Eagle Merchant Partners Invests in Puget Collision

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.

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.

Palladium Equity Partners Creates Collision Auto Parts by Acquiring Three Aftermarket Distributors

May 5, 2023

Logistics & Distribution

Palladium Equity Partners, through its joint-venture affiliate Palladium Heritage, partnered with management to acquire and combine National Auto Parts, USA, Inc.; NAP San Diego, LLC; and National Auto Parts-Oakland, LLC into a new platform, Collision Auto Parts LLC. The combined business operates six distribution facilities across California and New Mexico, serving over 3,000 customers (regional body shops, MSOs and walk-ins) and will pursue further growth via new locations and add-on acquisitions.

Eagle Merchant Partners Invests in Caliber Car Wash

January 12, 2021

Automotive

Atlanta-based private equity firm Eagle Merchant Partners announced a growth investment in Caliber Car Wash to accelerate new unit development and membership growth. At the time of the deal Caliber operated seven express car wash locations across the Southeast with more than 15,000 monthly members; Source Capital provided debt financing to support the expansion.

Incline Equity Partners Invests in Certified Collision Group

May 17, 2022

Automotive

Pittsburgh-based private equity firm Incline Equity Partners has partnered with Certified Collision Group (CCG), a San Jose-based provider of business development and vendor management solutions for the collision repair market. Incline will support CCG’s growth of its service offering and affiliate base while promoting internal leadership to drive the next phase of expansion.

Eagle Merchant Partners Acquires Impact Home Services

May 9, 2023

Plumbing

Eagle Merchant Partners has acquired Impact Home Services, an independent owner/operator of three Neighborly franchises (Mr. Rooter, Mr. Electric and Precision Door Service) based in the Atlanta metro area. Stellus Capital Management provided unitranche financing and an equity co-investment to support the transaction; Eagle plans to grow Impact via add-on acquisitions and geographic expansion across the Southeast.