Caliber Acquires Car Body Lab to Bolster Mobile Fleet Repair Capabilities
September 10, 2025
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.
- Buyers
- Caliber
- Targets
- Car Body Lab
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Transaction Type
- Buyout
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