Tracked deals
79
79 tracked deals across 2016-2026.
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions in Florida
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
73 strategic · 32 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2025
19 tracked deals announced in 2025.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Dealership expansions appear in multiple regions, including Tampa Bay (e.g., Maus Acura/Nissan locations) and Jacksonville (e.g., Subaru of Jacksonville; Hodges Mazda stores).
- Collision, glass, and mobile repair are recurring themes, with Quality Collision Group adding a luxury collision shop and Caliber expanding mobile fleet repair capabilities through Car Body Lab.
- Tire and auto service acquisitions add geographic infill, including All County Tire & Auto (St. Petersburg) and Sun Auto Tire & Service (seven locations near Pensacola).
- Aftermarket and electrification adjacencies show up in manufacturing/distribution, including Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co., LLC acquiring Bolt Energy USA (lithium batteries for PTVs).
- Platform moves and investor-backed scaling are present, including Pacific Avenue Capital Partners (affiliate) acquiring Pick Your Part from LKQ Corporation, with the option to pursue add-on M&A while keeping management in place.
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Car Wash | 9 | Express car wash operator in Florida operating a membersh... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Mammoth Holdings LLC | 5 | Multi-brand conveyor car wash operator and platform manag... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Clean Streak Ventures | 4 | National / regional car wash platform operating multiple ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| MKH Capital Partners | 3 | Miami-based private equity firm that invests in and partn... | PE |
| Red Dog Equity LLC | 3 | Private equity firm investing in lower middle-market comp... | PE |
| Classic Collision | 2 | National auto body repair consolidator operating 300+ rep... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Classic Collision, LLC | 2 | National multi-site auto body and collision repair operat... | Strategic |
| Key Auto Group | 2 | Regional automotive dealership group operating new and us... | Strategic |
| Kinderhook Industries, LLC | 2 | Middle-market private investment firm focused on sector-f... | PE |
| Krause Auto Group | 2 | Regional automotive retail group operating franchised new... | Strategic |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive in Florida by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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October 14, 2026
- Buyer
- Marshall Goldman
- Target
- Marino Performance Motors
- Seller
- Greg Marino, Gil Courchene
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Marshall Goldman acquired Marino Performance Motors, a West Palm Beach dealership specializing in exotic, performance and collectible automobiles. Founder Greg Marino and operating partner Gil Courchene will retain ownership stakes in Marshall Goldman and continue overseeing the Florida market; the showroom is expected to transition to the Marshall Goldman brand in the coming weeks.
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February 18, 2026
- Buyer
- E1T1 Automotive Group, Jarryd Carver
- Target
- Audi Gainesville
- Seller
- Warren Henry Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
E1T1 Automotive Group, led by Jarryd Carver, acquired Audi Gainesville from Warren Henry Automotive Group. Haig Partners served as exclusive buy-side advisor; the deal marks E1T1’s first acquisition in Florida and its entry into the luxury segment, with Carver becoming Florida’s first Black Audi dealer.
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- Buyer
- ZT Automotive, Badar Family Office
- Target
- Maus Acura | North Tampa, Maus Nissan | North Tampa, Maus Nissan | New Port Richey, Maus Nissan | Brooksville
- Seller
- Maus Family Automotive
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
ZT Automotive, owned by the Badar Family Office and managed by ZT Corporate, acquired four Maus Family Automotive dealership locations in the Tampa Bay area (Maus Acura | North Tampa; Maus Nissan | North Tampa; Maus Nissan | New Port Richey; Maus Nissan | Brooksville). The deal expands ZT Automotive's footprint in Florida, adding the Acura brand and strengthening its Nissan presence as part of a broader regional growth strategy.
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December 2, 2025
- Buyer
- All County Tire & Auto, Straightaway Tire & Auto
- Target
- JC Automotive
- Seller
- John Celona (founder)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
All County Tire & Auto, a Straightaway brand, has acquired JC Automotive, a family-owned auto repair shop in St. Petersburg, Florida. The acquisition expands All County's presence on Florida's west coast and brings JC Automotive's team into the All County/Straightaway platform.
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November 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- 1st Class Auto
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG) has acquired 1st Class Auto, a Pompano Beach-based luxury vehicle collision repair shop, marking QCG's entry into Florida as its 13th state. FOCUS Investment Banking served as exclusive financial advisor to 1st Class Auto; the acquisition expands QCG's national network of OEM-certified repair facilities.
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November 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co., LLC
- Target
- Bolt Energy USA
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Nivel Parts & Manufacturing Co., LLC has acquired Bolt Energy USA, a manufacturer of lithium batteries for personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) including golf cars. The deal brings Bolt’s battery technology into Nivel’s distribution and aftermarket portfolio to strengthen its product offering for PTV dealers and accelerate electrification initiatives.
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October 14, 2025
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Target
- Vannoy's Tires
- Seller
- Vannoy's Tires (Vannoy family)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired seven Vannoy's Tires locations in the greater Pensacola, Florida region, adding strategic infill to its existing Gulf Coast footprint. The transaction expands Sun Auto's presence in Florida and the Gulf Coast while preserving continuity for Vannoy employees and customers.
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- Buyer
- Pacific Avenue Capital Partners (affiliate), Partners Capital (co-investor)
- Target
- Pick Your Part
- Seller
- LKQ Corporation
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Pick Your Part from LKQ Corporation. Pick Your Part, a nationwide self-service auto salvage yard operator with 61 locations, will operate as a standalone platform under Pacific Avenue (with Partners Capital as a lead co-investor) and pursue strategic growth initiatives including add-on M&A while management remains in place.
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October 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Susquehanna Growth Equity
- Target
- Tint World Automotive Styling Centers
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) has made a strategic growth investment in Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, marking Tint World's first institutional capital. The funding will be used to accelerate franchise development, enhance operational support, and expand the brand's presence across the U.S. and internationally.
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September 24, 2025
- Buyer
- Shottenkirk Automotive Group
- Target
- Subaru of Jacksonville
- Seller
- Phil Porter Sr. / Porter family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Shottenkirk Automotive Group has acquired Subaru of Jacksonville, marking Shottenkirk's entry into the Subaru brand and the Jacksonville, Florida market. Heritage Capital Group served as exclusive sell-side advisor to Subaru of Jacksonville (owned by Phil Porter Sr./the Porter family); terms were not disclosed.
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September 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Caliber
- Target
- Car Body Lab
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Caliber, the national operator of auto collision and auto glass repair centers, has acquired Car Body Lab, a Miami Beach–based mobile auto body repair provider operating in 20 cities across seven states. The deal — terms not disclosed — expands Caliber's Fleet Solutions capabilities and brings Car Body Lab founder Rudy Joudet into Caliber's leadership as Vice President of Operations; Stephens Inc. served as exclusive financial advisor to Car Body Lab.
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- Buyer
- Morgan Automotive Group
- Target
- Hodges Mazda of the Avenues (Jacksonville), Hodges Mazda of St. Augustine
- Seller
- David Hodges, Dan Hodges
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Morgan Automotive Group has acquired Hodges Mazda of the Avenues in Jacksonville and Hodges Mazda of St. Augustine from David and Dan Hodges, with Haig Partners advising the sellers. The sale of the Jacksonville store set a record for the highest "blue sky" value paid for a Mazda dealership and further expands Morgan's footprint across Florida. The Hodges brothers are exiting automotive retail to focus on other business interests.
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June 19, 2025
- Buyer
- Fun Town RV
- Target
- Nature Coast RV
- Seller
- Randy Fife, Nancy Fife
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Fun Town RV has acquired Nature Coast RV, a family-owned RV dealership in Crystal River, Florida, from owners Randy and Nancy Fife. The acquisition expands Fun Town RV’s retail footprint into Florida; the dealership will be renamed Fun Town RV Nature Coast and remain at its current location.
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June 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.
- Target
- Midas
- Seller
- TBC Corporation
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. completed the acquisition of Midas from TBC Corporation, expanding Mavis's retail footprint to more than 3,500 locations across the United States and Canada. Midas will remain a standalone brand headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and the transaction strengthens Mavis's position in the North American automotive repair and maintenance market.
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June 3, 2025
- Buyer
- El Car Wash
- Target
- Johnny Clean Car Wash
- Seller
- Johnny Clean Car Wash, John Shullman
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
El Car Wash has acquired Johnny Clean Car Wash, adding five Florida locations and expanding its statewide footprint to 80 stores. The acquired sites will be rebranded and integrated into El Car Wash's membership network as the company continues to densify core Florida markets.
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April 29, 2025
- Buyer
- Krause Auto Group, Vernon Krause
- Target
- McGrath Volvo Cars of Fort Myers (now Volvo Cars Fort Myers)
- Seller
- McGrath Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Krause Auto Group, led by Vernon Krause, has acquired McGrath Volvo Cars of Fort Myers (now operating as Volvo Cars Fort Myers) from McGrath Automotive Group. The acquisition expands Krause Auto Group’s Southeast footprint and adds a premium Volvo dealership in Fort Myers, Florida.
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April 29, 2025
- Buyer
- El Car Wash
- Target
- Wash City Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
El Car Wash acquired five Wash City car wash locations across Orange and Seminole counties in the Greater Orlando area, expanding its Florida footprint and accelerating its plan to surpass 90 sites by the end of 2025. The acquired sites will be integrated into El Car Wash's unlimited membership program and will undergo enhancements to align with El Car Wash's brand and operational standards; Miracle Car Wash Advisors served as exclusive sell-side advisor.
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March 17, 2025
- Buyer
- Camping World Holdings, Inc.
- Target
- Lazydays
- Seller
- Lazydays
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Camping World Holdings, Inc. completed the purchase of five dealership locations from Lazydays, declining to close on two additional locations that did not meet its standards. The transaction expands Camping World’s retail and service footprint as it integrates the acquired Lazydays locations into its national network.
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February 25, 2025
- Buyer
- Rotunda Capital Partners
- Target
- AirPro Diagnostics
- Seller
- Lonnie Margol and existing AirPro management / owners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Rotunda Capital Partners has acquired AirPro Diagnostics, a Jacksonville-based provider of Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) diagnostics, scanning, programming and calibration services. Rotunda will partner with AirPro's existing management (which retains a meaningful stake) to accelerate growth, expand geographically, enhance capabilities, and pursue add-on acquisitions.
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February 12, 2025
- Buyer
- El Car Wash
- Target
- ZIPS Car Wash, SPIN Car Wash
- Seller
- ZIPS Car Wash, SPIN Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
El Car Wash acquired six ZIPS Car Wash sites (including ZIPS Orlando locations and SPIN Car Wash Broward locations) on February 12, 2025, expanding its footprint in Florida. The deal transfers the assets, customer base and operations of the acquired sites to El Car Wash as it deepens its presence in key Florida markets.
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January 23, 2025
- Buyer
- Cars Commerce (Cars.com Inc.)
- Target
- DealerClub
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cars Commerce (d/b/a Cars.com) acquired DealerClub, a dealer-to-dealer digital wholesale auction, for approximately $25 million in cash with up to $88 million of additional performance-based consideration. The deal, which closed January 23, 2025, expands Cars Commerce’s Trade & Appraisal strategy by adding transactional wholesale capabilities and access to a dealer-facing marketplace serving 650+ dealer customers.
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November 27, 2024
- Buyer
- Warren Henry Auto Group
- Target
- Kia of Key West
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Warren Henry Auto Group, a privately owned Florida dealership group, has completed the acquisition of Kia of Key West. The dealership will operate as part of the Keys Auto Center family and continue operations at 2826 N Roosevelt Blvd in Key West, Florida, bringing the location into Warren Henry's expanding Florida portfolio.
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November 18, 2024
- Buyer
- MidOcean Partners
- Target
- Arnott Industries
- Seller
- Calera Capital
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
MidOcean Partners has acquired Arnott Industries, a global leader in aftermarket air suspension products, from Calera Capital. The acquisition strengthens MidOcean's auto aftermarket platform and will support Arnott's growth through organic initiatives and strategic M&A; financial terms were not disclosed.
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November 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Andy Unanue
- Target
- Sutherlin Nissan of Vero Beach (now operating as Nissan of Vero Beach)
- Seller
- Sutherlin Automotive Group, Brett Sutherlin
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Investor Andy Unanue purchased Sutherlin Nissan of Vero Beach from Sutherlin Automotive Group; the dealership will operate as Nissan of Vero Beach. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented seller Sutherlin Automotive Group in the transaction, which the seller said supports portfolio/brand-mix optimization.
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November 5, 2024
- Buyer
- Atlantic Coast Automotive
- Target
- Audi Lakeland, Volkswagen Brandon
- Seller
- Qvale Auto Group, Bruce Qvale
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Atlantic Coast Automotive has acquired two Florida dealerships — Audi Lakeland (Lakeland, Fla.) and Volkswagen Brandon (Brandon, Fla.) — from Qvale Auto Group. The transaction, completed Nov. 5, was advised exclusively by The Presidio Group and expands Atlantic Coast Automotive’s dealer footprint across the East Coast.
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October 28, 2024
- Buyer
- A111 Capital, Farragut Capital Partners, NewSpring Mezzanine (NewSpring Capital), Pine Street Capital Partners, Salem Investment Partners
- Target
- Burnyzz
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
A111 Capital has completed a majority buyout of Burnyzz, an Ocala, Florida-based classic car restoration, sales and service business. The transaction is supported by subordinated debt and equity investments from Farragut Capital Partners, NewSpring Mezzanine (NewSpring Capital), Pine Street Capital Partners and Salem Investment Partners to fund Burnyzz’s continued growth and capacity expansion while founder/management remain in place.
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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 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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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 10, 2024
- Buyer
- Lithia & Driveway (Lithia Motors)
- Target
- Three Duval Motor Company dealerships (Acura, Honda and Subaru in Jacksonville and Gainesville, Florida)
- Seller
- Duval Motor Company
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) purchased three dealerships (Acura, Honda and Subaru) from Duval Motor Company in Jacksonville and Gainesville, Florida, adding an expected $200M+ in annualized revenue. The deal marks Lithia's entry into these Florida markets and expands its import and luxury retail footprint, funded using existing on‑balance sheet capacity.
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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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- Buyer
- Krause Auto Group
- Target
- Sutherlin Nissan of Fort Myers, Sutherlin Nissan of Cape Coral, Sutherlin Genesis (Fort Myers)
- Seller
- Sutherlin Automotive Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Krause Auto Group of Alpharetta, Georgia purchased three Southwest Florida dealerships from Sutherlin Automotive Group for more than $110 million in an acquisition that includes Sutherlin Nissan of Fort Myers, Sutherlin Nissan of Cape Coral and Sutherlin Genesis in Fort Myers. The stores will be rebranded as Nissan of Cape Coral, Nissan of Fort Myers and Fort Myers Genesis; Krause plans renovations and service expansion at the Fort Myers Nissan location. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented the seller in the transaction.
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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
- Crash Champions
- Target
- Mitchell Collision Repair
- Seller
- DJ Mitchell (Owner), Mitchell Collision Repair
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Crash Champions acquired Mitchell Collision Repair, including two locations in Land O' Lakes and Belleview, Florida, expanding its LUXE | EV Certified repair center network. The deal adds OEM and EV repair certifications and expands Crash Champions' Florida footprint as it integrates Mitchell's operations into its nationwide multi-shop platform.
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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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- Buyer
- Classic Collision
- Target
- Heat Collision Auto Body Specialist
- Seller
- Lily Navarro
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Classic Collision, a national auto body repair consolidator, acquired Heat Collision Auto Body Specialist, which operates locations in North Miami and West Park, Florida. The transaction marks Classic Collision’s 100th business purchase in four years and brings the Heat Collision team into Classic’s South Florida footprint; former owner Lily Navarro will be exiting the business.
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December 21, 2023
- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Crash Depot
- Seller
- Chance Smith (former owner of Crash Depot)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, a national multi-site auto body repair operator based in Atlanta, has acquired Crash Depot, a family-owned collision repair shop in Auburndale, Florida. The acquisition expands Classic Collision’s footprint in Florida and adds another repair location to its network of facilities.
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November 14, 2023
- Buyer
- El Car Wash
- Target
- Ultimate Express Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
El Car Wash, a Miami-based car wash operator backed by Warburg Pincus, acquired two Ultimate Express Car Wash locations in Naples and Fort Myers, accelerating its expansion onto Florida's west coast. The deal adds to El Car Wash's multi-location platform and membership program as the company integrates the sites and upgrades them under the El Car Wash brand.
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September 20, 2023
- Buyer
- Warren Henry Auto Group, Keys Auto Center (KAC)
- Target
- Niles Sales and Service
- Seller
- Jack Niles
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Warren Henry Auto Group has acquired Niles Sales and Service in Key West and will expand its Keys Auto Center (KAC) offering to include five additional brands, bringing KAC to 13 brands in the Lower Keys. The acquired dealership will continue operating at its current location while KAC undergoes renovations and staffing is increased to support expanded operations.
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August 9, 2023
- Buyer
- Original One Parts, LLC, Kinderhook Industries, LLC
- Target
- Headlights Depot (Performance Depot, LLC)
- Seller
- Eric Tannenbaum, Jay Tannenbaum
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Kinderhook Industries portfolio company Original One Parts has merged with Performance Depot dba Headlights Depot, an aftermarket automotive lighting distributor headquartered in Pompano Beach, Florida. The transaction is the third add-on for Original One under Kinderhook's ownership and expands Original One's national footprint, e-commerce capabilities and aftermarket lighting product offerings; financial terms were not disclosed.
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- Buyer
- El Car Wash
- Target
- Southern Palms Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
El Car Wash, a Miami-based express car wash operator, acquired two Southern Palms Car Wash locations in Palm Beach County, Florida. The deal increases El Car Wash's store density in its core Palm Beach market and will convert/launch the acquired sites under the El Car Wash brand while merging unlimited membership programs.
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- Buyer
- The Dimmitt Automotive Group
- Target
- Cycle Springs Powersports
- Seller
- Marty Skapik, Noel Hughes
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Dimmitt Automotive Group has acquired Cycle Springs Powersports, the world’s largest Yamaha dealer located in Clearwater, Florida. The transaction expands Dimmitt’s retail footprint into powersports and marine retail, and was facilitated by Viking Mergers & Acquisitions.
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June 5, 2023
- Buyer
- StoneEagle, Battery Ventures
- Target
- Pencilwrench
- Seller
- Joe McCue (founder and owner of Pencilwrench)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
StoneEagle, an automotive F&I and service software provider, has acquired Pencilwrench, a web-based repair-event documentation software that helps technicians and service advisors create compliant warranty and service claims. The deal, executed with participation from StoneEagle investor Battery Ventures, expands StoneEagle's service and claims-product capabilities and aims to accelerate market adoption of Pencilwrench's tools; terms were not disclosed.
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April 19, 2023
- Buyer
- Auto Rescue Solutions, Granite Creek Capital Partners
- Target
- Road Service 1
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Auto Rescue Solutions, a dispatcher of roadside assistance providers, has acquired Florida-based emergency roadside services operator Road Service 1. The deal expands Auto Rescue's presence in Florida and strengthens its network for motor clubs, insurers and fleet customers; Auto Rescue is backed by Granite Creek Capital Partners.
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April 19, 2023
- Buyer
- Radial Equity Partners
- Target
- Multi Parts (MPS)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Radial Equity Partners has entered into a partnership with Multi Parts (MPS), a developer and supplier of non-discretionary replacement parts to the vehicle aftermarket. Terms were not disclosed; Radial said it will provide resources to accelerate MPS's organic growth and pursue complementary acquisitions to support global expansion.
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April 4, 2023
- Buyer
- El Car Wash
- Target
- Smart Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
El Car Wash (ECW), a Miami-based express car wash operator backed by Warburg Pincus, acquired Smart Car Wash’s North Miami Beach and West Palm Beach locations and has reopened the sites under the El Car Wash brand. The move expands ECW’s footprint in Florida to 30 operating locations (with 30+ in development) and follows its 2022 recapitalization with Warburg Pincus.
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April 3, 2023
- Buyer
- Group 1 Automotive
- Target
- Estero Bay Chevrolet
- Seller
- Winton family (Charles Winton), Denson family (Pat Denson)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Group 1 Automotive has acquired Estero Bay Chevrolet, the top-volume Chevrolet dealership in Southwest Florida. Kerrigan Advisors represented the Winton and Denson families in the transaction as the sellers; the deal expands Group 1's footprint in a high-growth Florida market.
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January 10, 2023
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service, Leonard Green & Partners
- Target
- Tire Outlet Holdings, Inc., Tire Outlet Direct, LLC
- Seller
- Tire Outlet Holdings, Inc. and Affiliates
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sun Auto Tire & Service, a Leonard Green & Partners portfolio company, has acquired Tire Outlet Holdings, Inc. and Tire Outlet Direct, LLC. The acquisition brings Tire Outlet's 14 retail locations and online business in Northeast Florida into Sun Auto's national tire and auto service platform to expand its footprint and retail distribution capabilities.
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November 16, 2022
- Buyer
- Ed Morse Automotive Group, Teddy Morse
- Target
- Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley-Davidson, Destination Daytona
- Seller
- Rossmeyer family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ed Morse Automotive Group, led by Teddy Morse, has acquired Bruce Rossmeyer's Daytona Harley‑Davidson and the adjacent Destination Daytona complex from the Rossmeyer family. The dealership will operate as Teddy Morse's Daytona Harley‑Davidson while Destination Daytona will continue to host its existing tenants; the sale was facilitated by DCG Acquisitions and represents a family-owner exit and continuation of the site’s legacy under Ed Morse ownership.
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August 11, 2022
- Buyer
- Mammoth Holdings LLC, Red Dog Equity LLC
- Target
- Mr. Squeaky Car Wash
- Seller
- Richard Sasso
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mammoth Holdings LLC acquired Mr. Squeaky Car Wash, a single-location car wash in Pompano Beach, Florida, from owner Richard Sasso. The deal expands Mammoth's South Florida footprint and will allow Mammoth to introduce its club membership offering to Mr. Squeaky's customer base; Mammoth is a PE-backed express car wash platform.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What parts of the automotive value chain see acquisitions in Florida?
Recent deals span dealership groups, collision/auto body and glass repair, tire and auto service, and related aftermarket/manufacturing activities such as lithium batteries for personal transportation vehicles (PTVs).
Are Florida deals focused on dealerships only?
No. Alongside dealership transactions, the listed activity includes repair services (including luxury collision and mobile fleet capabilities) and tire/auto service rollups.
Do acquirers typically add locations within Florida or expand from outside the state?
Both patterns appear. Some buyers expand their Florida footprint (e.g., multi-location additions in the Tampa Bay or Pensacola regions), while others mark entry into Florida as they broaden regional or national networks.
Are transactions in Florida limited to certain brands?
The examples show brand specificity in places (e.g., Subaru and Mazda acquisitions in Jacksonville-area markets; Acura and Nissan stores in Tampa Bay), while other deals focus more on capabilities like collision repair or battery technology.
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