Finish Strong – even when you feel like “I’m done.”

For an increasing number of single shops and small MSO operators, the frequent and emphatic conclusion is “I’m done. I’m getting out.”  Why now? What’s happening? Is it an age thing? Is it the never-ending stress of responding to insurance company demands or of trying to adequately staff and retain employees?  Is it dealing with … Read more

Focus Advisors Represents Vinart Dealerships in their Body Shop Sale and Services Agreement

May 26, 2023 – Focus Advisors, the leading M&A firm in Collision Repair, is proud to announce the successful sale of Vinart Dealerships’ body shop and formation of its ongoing services agreement with VIVE Collision. Vinart’s body shop in Allentown, PA services the Lehigh Valley with certifications for Honda, Acura, Hyundai, Mercedes, and Porsche. VIVE … Read more

Private Equity in Collision Repair: More Committed Than Ever

Scale is paramount to performance in the consolidation of the $36 billion collision repair market.  Private equity provides the fuel that accelerates the consolidation. And private equity firms continue to invest more and more capital with implications for MSOs and single shops that cannot be ignored.   A Bit of History Private equity (PE) investors … Read more

Strategic Divergence – 2022 Year in Review

The acquisition and development strategies of key consolidators have come more sharply into view during 2022. The Big Five deepened and diversified their offerings. The Accelerating Competitors continued to ramp up their growth. The Newcomers established geographic diversity. And more private equity firms than ever kicked lots of tires looking for their entry platforms. How … Read more

Focus Advisors Represents CARSTAR Highland of Denver in its sale to Classic Collision

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 16, 2022 – Focus Advisors, the leading M&A firm specializing in collision repair transactions, is proud to announce the sale of CARSTAR Highland in Denver CO to Classic Collision. The transaction represented a successful exit for Co-owners Gunnar and Lynette Greenemeier, who built their MSO over 20 years in the Denver market.  “Selling our … Read more