May 9, 2025: Focus Advisors, the leading M&A firm serving the collision repair industry, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Tom Masano Auto Group’s 50,000sqft highly certified collision center in Reading, PA to Driving Force Collision, a rapidly growing operator backed by TRP Capital, transportation-focused investment firm.
Serving Reading, PA, and surrounding markets the Masano collision facility had invested significantly in equipment, training, and certification to develop a high-quality operation with manufacturer certifications for multiple major automotive brands. The facility is recognized throughout the region for its superior repair quality and excellent customer service. Like many progressive dealership owners, John Masano recognized that achieving the full potential of his collision center required a partner with deep expertise and resources dedicated to the collision repair business.
“After years of investing in our people and equipment, we realized our operation needed a collision-centric owner to achieve its potential,” said John Masano. “Focus Advisors helped us identify a buyer who shares our commitment to quality and will continue to serve our Dealership, staff and community with excellence.”
Focus Advisors worked closely with the Masano Group to clarify objectives and ran a competitive, confidential process, engaging both national and regional consolidators as well as the emerging operators who could successfully integrate and manage a sophisticated dealer-owned body shop. According to Chris Lane, Managing Partner at Focus Advisors, “Our goal was to secure not just a transaction, but a long-term partnership that would maximize real estate value for Masano, provide a seamless transition for employees, and increasingly benefit the dealership’s parts operations.”
Driving Force Collision, supported by TRP Capital, emerged as the ideal acquirer. The group’s recent expansion into the Northeast and commitment to continue and improve upon on the service objectives Masano established made them a strong fit for Masano’s legacy and future growth. “We were fortunate to have multiple attractive offers, but Driving Force’s vision and commitment to our needs stood out,” added John Masano. “We credit Focus Advisors’ collision industry expertise and transaction professionalism in delivering an outcome for us that substantially exceeded our expectations while meeting all our strategic objectives.”
Although there has been considerable consolidation in both collision repair and dealership industries, Focus Advisors is seeing increased interest from successful dealership owners evaluating their collision operations. For many dealers, the decision comes down to whether to significantly increase investment in facilities, equipment, and training to compete with specialized MSOs, or to partner with collision repair specialists who can operate these facilities at peak efficiency.
“In well-structured transactions like this one,” noted Lane, “dealers can realize immediate value for their collision operations and facility while simultaneously improving parts sales, reducing operational complexity, and freeing up capital and management attention for core dealership activities. Our recent analysis shows that dealers typically see parts sales increases of 30-50% while eliminating the management challenges inherent in collision repair operations.”
About Focus Advisors
Focus Advisors (www.focusadvisors.com) is the leading M&A firm in the collision industry, a FINRA-registered and regulated investment bank, representing MSOs, Dealerships, and larger single shops, helping entrepreneurs create and realize equity value by providing expert advice, raising capital, and facilitating the sale of their businesses. With 25 years of industry experience, Managing Director David Roberts, a co-founder of Caliber Collision, has led more than 40 transactions with a combined transaction value exceeding $500 million including Pennsylvania’s Vinart Dealership Collision Center.
About Tom Masano Auto Group
Founded in 1954 by brothers Tom and Bruce Masano with a modest used car dealership in Reading, Pennsylvania, Tom Masano Auto Group has evolved into one of the region’s premier automotive retail organizations. For nearly seven decades, the Masano family has maintained its commitment to exceptional customer service while expanding its portfolio to include America’s iconic Ford brand and world-class luxury offerings from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The group’s Masano USA Pre-Owned SuperCenter further enhances its market presence with an inventory exceeding 300 quality pre-owned vehicles. Through generations of family leadership, Tom Masano Auto Group continues its tradition of automotive excellence serving the Reading community and beyond.
About Driving Force Collision
Driving Force Collision is a rapidly growing collision repair operator committed to building a network of OEM-certified repair facilities that deliver the highest standards of safety, quality, and craftsmanship. Backed by TRP Capital, Driving Force is focused on acquiring and partnering with best-in-class operators who share its dedication to factory-correct repairs, manufacturer certifications, and a people-first culture that invests in team development and customer trust.
By collaborating with leading dealerships and independent operators like Tom Masano Collision, Driving Force is creating long-term partnerships that preserve local legacies while elevating operational excellence and customer care. The company is proud to continue Tom Masano Collision’s tradition of certified, high-quality repairs in the Reading community and looks forward to expanding its mission with similarly aligned businesses.
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