Tracked deals
97
97 tracked deals across 2019-2026.
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions in Texas
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
92 strategic · 34 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2022
22 tracked deals announced in 2022.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Classic Collision is actively adding Texas repair locations, including acquisitions in Livingston, White Oak, and Midland.
- Investors are backing both services and niche manufacturing: LFM Capital acquired Vintage Air (San Antonio–based aftermarket HVAC systems).
- Dealership and parts distribution acquisitions appear alongside repair and aftermarket platforms, including activity from US Auto Trust and Leslie Doggett Auto Group.
- Locations cluster across major Texas markets (e.g., Cleveland, San Antonio, Dallas, Houston area, Midland, Livingston, Killeen).
- Several deals highlight operational continuity or transition planning, including retaining employees and renaming/renovating acquired sites.
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| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Automotive Corp. | 4 | Automotive dealer group operating multiple franchised dea... | Strategic |
| Classic Collision, LLC | 3 | National multi-site collision repair operator that acquir... | Strategic |
| Clay Cooley Auto Group | 3 | Independent automotive dealer group operating multiple fr... | Strategic |
| FullSpeed Automotive | 3 | Franchisor and operator of automotive aftermarket repair ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| GO Car Wash | 3 | Multi-regional express exterior car wash operator pursuin... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Kinderhook Industries, LLC | 3 | Middle‑market private investment firm focused on healthca... | PE |
| Stellex Capital Management LLC | 3 | Middle-market private equity firm (about $3.9bn AUM) focu... | PE |
| WhiteWater Express Car Wash | 3 | Houston-based express car wash platform operating and dev... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Atlantic Street Capital | 2 | Middle-market private equity firm that invests in lower-m... | PE |
| Classic Collision | 2 | National multi-site collision repair operator running a l... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive in Texas by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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February 12, 2026
- Buyer
- Kedge Cook (Cook Ford Texas)
- Target
- Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
- Seller
- Brian Bounds
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Kedge Cook, owner of Cook Ford Texas, acquired Martin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Cleveland, Texas from seller Brian Bounds. The dealership will be renamed Cook Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram and will remain at its current location as part of Cook's expanding dealer portfolio.
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December 22, 2025
- Buyer
- LFM Capital
- Target
- Vintage Air
- Seller
- Mangrove Equity Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LFM Capital has acquired Vintage Air, a San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of aftermarket air‑conditioning systems for classic and late‑model cars and trucks, from Mangrove Equity Partners. Mangrove credited operational improvements, D2C expansion and an earlier add‑on (AC Solutions) for strengthening Vintage Air prior to the sale; LFM Capital will add Vintage Air as a platform investment to expand its niche manufacturing portfolio.
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October 17, 2025
- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Fawbush Body Shop
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired Fawbush Body Shop in Livingston, Texas. The acquisition expands Classic Collision's network in Texas by adding a locally owned collision repair facility with over 30 years of service to the community.
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October 16, 2025
- Buyer
- LFM Capital, Northstar Capital
- Target
- Vintage Air, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LFM Capital has acquired Vintage Air, a San Antonio‑based manufacturer of performance aftermarket automotive HVAC systems, making the company a new LFM portfolio company. Northstar Capital provided debt financing and an equity co‑investment to support LFM’s acquisition and future growth initiatives.
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October 7, 2025
- Buyer
- US Auto Trust
- Target
- Boardwalk Auto Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
US Auto Trust has acquired Boardwalk Auto Group's Dallas operations, adding Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Pagani and Czinger dealerships to its portfolio. The transaction expands US Auto Trust's luxury automotive retail footprint and strengthens its presence in the Texas high-end vehicle market.
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September 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Leslie Doggett Auto Group
- Target
- Russell & Smith (Ford and Honda dealerships, Collision Center, and Ford/Honda parts distribution business)
- Seller
- Mike Smith family, Chase Smith family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Leslie Doggett Auto Group has acquired Russell & Smith's Ford and Honda dealerships, collision center, and a top-five wholesale Ford and Honda parts distribution business from the Mike Smith and Chase Smith families. The Houston-based acquisition adds over $300 million in annual revenue and a workforce of roughly 226 full-time employees plus 58 technicians, strengthening Doggett's Greater Houston footprint and expanding its automotive and parts distribution capabilities.
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- Buyer
- Ancira Automotive Group
- Target
- Patriot Buick-GMC
- Seller
- John Kliewer
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ancira Automotive Group has acquired Patriot Buick-GMC in Killeen, Texas from owner John Kliewer. Haig Partners served as exclusive sell-side advisor and all Patriot employees will be retained as part of the transition, supporting Ancira’s continued expansion in the Texas dealership market.
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June 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Greybull Stewardship
- Target
- VSSTA, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Greybull Stewardship, a private investment firm headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming, has acquired VSSTA, Inc., a provider of remote vehicle scanning, diagnostics and ADAS calibration services for collision repair shops. Financial terms were not disclosed; Greybull said it will provide operational support and resources to scale VSSTA's remote diagnostics, calibration and training offerings.
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- Buyer
- Express Wash Concepts
- Target
- Zips Car Wash
- Seller
- Zips Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Express Wash Concepts (EWC) acquired three Zips Car Wash locations in the Greater Cincinnati area, effective May 15, 2025, to expand its Flying Ace Express footprint. EWC will invest more than $5 million to renovate and rebrand the sites, bringing its express wash portfolio to 118 locations across six states and reopening the Cincinnati sites as Flying Ace Express on August 1, 2025.
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April 8, 2025
- Buyer
- Fenix Parts, Stellex Capital Management LLC
- Target
- Assured Auto Parts
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fenix Parts (Fenix Parent LLC), a PE-backed automotive recycler and reseller, has acquired Assured Auto Parts in San Antonio, Texas to expand its Texas footprint and better serve customers in the San Antonio–Austin region. The deal strengthens Fenix's regional network and is consistent with the company’s add-on acquisition strategy while benefitting from backing by Stellex Capital Management.
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- Buyer
- Classic Collision
- Target
- Doug's Paint and Body
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision acquired Doug's Paint and Body in White Oak, Texas, expanding its East Texas footprint. The acquisition adds another repair center to Classic Collision’s national network (founded 1983 in Atlanta), which has grown to more than 300 locations across roughly 20 states.
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March 21, 2025
- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Pat Gray Collision Center, Platinum Collision Center
- Seller
- Owners of Pat Gray Collision Center, Owners of Platinum Collision Center
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, has acquired two Midland, Texas collision repair locations: Pat Gray Collision Center and Platinum Collision Center. The deal expands Classic Collision's footprint into the Midland market and adds two service locations to its nationwide network.
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November 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Main Street Auto
- Target
- Dennis Quick Auto Service & Sales, Inc.
- Seller
- Bubba Dennis
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Main Street Auto, a multi-location auto repair platform based in Atlanta, acquired Dennis Quick Auto Service & Sales, Inc., a full-service auto repair and tire shop in Snyder, Texas. The transaction, which closed on November 18, 2024, transfers ownership from longtime owner Bubba Dennis to Main Street Auto and expands Main Street Auto's footprint and service capacity in West Texas, where Dennis Quick serves a predominantly commercial (oil field) customer base.
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November 13, 2024
- Buyer
- Halifax Group
- Target
- Universal Air Conditioner, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Halifax Group completed a growth investment in Universal Air Conditioner, LLC (UAC), a Mansfield, Texas–based designer and distributor of aftermarket HVAC components for cars, trucks and heavy-duty equipment. Co-CEOs Francisco Coll and Sophia Coll Crowley will remain in leadership and retain a significant ownership stake as Halifax provides the company’s first institutional capital to support expansion and platform-building in the automotive aftermarket.
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November 9, 2024
- Buyer
- Clay Cooley Auto Group
- Target
- Don Davis Ford (Arlington, TX)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Clay Cooley Auto Group has acquired Don Davis Ford in Arlington, Texas, and will operate the location as Clay Cooley Ford. The acquisition expands Clay Cooley's presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth market and brings the dealership's sales, service and parts operations under the Clay Cooley brand.
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- Buyer
- Clay Cooley Auto Group
- Target
- Don Davis Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Clay Cooley Auto Group has acquired Don Davis Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram in Arlington, Texas and rebranded it as Clay Cooley Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram. The acquisition expands Clay Cooley's dealership footprint in the Dallas–Fort Worth market and is intended to enhance service offerings and customer experience in Arlington. Financial terms were not disclosed.
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November 8, 2024
- Buyer
- Clay Cooley Auto Group
- Target
- Don Davis Nissan
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Clay Cooley Auto Group has acquired Don Davis Nissan, a Nissan dealership in Arlington, Texas, expanding Clay Cooley’s presence across the Dallas–Fort Worth market. The acquisition will integrate Don Davis Nissan into the Clay Cooley network to provide expanded inventory, enhanced service options, and continued community engagement.
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October 18, 2024
- Buyer
- HOLT Truck Centers
- Target
- Kyrish Truck Centers
- Seller
- Kyrish Truck Centers (family owners)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
HOLT Truck Centers (a HOLT Group operating company) has acquired Kyrish Truck Centers, a family-owned operator of 20 International Motors, Fleetrite Truck Parts, Idealease, and Longhorn Bus dealerships and service centers in Texas. The deal brings HOLT’s total locations to 35, makes it the third-largest International Motors dealer in the U.S., and transfers roughly 550 Kyrish employees to HOLT while preserving Kyrish’s Longhorn Bus brand in Texas.
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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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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 11, 2024
- Buyer
- Big Brand Tire & Service
- Target
- Tires To You
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Big Brand Tire & Service has acquired Tires To You, a seven-location tire retailer in the Austin, Texas area, marking Big Brand’s first entry into the Texas market. The acquired locations will be rebranded as Big Brand Tire & Service as the company plans further expansion in Texas and integration of its resources and technology to support growth.
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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 6, 2024
- Buyer
- Julie Herrera, IDEA Auto Group, Bravo Auto Group, Raymond Palacios, E1T1 Auto Group, Mike Terry, Jarryd Carver
- Target
- South Austin Nissan, Baytown Nissan, Hyundai of Silsbee
- Seller
- Central Automotive Group, Dale Early
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Three Texas dealerships — South Austin Nissan, Baytown Nissan and Hyundai of Silsbee — were sold in transactions facilitated by Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions. South Austin Nissan was acquired by Julie Herrera (IDEA Auto Group) and will operate as City Limits Nissan; Baytown Nissan was acquired by Raymond Palacios' Bravo Auto Group; and Hyundai of Silsbee was acquired by Mike Terry and Jarryd Carver through their new E1T1 Auto Group partnership.
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June 18, 2024
- Buyer
- Atlantic Street Capital
- Target
- Zips Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Atlantic Street Capital has made an additional $70 million investment in its portfolio company Zips Car Wash to support operating initiatives, member experience, leadership, and wash quality. The capital will be used to accelerate growth across Zips' ~270 locations and further develop its membership and equipment upgrades.
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June 17, 2024
- Buyer
- America's Group
- Target
- San Antonio Auto Auction
- Seller
- BA&W Enterprises Ownership Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
America's Group has acquired San Antonio Auto Auction from BA&W Enterprises Ownership Group, expanding America's Group's auction footprint to 39 locations across 19 states. The San Antonio facility sits on 44 acres and includes a six-lane arena, reconditioning facilities and mechanical services; the move is aimed at expanding America's Group's geographic reach and remarketing capabilities.
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May 2, 2024
- Buyer
- America's Car-Mart, Inc.
- Target
- Texas Auto Center
- Seller
- Bob Blankenship, Erika Blankenship, Texas Auto Center
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
America's Car-Mart, Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the dealership assets of Texas Auto Center (TAC), the two-location Austin/San Marcos used-car dealership founded by Bob and Erika Blankenship. The transaction (which excludes TAC's legacy finance receivables) is expected to close in the first quarter of Car-Mart's 2025 fiscal year and expands America's Car-Mart's footprint in the Texas market.
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- Buyer
- Stellex Capital Management LLC (single-asset continuation vehicle)
- Target
- Fenix Parts
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Stellex Capital Management closed a single-asset continuation vehicle that acquired interests in Fenix Parts, providing follow-on capital to support organic growth and the company’s add-on M&A pipeline. Concurrently, Fenix refinanced its debt with TCW Private Credit Group as lead lender; Evercore served as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis and Greenberg Traurig as legal counsel.
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- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Target
- Carrollton Complete Automotive
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sun Auto Tire & Service has acquired Carrollton Complete Automotive to expand its automotive service and tire footprint across Texas. The deal will integrate Carrollton Complete Automotive's team and services into Sun Auto's network, giving customers access to Sun Auto's nationwide warranty program and employees enhanced benefits and resources.
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March 8, 2024
- Buyer
- Spiffy, Inc.
- Target
- NuVinAir
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Get Spiffy, Inc. (Spiffy), a mobile car maintenance and detailing platform led by CEO Scot Wingo, acquired NuVinAir, a Plano, Texas–based provider of patented vehicle cleanliness solutions and proprietary cleaning machines. The acquisition expands Spiffy's service categories and product lines—bringing NuVinAir's Cyclone system and product portfolio into Spiffy's offerings to better serve fleet managers, rental companies and dealer/OEM partners.
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March 7, 2024
- Buyer
- Hanging Rock
- Target
- Car-O-Liner Southwest
- Seller
- Tim Curran (Founder & Owner)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Hanging Rock, a Dallas-based investment vehicle formed by Nick Feinman and Jim Karol, acquired Car-O-Liner Southwest from founder Tim Curran; the transaction closed on March 7, 2024. The new owners plan to invest in the company’s service division, physical infrastructure and operating systems while Nick Feinman and Jim Karol will take active operating roles to support growth across the company’s six-state southwestern territory.
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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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December 18, 2023
- Buyer
- Mammoth Holdings LLC
- Target
- Galaxies Express Car Wash
- Seller
- Luke Mayo
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mammoth Holdings LLC, an express car wash platform headquartered in Dallas, acquired Galaxies Express Car Wash, an operator of two express conveyor car wash locations in Killeen, Texas. The acquisition is an add-on to Mammoth's platform as part of its national expansion strategy and furthers its footprint in the Texas market.
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December 14, 2023
- Buyer
- Mammoth Holdings LLC
- Target
- Today's Car Wash
- Seller
- Tyler Furney, Lisa Furney
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Mammoth Holdings LLC acquired Today's Car Wash, a developer and operator of seven express conveyor car wash locations in Killeen, Texas (with an eighth under construction). The deal is an add-on to Mammoth's national car wash platform as part of its expansion into the Texas market and larger "drive-to-five" growth plan.
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November 14, 2023
- Buyer
- Ron Hoover RV & Marine Centers
- Target
- Master Marine, Outdoor Living RV
- Seller
- George Noyes
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ron Hoover RV & Marine Centers, a family-owned Texas dealership group, acquired Master Marine and Outdoor Living RV — two adjacent dealerships in San Antonio, Texas — from owner George Noyes. The acquisition expands Ron Hoover's footprint in Texas and preserves the dealerships' existing locations and operations.
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August 9, 2023
- Buyer
- Cox Automotive
- Target
- Corcoran's Mobile Services
- Seller
- Ron Corcoran
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Cox Automotive has acquired Corcoran's Mobile Services (CMS), a Houston-headquartered provider of mobile fleet maintenance and repair operating across 30 states. The acquisition expands Cox Automotive’s fleet services footprint and capabilities, bringing Corcoran’s decades of fleet-maintenance experience into Cox’s Mobility Fleet Services organization.
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- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- Stuart's Paint & Body
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG), a private-equity-backed multisite owner/operator of OEM-certified collision repair centers, has acquired Stuart's Paint & Body in Plano, Texas. The acquisition is QCG's first in Texas and expands its national footprint, while Stuart Singer will remain in his role and the shop will retain its name and branding.
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May 17, 2023
- Buyer
- Brady Bishop, Chip Johnson, Bishop Maserati of Hurst, Bishop Alfa Romeo of Hurst
- Target
- Momentum Maserati Alfa Romeo
- Seller
- Sonic Automotive
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions advised Sonic Automotive on the sale of Momentum Maserati Alfa Romeo in Hurst, Texas to buyers Brady Bishop and Chip Johnson. The dealerships have been renamed Bishop Maserati of Hurst and Bishop Alfa Romeo of Hurst following the transaction.
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May 4, 2023
- Buyer
- The Khoury Group
- Target
- Don Elliott Autoworld
- Seller
- Don Elliott
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Khoury Group has acquired Don Elliott Autoworld (now operating as Wharton Chevrolet GMC and Ram Country of Wharton) from owner Don Elliott. Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions represented the seller in the transaction as The Khoury Group expands its Texas dealership footprint.
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- Buyer
- Foundation Automotive Corp.
- Target
- Crossroads Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram
- Seller
- Bruce Glascock, Alfred Flores, Chris Godwin, Marc Wagoner
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Foundation Automotive Corp. has purchased Crossroads Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram in Liberty, Texas, adding the store as the group's 17th dealership in Texas and its 8th Stellantis franchise in the United States. The dealers were sold by owners Bruce Glascock, Alfred Flores, Chris Godwin and Marc Wagoner as Foundation expands its Texas footprint and Stellantis brand presence.
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February 6, 2023
- Buyer
- SolutionWorks, Concentric Equity Partners, Alitus Capital Partners
- Target
- Streamline Recon, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
SolutionWorks, a portfolio company jointly owned by Concentric Equity Partners and Alitus Capital Partners, has acquired Streamline Recon, LLC, a Texas-based automotive reconditioning firm focused on the franchise dealership market. Streamline's management team will remain and retain an ownership stake; the deal expands SolutionWorks' reconditioning capabilities and extends its dealership footprint regionally with plans to support national growth.
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September 19, 2022
- Buyer
- Super Star Car Wash, TSG Consumer Partners
- Target
- Wave Wash
- Seller
- Wave Wash founders Frank and Karen Meneghetti
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Super Star Car Wash, a TSG Consumer Partners–backed car wash operator headquartered in Phoenix, has acquired Wave Wash, an eight-location express conveyor car wash operator in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. The acquisition expands Super Star's presence in the DFW market to 17 locations and adds Wave Wash's team, facilities and development pipeline; financial terms were not disclosed.
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September 6, 2022
- Buyer
- Accelerated Brands, Princeton Equity Group
- Target
- Trademark Car Wash
- Seller
- Andrew Goldberger, Franz (co-owner / partner; last name not provided)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Accelerated Brands, backed by Princeton Equity Group, has completed its acquisition of Trademark Car Wash and named industry veteran Miguel Prendes President of Car Wash Operations. The deal brings a developing pipeline of roughly 22 locations across New York, Tennessee, Texas, New Mexico and Arizona into the Accelerated Brands platform as the company pursues national expansion.
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- Buyer
- Foundation Automotive Corp.
- Target
- Mercedes‑Benz of Wichita Falls
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Foundation Automotive Corp. has acquired Mercedes‑Benz of Wichita Falls, adding the Mercedes franchise as the ninth store in its Wichita Falls platform and the 36th dealership overall for Foundation Automotive. The deal expands Foundation's local footprint and brand offering in Wichita Falls, with plans to build a new Mercedes‑Benz facility in the future.
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August 23, 2022
- Buyer
- Maupin Metal, LLC
- Target
- Brunner's Trim and Glass
- Seller
- Butch and Henry Brunner
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Maupin Metal, a Dallas-based custom car restoration shop founded by Brian Maupin, has acquired Brunner's Trim and Glass, a nearly 50-year-old Dallas automotive trim and glass business. The purchase expands Maupin Metal's in-house capabilities (glass, upholstery and convertible-top work), increases shop capacity with a new 15-bay garage on Garland Road, and retains Brunner's staff as the founders retire.
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July 20, 2022
- Buyer
- GO Car Wash
- Target
- Genie Express Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
GO Car Wash, a Denver-based express car wash operator, has acquired Genie Express Car Wash in Austin, Texas. The acquisition expands GO Car Wash's Texas footprint—bringing its total Austin-area locations to nine—and is an add-on to GO's rapidly growing express wash platform backed by private equity.
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- Buyer
- FullSpeed Automotive
- Target
- Kwik Industries, Inc. (Kwik Kar)
- Seller
- Kwik Industries, Inc., Local independent operators
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
FullSpeed Automotive acquired the intellectual property of Kwik Industries, Inc. (owner of the Kwik Kar brand) and purchased 25 Kwik Kar-related centers from local independent operators, expanding its company-operated Kwik Kar footprint in the Dallas area and elsewhere. The deal is an add-on to FullSpeed's platform as it pursues aggressive unit growth backed by MidOcean Partners.
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June 28, 2022
- Buyer
- Caliber Car Wash, Percheron Capital
- Target
- Q Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Caliber Car Wash, a PE-backed express car wash platform, acquired Q Car Wash, one of the largest express car wash operators in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex. The deal expands Caliber's footprint into Texas and brings Q Wash onto Caliber's membership-driven, environmentally conscious platform; financial terms were not disclosed.
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June 3, 2022
- Buyer
- Ehrsam Enterprises LLC
- Target
- North Texas Trailers LLC
- Seller
- Eddie Meeks, Koti Meeks
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Ehrsam Enterprises LLC, led by Shane Ehrsam, acquired Lewisville-based North Texas Trailers LLC, a full-service utility and cargo trailer dealership with three Dallas‑Fort Worth locations. The privately negotiated transaction closed in early June 2022; founders Eddie and Koti Meeks assisted with an ownership transition through August 2022.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which automotive sub-sectors are showing up in Texas acquisitions?
The listed deals include dealerships, collision repair, express car wash operations, aftermarket automotive HVAC manufacturing, remote vehicle scanning/diagnostics and ADAS calibration services, and auto parts distribution/recycling.
Are there any recurring buyers in the Texas automotive deal activity?
Yes. Classic Collision, LLC appears multiple times for collision repair acquisitions in Texas, and investors such as LFM Capital and Greybull Stewardship also recur in the listed transactions.
Do the acquisitions tend to keep the acquired operations in the same locations?
Several announcements emphasize continuity, such as keeping facilities at their current location (or renaming/rebranding them) and retaining employees through the transition (as described in the provided deal summaries).
What does **LFM Capital**’s acquisition activity in Texas focus on?
In the provided transactions, LFM Capital acquired Vintage Air, a San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of aftermarket air-conditioning/HVAC systems for classic and late-model vehicles and trucks.
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