Focus Advisors served as exclusive advisor to the owners in the sale to a leading regional MSO
Oakland, CA – October 14, 2025 – Focus Advisors, the leading M&A advisory firm dedicated to the collision repair industry, announced it served as the exclusive M&A advisor to J&W Auto Body in its sale to Puget Collision. The transaction brings together a well-regarded community operator with a growing regional platform focused on quality, consistency, and people.
J&W Auto Body has spent decades building a trusted reputation with customers, insurers, and OEM partners. “From day one, our goal was simple: do excellent work, stand behind it, and treat people right,” said Brian Turner, co-owner of J&W Auto Body. “As we evaluated our next chapter, Puget Collision stood out for their investment in training and operations—exactly what our team needs to keep thriving. Focus Advisors kept us focused on outcomes that mattered: culture fit, opportunity for our employees, and a seamless transition for customers.”
Focus Advisors guided J&W through a targeted process—from positioning and buyer outreach to negotiations and closing—designed to maximize certainty and preserve optionality for ownership.
“Buyers today look for operators who are admired in their markets, with a track record of success and a blueprint for the future,” said John Walcher, EVP & Managing Partner at Focus Advisors. “J&W exemplifies those qualities. Puget Collision brings the systems, capital, and leadership to scale that excellence—without losing the soul of what made the business special.”
The firm coordinated diligence across financial, operational, and real estate considerations, while aligning the transaction structure with the sellers’ goals. “John and the Focus Advisors team were steady in the details and strong in the moments that mattered,” Turner added. “They helped us weigh trade-offs, keep momentum, and ultimately choose the partner that best fits our people and our long-term objectives.”
Industry dynamics continue to favor well-run companies that pair disciplined operations with reliable cycle times and OEM-compliant repairs. Increasing repair complexity, staffing constraints, and dynamic insurer expectations have increased the value of scale and consistent processes. “This deal reflects a broader pattern we’re seeing in 2025: thoughtful regional platforms partnering with proven local leaders,” Walcher noted. “Many owners are prioritizing cultural alignment and post-closing considerations just as high as valuation—and the successful buyers are meeting them there.”
Transaction terms were not disclosed.
About Focus Advisors
Focus Advisors, which recently merged with Veritas Advisors, is one of the automotive service industry’s leading M&A advisory firms, partnering with high-performance independent shops and MSOs with up to $100M in annual revenue, helping owners achieve maximum value through strategic growth and exits. The Focus Advisors team has advised on more than 120 automotive M&A transactions, including the sale of some of the largest MSOs and franchisors in the collision repair industry.
For more information, contact Chris Lane at chris.lane@focusadvisors.com
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