Tracked deals
435
435 tracked deals across 2005-2026.
Top Private Equity-Backed Automotive Acquirers
Buyer mix
Mixed buyer set
381 pe · 307 strategic
Top trend
Volume peaked in 2021
88 tracked deals announced in 2021.
Buyer Snapshot
Top Buyers
Illustrative buyers pulled from tracked transactions on this page. This table is capped and intentionally non-exhaustive.
| Buyer | # Deals | Focus | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinderhook Industries, LLC | 28 | Middle-market private investment firm focused on healthca... | PE |
| Mammoth Holdings, LLC | 25 | Atlanta-based conveyor car wash operator and acquisition ... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Red Dog Equity LLC | 14 | Private equity firm investing in lower middle-market comp... | PE |
| Stellex Capital Management LLC | 11 | Middle-market private equity firm (about $3.9bn AUM) focu... | PE |
| Quality Collision Group | 9 | Owner and operator of an expanding national network of OE... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Wheel Pros | 8 | Designer, manufacturer and distributor of proprietary bra... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Atlantic Street Capital | 7 | Private equity firm investing in lower middle market and ... | PE |
| Fenix Parent LLC | 7 | Operator of a network of automotive recycling, salvage an... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Splash Car Wash | 7 | Regional express car wash platform operating across the N... | Strategic (PE-backed) |
| Clearlake Capital Group, L.P. | 6 | Sector-focused private equity firm providing control and ... | PE |
Acquisition Volume in Private Equity-Backed Automotive by Year
Last 10 years
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Full-year estimate
Supporting Data
Recent Transactions
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- Buyer
- MidOcean Partners, Hamilton Lane
- Target
- Cloyes Gear and Products
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
MidOcean Partners announced the closing of a single-asset continuation vehicle for Cloyes Gear and Products, securing approximately $300 million in commitments. Hamilton Lane’s funds acted as the sole lead investor, and MidOcean-managed entities will continue to hold a controlling stake, supporting future growth and automotive aftermarket acquisitions.
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- Buyer
- CenterOak Partners LLC
- Target
- Grismer Tire & Auto Service
- Seller
- John Marshall
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Recapitalization
CenterOak Partners completed a majority recapitalization of Grismer Tire & Auto Service, a leading operator of tire and automotive service centers headquartered in Dayton, Ohio. Terms were not disclosed, and CenterOak said the investment supports Grismer’s continued growth across its regional footprint.
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February 17, 2026
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Target
- Bay City Tire & Wheel, Black's Tire, Auto Save
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alabama, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired four tire and automotive service locations in Alabama through purchases of Bay City Tire & Wheel (Mobile), Black's Tire (Rainsville), and two Auto Save locations (Montgomery and Prattville). The deal expands Sun Auto's Gulf Coast and statewide footprint and folds the four stores into its Sun Auto Network, which now exceeds 550 locations nationwide.
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February 13, 2026
- Buyer
- Carolwood LP
- Target
- Indian Motorcycle
- Seller
- Polaris Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
Polaris has completed the separation of Indian Motorcycle into a standalone business and sold a majority stake in the brand to Carolwood LP, an independent private equity firm based in Los Angeles. Financial terms were not disclosed; Polaris said the divestiture allows it to sharpen focus on core powersports businesses while Indian Motorcycle will operate independently under new majority ownership.
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February 10, 2026
- Buyer
- Fulcrum Capital Partners
- Target
- GlassMasters Autoglass
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Alberta, Canada
- Type
- Buyout
Fulcrum Capital Partners has made a control investment in GlassMasters Autoglass, a Calgary-based multi-location autoglass repair, replacement and ADAS calibration platform serving retail and commercial customers across four Canadian provinces. Fulcrum intends to support GlassMasters' growth by investing in people, locations and capabilities to expand the company's reach and service offering.
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January 6, 2026
- Buyer
- The Riverside Company
- Target
- Certified Collision Group
- Seller
- Incline Equity Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- California, United States
- Type
- Buyout
The Riverside Company has invested in Certified Collision Group (CCG), a subscription-based membership network serving independent collision repair shops across the United States and Canada. Incline Equity Partners, which acquired CCG in 2022, sold the business to Riverside as part of an exit following significant revenue growth and strategic expansion under Incline's ownership.
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January 2, 2026
- Buyer
- Audax Strategic Capital, Golub Capital
- Target
- Strickland Brothers
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Audax Strategic Capital made a structured, non-control equity investment in Strickland Brothers, the Princeton Equity Group-backed quick-lube and automotive maintenance platform, to fund M&A activity and support national expansion. The financing (part of a broader $360 million committed financing led by Golub Capital) closed in early January 2026; financial terms were not disclosed.
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December 22, 2025
- Buyer
- LFM Capital
- Target
- Vintage Air
- Seller
- Mangrove Equity Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LFM Capital has acquired Vintage Air, a San Antonio-based designer and manufacturer of aftermarket air‑conditioning systems for classic and late‑model cars and trucks, from Mangrove Equity Partners. Mangrove credited operational improvements, D2C expansion and an earlier add‑on (AC Solutions) for strengthening Vintage Air prior to the sale; LFM Capital will add Vintage Air as a platform investment to expand its niche manufacturing portfolio.
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December 18, 2025
- Buyer
- Midas International, LLC
- Target
- Max Auto Supply Company
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Ohio, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Midas International, LLC has acquired Max Auto Supply Company, a long-standing Midas franchisee that operates 111 service centers across six U.S. states. Max Auto, headquartered in Toledo, Ohio with over 650 employees, will continue operating as a standalone business under the Midas/Mavis platform to strengthen the group's retail service footprint.
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December 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Bertram Capital
- Target
- Left Lane Auto, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Bertram Capital has made an investment in Left Lane Auto, a Champaign, Illinois–headquartered tire retail and automotive-service platform operating more than 75 locations across 18 states. Terms were not disclosed; Bertram will partner with Left Lane’s management to accelerate growth, invest in technology through Bertram Labs, and support continued acquisitions to build a national platform.
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- Buyer
- Pablo River Partners, Charlie Tomm
- Target
- Dick Smith Hyundai
- Seller
- Dick Smith Automotive, Brian Smith
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Carolina, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Jacksonville-based investment firm Pablo River Partners, led by Charlie Tomm, acquired Dick Smith Hyundai in Greenville, South Carolina from Brian Smith and Dick Smith Automotive. The dealership will be renamed Hyundai of Greenville and remain at its current location, expanding Pablo River Partners' presence in the Southeast.
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December 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Burnout Brands, Hidden Harbor Capital Partners
- Target
- Brian Tooley Racing
- Seller
- Employees of Brian Tooley Racing
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Kentucky, United States
- Type
- Addon
Burnout Brands, a performance automotive platform and portfolio company of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, has acquired Brian Tooley Racing, a Kentucky-based manufacturer of high-performance camshafts, valvetrain components and intake manifold engineering. The acquisition brings BTR into Burnout Brands' portfolio (which includes Monster Transmission, BD Diesel and D&J Precision Machine) to expand product development, manufacturing capabilities and aftermarket market reach.
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December 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Classic Collision, LLC
- Target
- Kendrick Paint & Body
- Seller
- Owners of Kendrick Paint & Body
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- Flagstop Car Wash, Garnett Station Partners
- Target
- Dave's Auto Spa, Clean Machine, Aqua Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Flagstop Car Wash announced the acquisition of three regional car wash businesses—Dave's Auto Spa, Clean Machine and Aqua Wash—and opened a new site in Ashland, Virginia. The deals expand Flagstop's footprint across Central Virginia (including Charlottesville), support conversion of acquired sites to its express model, and build on prior investment from Garnett Station Partners.
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- Buyer
- LEHR, Broadwing Capital
- Target
- Systems for Public Safety, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Washington, United States
- Type
- Addon
LEHR, a national emergency vehicle upfitting platform and portfolio company of Broadwing Capital, acquired Systems for Public Safety, Inc., a Pacific Northwest provider serving law enforcement, fire, and municipal agencies. The add-on expands LEHR's geographic footprint into the Pacific Northwest and adds specialized upfitting and technical capabilities across emergency vehicle categories.
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November 20, 2025
- Buyer
- Spotless Brands, Access Holdings
- Target
- Pete's Express Car Wash
- Seller
- Pete's Express Car Wash, Altringer family
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Addon
Spotless Brands, a portfolio company of Access Holdings, acquired Pete's Express Car Wash, adding six express-only sites in the Greater Philadelphia area that will operate under the Flagship Carwash brand. The transaction was financed via Spotless's expanded $450 million credit facility and supports the company's strategic expansion and densification across Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey.
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November 17, 2025
- Buyer
- CollisionRight
- Target
- Sonny's Body Shop, Traverse Body and Paint, Dexter's, Minton
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
Ohio-based, private equity-backed MSO CollisionRight acquired multiple independent collision repair shops — including Sonny's Body Shop and Traverse Body and Paint (Traverse City, MI), Dexter's (Bradford, PA) and Minton (Bloomington, IN) — bringing its network to 125 locations. The company retains local shop branding while integrating back-office systems, insurance relationships and operational best practices as it pursues additional density across the Midwest and Mid‑Atlantic.
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November 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- 1st Class Auto
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG) has acquired 1st Class Auto, a Pompano Beach-based luxury vehicle collision repair shop, marking QCG's entry into Florida as its 13th state. FOCUS Investment Banking served as exclusive financial advisor to 1st Class Auto; the acquisition expands QCG's national network of OEM-certified repair facilities.
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November 3, 2025
- Buyer
- CollisionRight LLC
- Target
- Sonny's Body Shop, Traverse Body and Paint, Dexter's, Minton
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
CollisionRight LLC has acquired several regional auto body shops — Sonny's Body Shop, Traverse Body and Paint, Dexter's and Minton — expanding its corporately owned network to 125 locations. The acquisitions broaden CollisionRight's footprint across Michigan, Pennsylvania and Indiana as part of its disciplined add-on growth strategy; the company now employs approximately 1,650 teammates and repairs more than 100,000 vehicles annually.
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- Buyer
- ONCAP, Onex Corporation
- Target
- CSN Collision
- Seller
- Founders of CSN Collision
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
- Type
- Growth capital
ONCAP, the lower mid‑market private equity platform of Onex Corporation, has partnered with CSN Collision in a growth investment to acquire various collision centres from CSN founders, who will remain shareholders. The capital and partnership will enable CSN to establish a scaled platform of corporate-owned collision repair centres and accelerate add-on acquisitions across North America and Europe.
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October 16, 2025
- Buyer
- LFM Capital, Northstar Capital
- Target
- Vintage Air, LLC
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
LFM Capital has acquired Vintage Air, a San Antonio‑based manufacturer of performance aftermarket automotive HVAC systems, making the company a new LFM portfolio company. Northstar Capital provided debt financing and an equity co‑investment to support LFM’s acquisition and future growth initiatives.
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October 14, 2025
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Target
- Vannoy's Tires
- Seller
- Vannoy's Tires (Vannoy family)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sun Auto Tire & Service acquired seven Vannoy's Tires locations in the greater Pensacola, Florida region, adding strategic infill to its existing Gulf Coast footprint. The transaction expands Sun Auto's presence in Florida and the Gulf Coast while preserving continuity for Vannoy employees and customers.
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October 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Thirty31 Partners
- Target
- Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc.
- Seller
- Matt Carney, Tom Carney
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Iowa, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Thirty31 Partners, a Huxley, Iowa-based private equity firm, has acquired Jerry Carney & Sons, Inc., a family-owned auto parts and vehicle recycling business headquartered in Ames, Iowa. The company will continue operating under its existing brand and management while Thirty31 provides capital and operational support to drive growth in the automotive aftermarket and recycling sectors; 1st National Bank of Ames supported the transaction.
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October 6, 2025
- Buyer
- Infinity Engineered Products, Turnspire Capital Partners LLC
- Target
- Meklas Otomotiv
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Türkiye
- Type
- Addon
Turnspire Capital Partners' portfolio company Infinity Engineered Products acquired Meklas Otomotiv, a Turkey-based air spring manufacturer founded in 1986. The acquisition adds production capacity and engineering capability to support re‑introducing the Goodyear air springs brand in Europe and accelerates Infinity's geographic expansion into the EMEA aftermarket and OEM markets.
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- Buyer
- Pacific Avenue Capital Partners (affiliate), Partners Capital (co-investor)
- Target
- Pick Your Part
- Seller
- LKQ Corporation
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Pacific Avenue Capital Partners has completed the acquisition of Pick Your Part from LKQ Corporation. Pick Your Part, a nationwide self-service auto salvage yard operator with 61 locations, will operate as a standalone platform under Pacific Avenue (with Partners Capital as a lead co-investor) and pursue strategic growth initiatives including add-on M&A while management remains in place.
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October 1, 2025
- Buyer
- Susquehanna Growth Equity
- Target
- Tint World Automotive Styling Centers
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Susquehanna Growth Equity (SGE) has made a strategic growth investment in Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, marking Tint World's first institutional capital. The funding will be used to accelerate franchise development, enhance operational support, and expand the brand's presence across the U.S. and internationally.
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September 23, 2025
- Buyer
- Graycliff Partners
- Target
- Rosco, LLC, Rosco Vision
- Seller
- Rosco family owners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Graycliff Partners has made an investment in Rosco, LLC (Rosco Vision), a family-owned manufacturer of mirrors, cameras, and ADAS products for commercial vehicles headquartered in Queens, New York. Graycliff said it will partner with Rosco's management to pursue organic growth, technology investments, and acquisitions while preserving the company's legacy.
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September 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Caliber
- Target
- Car Body Lab
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
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.
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September 3, 2025
- Buyer
- Authentic Auto Body, Envest Private Equity
- Target
- APC Auto Body
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Type
- Addon
Authentic Auto Body, a Holliston, Massachusetts MSO platform backed by Envest Private Equity, acquired APC Auto Body in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The deal is the first add-on for Authentic after Envest's August 2024 platform investment and aims to expand the company's multi-shop collision repair footprint while preserving APC's team and service quality.
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August 12, 2025
- Buyer
- Splash Car Wash, AEA Investors
- Target
- Auto Wash Car Wash
- Seller
- Auto Wash Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- New York, United States
- Type
- Addon
Splash Car Wash, backed by AEA Investors, acquired two Auto Wash Car Wash locations in Geneva and Batavia, New York on August 12, 2025. The sites will be converted to the Splash Express brand with upgrades; Car Wash Advisory served as exclusive sell-side advisor.
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- Buyer
- Straightaway Tire & Auto, O2 Investment Partners
- Target
- K Motion Auto Service, Antero Automotive, Stillwater Auto Clinic, Burnsville Auto Repair, Reliable Auto Care, AutoPro Auto Service
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United States
- Type
- Addon
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.
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- Buyer
- Turning Rock Partners
- Target
- Main Street Auto
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Georgia, United States
- Type
- Growth capital
Turning Rock Partners closed a $60 million growth financing to Main Street Auto, a founder-led automotive aftermarket services platform headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The capital will support Main Street Auto’s buy-and-build strategy to expand its footprint across the southern United States and accelerate acquisitions and operational scaling.
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July 28, 2025
- Buyer
- RESVION
- Target
- Tremonia Mobility GmbH
- Seller
- AEQUITA
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
- Type
- Buyout
RESVION, a Frankfurt-based investment company, has acquired the shares of Tremonia Mobility GmbH, the Dortmund-based minibus manufacturer, from Munich-based AEQUITA. RESVION said it will accelerate Tremonia's growth and drive its expansion across Europe while supporting development of low-emission and flexible mobility solutions.
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July 28, 2025
- Buyer
- Classic Collision
- Target
- Auto Craft, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Louisiana, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision, a national multi-site collision repair operator based in Atlanta, acquired Auto Craft, Inc., a family-owned collision repair shop in Gretna, Louisiana that has operated for 49 years. The acquisition expands Classic Collision’s network in Louisiana as the company continues to add single-location collision repair and automotive glass businesses to its platform.
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July 14, 2025
- Buyer
- Sun European Partners (affiliate)
- Target
- Alton Cars
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Buyout
An affiliate of Sun European Partners has completed the acquisition of Alton Cars, a UK-based independent collision repair provider operating 16 sites and founded in 1979. Sun European said the deal expands its business services portfolio and creates opportunities to scale Alton through strategic add-ons and capability growth.
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June 26, 2025
- Buyer
- VIVE Collision, Greenbriar Equity Group
- Target
- Lamon Auto Body
- Seller
- Guy Lamon
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
VIVE Collision, a Northeast-focused multi-site collision repair platform backed by Greenbriar Equity Group, acquired Lamon Auto Body of Mount Holly, New Jersey in April 2025. The 21,000-square-foot, family-founded collision repair facility will operate as "Lamon Auto Body Powered by VIVE," with VIVE investing in training, equipment and OEM certifications to enhance capabilities and preserve the shop's legacy.
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- Buyer
- Victory Tire & Auto, Straightaway Tire & Auto, O2 Investment Partners
- Target
- AutoPro Auto Service
- Seller
- John Klarkowski
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Minnesota, United States
- Type
- Addon
Victory Tire & Auto, a Straightaway Tire & Auto brand, acquired AutoPro Auto Service in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, in a deal finalized June 11, 2025. The acquisition is an add-on to Straightaway’s regional network, increasing Victory’s location density in the Brooklyn Park market and preserving the AutoPro team under the Straightaway/Victory platform.
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June 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Mavis Tire Express Services Corp.
- Target
- Midas
- Seller
- TBC Corporation
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Florida, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Mavis Tire Express Services Corp. completed the acquisition of Midas from TBC Corporation, expanding Mavis's retail footprint to more than 3,500 locations across the United States and Canada. Midas will remain a standalone brand headquartered in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and the transaction strengthens Mavis's position in the North American automotive repair and maintenance market.
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- Buyer
- Brixey & Meyer Capital
- Target
- Universal Distribution Group (UDG)
- Seller
- Josh Lyerly
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Brixey & Meyer Capital (BMC) has acquired Universal Distribution Group (UDG), a Charlotte-based provider of aftermarket automotive shop equipment, installation, and field service. The deal is an add-on to BMC's automotive shop equipment platform—UDG's founder Josh Lyerly retains a stake and will remain in a leadership role—expanding the platform's geographic coverage and heavy-duty/collision repair capabilities across the Southeast.
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June 5, 2025
- Buyer
- Greybull Stewardship
- Target
- VSSTA, Inc.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Buyout
Greybull Stewardship, a private investment firm headquartered in Jackson, Wyoming, has acquired VSSTA, Inc., a provider of remote vehicle scanning, diagnostics and ADAS calibration services for collision repair shops. Financial terms were not disclosed; Greybull said it will provide operational support and resources to scale VSSTA's remote diagnostics, calibration and training offerings.
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- Buyer
- PGW Auto Glass
- Target
- Dakotaland Autoglass
- Seller
- West Edge Partners
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- South Dakota, United States
- Type
- Divestiture
PGW Auto Glass has acquired Dakotaland Autoglass, a 13-location independent distributor and installer of automotive replacement glass and related supplies based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. The transaction, effective May 30, 2025, was an exit by West Edge Partners; terms were not disclosed. PGW — a portfolio company of One Equity Partners — said the deal expands its geographic presence and integrates Dakotaland into PGW’s distribution, installation and Everything Autoglass technology platform.
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- Buyer
- Driving Force Collision, TRP Capital Partners
- Target
- Tom Masano Collision Center
- Seller
- Tom Masano Auto Group
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Type
- Addon
Driving Force Collision, a TRP Capital‑backed MSO, has acquired the 50,000 sq ft Tom Masano Collision Center in Reading, Pennsylvania from Tom Masano Auto Group. Focus Advisors advised the seller; the deal expands Driving Force's OEM‑certified repair footprint in the Northeast and preserves the facility's manufacturer certifications and staff.
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April 22, 2025
- Buyer
- Flagstop Car Wash
- Target
- Sudzy Malone Car Wash, Auto Spa Car Wash
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Flagstop Car Wash acquired two Central Virginia car wash sites — Sudzy Malone Car Wash in Powhatan and Auto Spa Car Wash in Kilmarnock — and opened a new site in Farmville as part of its regional expansion. The deals expand Flagstop's express, membership-focused platform in the Greater Richmond area as it works toward operating over 25 locations by year-end; the company is backed by Garnett Station Partners.
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April 16, 2025
- Buyer
- Quality Collision Group
- Target
- Bruce's Super Body Shops
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Virginia, United States
- Type
- Addon
Quality Collision Group (QCG), a McKinney, Texas–based MSO backed by Susquehanna Private Capital, has acquired Bruce's Super Body Shops, adding three collision repair locations in Williamsburg and Richmond, Virginia. The deal expands QCG's network to 92 OEM-certified shops and aims to broaden its Virginia footprint while reinforcing OEM-compliant repair capabilities.
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April 10, 2025
- Buyer
- Whistle Express, Oaktree Capital Management, L.P.
- Target
- Take 5 Car Wash
- Seller
- Driven Brands
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Whistle Express, a Charlotte-based car wash operator backed by funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management, has closed its acquisition of Driven Brands’ Take 5 Car Wash. The deal more than triples Whistle’s footprint to 530+ locations across 23 states, creating the largest express car wash operator in the United States and positioning the company for further scale, technology investment and membership growth.
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April 8, 2025
- Buyer
- Fenix Parts, Stellex Capital Management LLC
- Target
- Assured Auto Parts
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Fenix Parts (Fenix Parent LLC), a PE-backed automotive recycler and reseller, has acquired Assured Auto Parts in San Antonio, Texas to expand its Texas footprint and better serve customers in the San Antonio–Austin region. The deal strengthens Fenix's regional network and is consistent with the company’s add-on acquisition strategy while benefitting from backing by Stellex Capital Management.
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- Buyer
- AURELIUS Private Equity Mid‑Market Buyout
- Target
- Teijin Automotive Technologies North America
- Seller
- Teijin Limited
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Michigan, United States
- Type
- Buyout
AURELIUS Private Equity Mid‑Market Buyout has acquired Teijin Automotive Technologies North America (TAT‑NA) from Japanese parent Teijin Limited. Headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, TAT‑NA is a leading manufacturer of advanced composite components for automotive, heavy truck, marine and recreational vehicle markets; the business employs ~4,500 people across 14 sites in the US and Mexico and generates over $1 billion in annual revenue.
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March 31, 2025
- Buyer
- Sun Auto Tire & Service
- Target
- Piedmont Radiator and Tire
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- North Carolina, United States
- Type
- Addon
Sun Auto Tire & Service has acquired Piedmont Radiator and Tire in King, North Carolina, expanding its Sun Auto network footprint in the state. The acquisition is an add-on to Sun Auto's platform as it continues to grow its retail automotive repair and tire service network.
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- Buyer
- Classic Collision
- Target
- Doug's Paint and Body
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- Texas, United States
- Type
- Addon
Classic Collision acquired Doug's Paint and Body in White Oak, Texas, expanding its East Texas footprint. The acquisition adds another repair center to Classic Collision’s national network (founded 1983 in Atlanta), which has grown to more than 300 locations across roughly 20 states.
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- Buyer
- LEHR, Broadwing Capital
- Target
- East Coast Emergency Lighting Inc.
- Seller
- East Coast Emergency Lighting and its management (Founder Dawn Bazzurro)
- Industry
- Automotive
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Type
- Addon
LEHR, a platform backed by Broadwing Capital, has acquired East Coast Emergency Lighting Inc., a multi-location provider of vehicle equipment and installation for police and emergency service fleets. The transaction is an add-on to LEHR's platform to accelerate geographic expansion and build a national emergency vehicle upfitting platform alongside existing portfolio companies.
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