–backed distributor of automotive replacement glass, has acquired AutoglassCRM, a provider of VIN decoding services and point-of-sale software for automotive glass installers. The acquisition is being rolled into PGW's new Everything Autoglass offering to expand its digital tools and shop-management capabilities for installers.
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February 21, 2024
- Buyer
- Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc.
- Target
- Automotive Tensioners, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Cloyes Gear & Products, a Fort Smith, Arkansas-based designer and manufacturer of timing drive systems, has acquired Denton, Texas-based Automotive Tensioners, Inc. (ATI), a supplier of front-end accessory drive pulleys and tensioners for the automotive aftermarket. The add-on strengthens Cloyes' aftermarket product portfolio and distribution reach, building on recent platform activity including the Rotomaster acquisition.
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February 15, 2024
- Buyer
- Fenix Parent LLC (Fenix Parts), Stellex Capital Management LLC
- Target
- Pacific Rim Auto Parts
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fenix Parent LLC (doing business as Fenix Parts) has completed the acquisition of the assets of Pacific Rim Auto Parts in Fort Worth, Texas. The transaction expands Fenix’s specialty-vehicle recycling and e-commerce parts capabilities; Fenix is a Stellex Capital-backed platform pursuing add-on acquisitions across the U.S.
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January 26, 2024
- Buyer
- Continental Auto Parts, Kinderhook Industries
- Target
- K W Automotive Inc. dba Pro Parts Center
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Continental Auto Parts, a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, acquired K W Automotive Inc. dba Pro Parts Center, a Houston-based distributor of aftermarket collision automotive parts. The add-on expands Continental Auto Parts' footprint into Texas and surrounding Gulf states, enabling the combined platform to better serve multi-shop operators (MSOs) and independent collision shops in Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma.
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