Tracked deals
17
17 tracked deals across 2015-2026.
Automotive Buyers & Acquisitions in Washington
Buyer mix
Strategic-led
13 strategic · 7 pe
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2024
4 tracked deals announced in 2024.
Primary Insight
What Stands Out
- Classic Collision, LLC has acquired multiple Washington-area collision repair businesses, adding facilities and certifications to its multi-site network.
- Sun Auto Network and Sun Auto Tire & Service expand their Pacific Northwest footprint through acquisitions of Washington-based vehicle maintenance and repair and tire/auto service locations.
- LEHR, with Broadwing Capital, acquired Systems for Public Safety, Inc. to broaden emergency vehicle upfitting presence into the Pacific Northwest.
- Private equity and growth-oriented investors appear via ownership changes and recapitalization—e.g., Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. and Tailwind Capital in RANDYS Worldwide Automotive.
- Deal activity spans collision repair, dealerships, trailer/truck-related service and parts, and vehicle aftermarket technology—reflecting a broad automotive value chain in Washington.
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Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Collision, LLC | 2 | National multi-site automotive collision repair operator ... | Strategic |
| Tailwind Capital | 2 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on growth-orien... | PE |
| AAMP Global | 1 | Designer and manufacturer of vehicle aftermarket technolo... | Strategic |
| BF Ventures | 1 | Private investment group/holding company with multiple au... | Strategic |
| Broadwing Capital | 1 | Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building plat... | PE |
| DPI Off-Road Brands | 1 | Manufacturer and retailer of automotive aftermarket lift,... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Dubin Clark | 1 | Private equity firm that partners with and backs lower-mi... | PE |
| Eagle Merchant Partners | 1 | Atlanta-based private equity firm focused on lower middle... | PE |
| Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P. | 1 | Middle-market private equity firm focused on supply chain... | PE |
| LEHR | 1 | National emergency vehicle upfitting and service platform... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
Acquisition Volume in Automotive in Washington by Year
Last 8 years
Actual
Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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July 31, 2026
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Network
- Target
- Integrity Automotive
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sun Auto Network acquired Integrity Automotive, a vehicle maintenance and repair provider based in Issaquah, Washington. The deal expands Sun Auto’s Pacific Northwest service footprint and adds capabilities and resources such as digital vehicle inspections and online appointment scheduling.
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- Buyer
- LEHR, Broadwing Capital
- Target
- Systems for Public Safety, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
LEHR, a national emergency vehicle upfitting platform and portfolio company of Broadwing Capital, acquired Systems for Public Safety, Inc., a Pacific Northwest provider serving law enforcement, fire, and municipal agencies. The add-on expands LEHR's geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest and adds specialized upfitting and technical capabilities across emergency vehicle categories.
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April 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Renton Collision Center
- Seller
- Family owners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, a national multi-site auto body repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired Renton Collision Center, a family-owned collision repair facility in Renton, Washington. The acquisition expands Classic Collision's network of repair locations and brings a certified AAA Top Shop into its portfolio.
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January 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Target
- Burlington Automotive
- Seller
- John Beebe
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Sun Auto Tire & Service has acquired Burlington Automotive, a 14-bay full-service auto shop in Burlington, Washington. The deal expands Sun Auto's Pacific Northwest footprint to 24 locations and extends its northern reach between Seattle and Vancouver, BC.
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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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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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- Buyer
- Xavier Cortes
- Target
- Dave Smith Nissan
- Seller
- Sonic Automotive
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Independent dealer owner Xavier Cortes purchased Dave Smith Nissan in Spokane, Washington from Sonic Automotive. The dealership will operate as Cortes Nissan and the acquisition marks Cortes' fourth dealership in Washington; Pinnacle Mergers & Acquisitions brokered the transaction on behalf of Sonic Automotive.
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September 7, 2023
- Buyer
- BF Ventures
- Target
- Trailer Boss
- Seller
- Trailer Boss, Steve Fine
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
BF Ventures has acquired Trailer Boss, a leading trailer dealer in the Pacific Northwest that operates four dealerships. Crewe Capital served as exclusive advisor to Trailer Boss on the transaction; BF Ventures plans to grow Trailer Boss's footprint and continue offering top trailer brands and services.
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November 2, 2022
- Buyer
- Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P., Tailwind Capital
- Target
- RANDYS Worldwide Automotive
- Seller
- Tailwind Capital, Existing shareholders (including management)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
Funds managed by Greenbriar Equity Group completed a majority recapitalization of RANDYS Worldwide Automotive, with existing investor Tailwind Capital and management reinvesting and Tailwind retaining an equity stake. The transaction will support RANDYS' accelerated growth plans—including new technology, expanded product development, and selective add-on acquisitions—while CEO Kevin Kaestner remains in place at the company's Everett, Washington headquarters.
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September 27, 2022
- Buyer
- Eagle Merchant Partners
- Target
- Puget Collision
- Seller
- Joe Morella
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Atlanta-based private equity firm Eagle Merchant Partners has invested in Puget Collision, a group operating 19 auto collision repair shops under the CARSTAR and Fix Auto franchise systems in the Pacific Northwest. The investment provides capital and resources to support Puget Collision's rollout and a roll-up strategy as Eagle and owner Joe Morella pursue add-on acquisitions in the region.
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September 26, 2022
- Buyer
- TruckPro, LLC
- Target
- Drivelines NW, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
TruckPro, LLC acquired Drivelines NW, Inc., a Washington-based driveline repair and parts dealer, in a transaction that closed August 31, 2022. Generational Equity advised Drivelines NW on the sale; the acquisition expands TruckPro’s heavy-duty parts and service footprint in the Pacific Northwest.
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April 7, 2022
- Buyer
- AAMP Global
- Target
- AudioControl
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AAMP Global, a designer and manufacturer of vehicle aftermarket technology, has acquired AudioControl, a Seattle-based maker of premium audio products for automotive, residential, and commercial markets. AudioControl will remain led by CEO Alex Camara, who will join AAMP's leadership team to lead audio growth initiatives and leverage AAMP's vehicle integration platforms to accelerate product development and market expansion.
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March 26, 2021
- Buyer
- DPI Off-Road Brands, Dubin Clark
- Target
- JT's Parts and Accessories
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
DPI Off-Road Brands (f/k/a Daystar Products International), a Phoenix-based automotive aftermarket parts platform backed by Dubin Clark, has acquired JT's Parts and Accessories, a differential and axle-focused parts manufacturer/distributor headquartered in Cashmere, Washington with a second facility in Atlanta, Georgia. The deal is the fifth add-on for DPI Off-Road since its partnership with Dubin Clark began in 2017 and expands DPI's product offering into differentials, axles and related drivetrain components.
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March 25, 2020
- Buyer
- RFJ Auto Partners, Inc.
- Target
- Northwest Motorsport
- Seller
- Don Fleming (Owner & Chairman of Northwest Motorsport)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
RFJ Auto Partners, a national automotive dealership platform, has acquired Northwest Motorsport, a multi-location pre-owned vehicle dealer based in Washington. The deal expands RFJ Auto's footprint in the Pacific Northwest and brings Northwest Motorsport's network of locations and operations onto RFJ's platform.
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- Buyer
- Tailwind Capital
- Target
- RANDYS Worldwide Automotive
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Tailwind Capital, a New York-based middle market private equity firm, announced the acquisition of RANDYS Worldwide Automotive, a designer and asset-light supplier of engineered drivetrain products for the automotive aftermarket. Tailwind said it will partner with RANDYS' management to leverage the company's brands and customer loyalty to grow the business through new product lines and channels.
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April 17, 2019
- Buyer
- Lear Corporation
- Target
- Xevo Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Lear Corporation completed the acquisition of Seattle-based Xevo Inc., a provider of connected-car software, in April 2019. The deal strengthens Lear's software, services, and data analytics capabilities for in-vehicle connectivity and commerce; Xevo employs roughly 300 people, primarily in Seattle and Tokyo.
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January 6, 2015
- Buyer
- Pacific Northwest Capital Group
- Target
- Iden's Detailing, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Pacific Northwest Capital Group, a Seattle-based venture capital firm and registered SBIC, acquired Iden's Detailing, Inc., a Tukwila, Washington-based auto reconditioning and cosmetic services provider. The acquisition closed on November 29, 2013; the buyer said it plans to partner with management to expand the company's regional footprint and pursue national growth.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which parts of the automotive industry are most active in Washington acquisitions?
The page highlights acquisitions across collision repair and vehicle maintenance, dealership ownership, heavy-duty driveline/parts service, and aftermarket vehicle technology.
Are Washington transactions mainly focused on adding locations or capabilities?
Both appear. Several deals expand repair and service footprints, while others emphasize specialized capabilities such as digital vehicle inspections, online appointment scheduling, emergency vehicle upfitting, or aftermarket product development.
What kinds of buyers show up repeatedly in Washington?
Recurring names include network operators and roll-up-style platforms such as Classic Collision, LLC, Quality Collision Group, and Sun Auto Network, along with investors like Tailwind Capital, Broadwing Capital, and Greenbriar Equity Group, L.P.
Do any deals involve aftermarket manufacturing or technology?
Yes. AAMP Global acquired AudioControl, a Seattle-based maker of premium audio products, with leadership continuing under CEO Alex Camara.
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