Market Intelligence · Focus Advisors
13 independent MSOs with 8+ collision repair locations added stores in the past 6 months. Here’s what it means.
The collision repair industry has faced its share of headwinds over the past year. Claim frequency is down and total-loss rates keep climbing, while tariff unpredictability has made it difficult to price parts. For the industry’s largest consolidators, this has been a period of absorption—integrating major platform acquisitions while managing tighter operating conditions—and the question on everyone’s mind is whether this is a cyclical dip or something more structural.
The answer depends on who you ask. But for a growing cohort of large independent MSOs, the question doesn’t seem to matter.
A review of Focus Advisors’ proprietary location data reveals that among independent non-dealer MSOs operating 8+ collision repair locations, 13 added at least one store between October 2025 and April 2026. The growth spanned franchise operators, family-owned groups, and regional platforms across multiple states.
| Company | Apr 1 ’26 | Oct 1 ’25 | Added | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G & C Auto Body | 58 | 52 | +6 | +12% |
| Levander’s Body Shops | 20 | 19 | +1 | +5% |
| Wrens Collision Group | 19 | 18 | +1 | +6% |
| Texas Collision Centers | 18 | 16 | +2 | +13% |
| CDE Collision Centers | 16 | 15 | +1 | +7% |
| B Street Collision | 15 | 12 | +3 | +25% |
| Moody’s Collision Centers | 13 | 12 | +1 | +8% |
| Auto Collision Group Inc | 13 | 12 | +1 | +8% |
| C & L Towing & Auto Body | 11 | 10 | +1 | +10% |
| Better Collision | 10 | 8 | +2 | +25% |
| Certified Collision Center | 10 | 9 | +1 | +11% |
| Maryland Collision Center | 9 | 8 | +1 | +13% |
| Alioto’s Garage | 9 | 8 | +1 | +13% |
Source: Focus Advisors location tracking data. Collision repair locations only; ranked by current size.
The standout is G&C Auto Body, which added 6 collision repair locations in 6 months to reach 58. But the more telling signal may be further down the table: mid-size operators like B Street and Better Collision growing at 25% in the same window. These are not passive operators. They are building regional density with clear intent.
As we outlined in our Year in Review, the industry in 2025 reflected cyclical weakness and structural headwinds operating simultaneously. The Big 4 Consolidators—Caliber, Gerber, Classic Collision, and Crash Champions—have been digesting large platform acquisitions and navigating integration complexity. PE appetite for collision remains strong, but deployment has been measured. Sometimes growth is easier in a market experiencing lower performance: seller expectations moderate, competition for targets thins, and well-capitalized regional operators can move decisively.
For single-location and small multi-shop owners, the implication is worth noting: the buyer universe is wider than it was three years ago. A well-run shop in the right market may find that its most natural acquirer is not a national platform but a regional MSO looking to fill in a cluster it already knows.
We will continue to track these trends in our quarterly location data. For now, the takeaway is clear: the large independents are not standing still, and the implications extend well beyond their own balance sheets.
About Focus Advisors
Focus Advisors (focusadvisors.com) is an investment bank serving the automotive aftermarket and is the leading M&A advisory firm in automotive collision repair. Focus Advisors partners with high-performance independent shops and MSOs with $10M 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. Contact Us for a completely confidential and no obligation evaluation of your M&A opportunities.
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Note: Chart data and statistics on industry shop counts and acquisition volumes represent best estimates from available public information and proprietary data of Focus Advisors.
