Automotive Acquisitions in South Carolina

RBM of Atlanta acquired three Greenville, South Carolina dealerships — Porsche of Greenville, Land Rover Greenville and Crown Nissan of Greenville — from Asbury Automotive Group in a transaction that included related real estate and closed Feb. 23. The Presidio Group advised Asbury on the divestiture; the deal marks RBM's first expansion beyond the metro-Atlanta area as it grows its multi-brand dealership footprint.

Jacksonville-based investment firm Pablo River Partners, led by Charlie Tomm, acquired Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina from Brian Smith and Dick Smith Automotive. The dealership will be renamed Hyundai of Greenville and remain at its current location, expanding Pablo River Partners' presence in the Southeast.

WhiteWater Express Car Wash, a Houston-based express car wash operator, has acquired Time to Shine Car Wash’s 12-location South Carolina portfolio (10 operating locations and 2 in development), including eight sites in Charleston and four in Columbia. The acquisition marks WhiteWater’s entry into South Carolina and expands its national footprint to 141 locations across seven states, with plans to rebrand the acquired sites to WhiteWater Express in early 2026.

America's Auto Auction (part of America's Group) has acquired Augusta Auto Auction, a 5-acre wholesale vehicle auction in North Augusta, South Carolina. The deal preserves existing operations — including weekly Wednesday sales and simulcast/digital bidding — and furthers America's Auto Auction's strategic expansion in the Southeast; the seller is Dan Dorsey, owner of Augusta Auto Auction.

Hendrick Automotive Group has acquired Love Automotive, including Love Chevrolet and Love GMC in Columbia, South Carolina. The deal expands Hendrick's South Carolina footprint and marks the company's return to the Columbia market while the dealerships will continue operating under current team leadership.

Jim Hudson Automotive Group of Columbia, South Carolina acquired Scott Will Toyota in Sumter, South Carolina, expanding Hudson’s South Carolina footprint to seven locations. Ozog Consulting served as exclusive sell‑side advisor to Scott Will; the transaction closed on September 5th.

Group 1 Automotive, a Houston-based public automotive retailer, acquired Modern Classic Motors in Hilton Head, South Carolina, adding three franchises (Mercedes‑Benz, Sprinter and Honda) expected to generate $140 million in annual revenues. The deal expands Group 1's Mercedes‑Benz and Honda footprint and adds scale to its Hilton Head operations.

Team Automotive Group, a Charlotte-based automotive dealer group, has acquired Addy's Harbor Dodge Ram Fiat in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — the group's seventh dealership and its first location in South Carolina. The seller was Mike Addy; the acquisition expands Team Automotive Group's footprint across the Carolinas as part of its growth plan.

ZIPS Car Wash acquired four Islands Car Wash locations in the Hilton Head, South Carolina market (Bluffton, Hilton Head Island and Okatie), making ZIPS the largest express-only car wash chain in South Carolina. The transaction expands ZIPS' footprint in the state to 20 locations and strengthens its coastal market presence to serve both local residents and vacationers.

Tidal Wave Auto Spa acquired W4 Express Wash’s locations, including the Bluffton, South Carolina site at 1492 Fording Island Rd, adding ten open locations and a pipeline of greenfield development. The W4 sites will be rebranded to Tidal Wave and will undergo targeted improvements; Tidal Wave, a PE-backed car wash platform, said the deal supports its aggressive expansion and development strategy.

Classic Collision, a national auto body repair operator based in Atlanta, has acquired Performance Collision Centers, a four-location collision repair group headquartered in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The deal expands Classic's presence in South Carolina and brings the company's total U.S. footprint to roughly 70 centers across multiple states.

Highline Warren, a Memphis-based manufacturer and distributor of automotive consumable products and a portfolio company of Pritzker Private Capital, has acquired BlueDevil Products from The Starco Group. The deal adds the BlueDevil, Red Angel, and PJ1 brands to Highline Warren’s portfolio to expand its automotive aftermarket product offerings and distribution reach.