GreatWater 360 Auto Care Acquires Leighton's Garage

GreatWater 360 Auto Care Acquires Cars, Trucks & Vans

July 7, 2025

Automotive

GreatWater 360 Auto Care has acquired Cars, Trucks & Vans, a long-standing full-service auto repair shop in Davenport, Iowa. The shop will continue operating under its existing name and team while joining GreatWater's network to support the location with upgraded tools, training, and operational resources to deepen the company's presence in Iowa.

GreatWater 360 Auto Care Acquires Northgate Tire

August 8, 2025

Automotive

GreatWater 360 Auto Care has acquired Northgate Tire, a longstanding tire and full-service auto repair shop in Cincinnati, Ohio, from former owner Matthew Lepof. The transaction expands GreatWater's footprint in southern Ohio and brings Northgate into its network of locally operated shops supported by centralized training, equipment, and operational resources.

GreatWater 360 Auto Care Acquires Mechanical Repair Division of Complete Auto Body & Repair

November 12, 2025

Automotive

GreatWater 360 Auto Care has entered the Missouri market by acquiring the three-location mechanical repair division of Complete Auto Body & Repair, expanding its national footprint to nine states and bringing its network closer to 150 locations. The deal covers only the mechanical repair operations (collision repair and towing remain independently owned) and preserves local leadership, branding, and staff while granting the shops access to GreatWater's training, operational support, and teammate benefits.

GreatWater 360 Auto Care Acquires Paradise Car Care (Ravenna, OH)

August 21, 2025

Automotive

GreatWater 360 Auto Care has acquired Paradise Car Care in Ravenna, Ohio, adding the shop as GreatWater’s sixth Ohio location and its third Ohio acquisition in 2025. Former owner Mike Paradise will remain as shop leader while Paradise Car Care retains its name and team and gains access to GreatWater’s diagnostics, training, benefits, and operational support.

GreatWater 360 Auto Care Acquires Superlube Complete Car Care (Avon, OH)

June 30, 2025

Automotive

GreatWater 360 Auto Care, a Grand Rapids-based network of local auto repair shops, has acquired Superlube Complete Car Care in Avon, Ohio. The shop will retain its Superlube name and team while receiving expanded training, technology, and operational support as part of GreatWater's continued Ohio expansion.

Straightaway Tire & Auto Acquires Six Local Auto Shops in Colorado and Minnesota

July 31, 2025

Automotive

Straightaway Tire & Auto, a PE-backed aftermarket automotive repair platform, completed six add-on acquisitions in H1 2025—K Motion Auto Service, Antero Automotive, Stillwater Auto Clinic, Burnsville Auto Repair, Reliable Auto Care, and AutoPro Auto Service. The locations (based in Colorado and Minnesota) will be integrated into Straightaway’s EAS Tire & Auto and Victory Tire & Auto brands to densify the Minneapolis and Denver markets; terms were not disclosed.