Puget Collision Acquires J&W Auto Body

Puget Collision Acquires Bob Thomas Auto Body in Portland

December 27, 2024

Automotive

Puget Collision has acquired Bob Thomas Auto Body, Inc., a long-running CARSTAR franchise and Tesla-certified collision repair shop in northeast Portland. The deal — which expands Puget to 54 locations and adds its first Tesla-certified facility in Portland — was completed as owners Jeff and Karen Smith retire; Focus Advisors represented the sellers.

Eagle Merchant Partners Invests in Puget Collision

September 27, 2022

Automotive

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.

Quality Collision Group Acquires Trew Auto Body

September 19, 2024

Automotive

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.

Quality Collision Group Acquires Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint

December 10, 2024

Automotive

Quality Collision Group (QCG), a McKinney, Texas-based MSO backed by Susquehanna, has acquired Auto Crafters Auto Body & Paint in Layton, Utah. The family-run, I-CAR Gold Class certified shop will join QCG's growing portfolio as the company expands its presence in Utah.

Classic Collision Acquires Precision Auto Works and Williams Body & Paint

August 25, 2024

Automotive

Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator, has acquired Precision Auto Works in Broomfield, Colorado and Williams Body & Paint in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Both shops were locally/family owned (30 and 20 years respectively) and their owners (Rod Brock and Jerome Williams) are transitioning the locations into Classic Collision's Colorado network to expand the company's market presence.

Classic Collision Acquires Kendrick Paint & Body

December 5, 2025

Automotive

Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired Kendrick Paint & Body, a nine-location family-owned collision repair network serving Augusta, GA and Aiken, SC. The deal expands Classic Collision’s footprint in Georgia and South Carolina as part of its ongoing network growth strategy.