Automotive Acquisitions in Washington

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.