AutoCanada Inc. Acquires Kavia Auto Body

Westbridge Capital Acquires KAVIA Auto Body

January 18, 2019

Automotive

Westbridge Capital Ltd., a private equity management company, has acquired KAVIA Auto Body, Inc., a leading collision- and auto-body repair provider based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Raj Kavia, the retiring owner and president, will remain involved as chairman while Westbridge signals this purchase is the first of several planned transactions in the collision-repair industry vertical.

AutoCanada Acquires Modern Autobody in Edmonton

January 20, 2026

Automotive

AutoCanada Inc. completed the acquisition of Modern Autobody, a single-location collision and refinish repair facility in Edmonton, Alberta. The purchase expands AutoCanada's collision repair footprint in the Edmonton market and strengthens its luxury and electric vehicle OEM certification coverage while creating opportunities to establish insurer direct repair programs and capture operational synergies.

Quality Collision Group Acquires Schaefer Autobody Centers

April 10, 2023

Automotive

Quality Collision Group (QCG), a private-equity-backed multisite OEM-certified collision repair platform, has acquired Schaefer Autobody Centers, a St. Louis-based operator of 14 collision repair locations. The deal integrates all 14 centers into QCG's national MSO footprint; owner Scott Schaefer will assume a larger role on QCG's executive team while Schaefer Autobody will retain its name at locations.

Puget Collision Acquires J&W Auto Body

October 14, 2025

Automotive

Puget Collision has acquired J&W Auto Body in a strategic deal to expand its regional auto body repair platform. Focus Advisors served as exclusive M&A advisor to J&W Auto Body; transaction terms were not disclosed and the deal is intended to scale Puget Collision’s operations and preserve J&W’s culture and service quality.

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.

FFUN Group Acquires Key Auto Group

February 13, 2026

Automotive

FFUN Group has acquired Key Auto Group, adding four dealerships and a collision centre in Yorkton and Swan River to expand its presence across Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The deal brings additional OEM brands (Toyota, Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, Buick, Kia) into FFUN's portfolio and supports the company's strategy of regional expansion and operational integration.