Private Equity-Backed Automotive Acquisitions

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.

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.

Left Lane Auto, a national tire retail and automotive-service platform and portfolio company of Bertram Capital, has acquired Don Foshay's Discount Tire & Alignment, a six-location automotive repair and tire retail chain based in Portland, Maine. Terms were not disclosed; Left Lane said it will retain management and employees across all locations and the deal brings the platform to over 80 stores across 19 states as it expands into New England.

Keeler Motor Car Company, in partnership with Open Road Capital, acquired three dealerships — Lexus of Westport, Toyota of Westport and Audi Hawthorne — from New Country Motor Car Group. Haig Partners served as exclusive advisor to New Country on the sale as New Country repositions capital into other markets.

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.

Stoneridge, Inc. has sold its Control Devices segment to an affiliate of Center Rock Capital Partners for a base purchase price of $59 million. Stoneridge said it will use net proceeds to repay debt and sharpen focus on its core growth platforms (Vision & Safety, Connectivity, and Vehicle Intelligence), while Center Rock will take the Control Devices business forward under dedicated ownership.

MiddleGround Capital has acquired Pi Innovo from Dana Incorporated and will integrate the company into its portfolio platform, New Eagle. Pi Innovo, headquartered near Detroit, Michigan, develops open-platform electronic control units (ECUs) and embedded control software for electrification, clean-fuel and specialty mobility applications; the deal expands New Eagle's hardware and software controls capabilities across automotive, commercial vehicle and aerospace/defense end markets.

Straightaway Tire & Auto, a PE-backed aftermarket automotive repair platform, has acquired Silverlake Automotive, a five-location repair brand based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. The deal (announced by O2 Investment Partners) expands Straightaway's Mountain West footprint and brings Silverlake into Straightaway's multi-brand platform as its fifth brand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tsunami Express Car Wash has closed the acquisition of 53 Take 5 Car Wash locations from Whistle Express Car Wash, expanding Tsunami’s operations to 74 locations across nine states and tripling its Midwest footprint. The acquired sites will be rebranded and upgraded to Tsunami’s CleanTech experience; Tsunami is backed by an affiliate of Point72 Private Investments and Whistle Express served as the seller in the divestiture.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

ABC Technologies completed its acquisition of TI Fluid Systems plc for an enterprise value of over £1.8 billion and the combined business will rebrand as TI Automotive. The deal creates a larger, propulsion‑agnostic Tier 1 supplier with combined pro forma revenue of $5.4 billion and ~34,600 employees, and the combined business will be majority owned by funds affiliated with Apollo Global Management with Oaktree Capital holding a minority interest.

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.

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.