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Focus Advisors Reports Collision Repair M&A Activity Slowed in 2025

February 27, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

Advisory firm says EBITDA multiples hold steady, but valuations down on lower operator performance in wake of market slowdown. Collision repair merger and acquisition activity dropped significantly in 2025, with fewer deals, longer timelines and lower valuations driven by declining claim counts and revenue pressure, according to Focus Advisors’ annual Year in Review report published […]

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Hertrich Collision Centers Acquires Maryland Body Shop

January 30, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Hertrich Collision Centers has acquired Bramble Body Shop in Easton, Md. The deal brings Hertrich’s total collision repair center location count to 15. Financial terms were not disclosed. Bramble Body Shop was founded in 1986, is led by D’Arcy Bramble Jr. and Donna Marie Bramble. Hertrich Collision Centers, a family-owned company operating in Delaware, Maryland […]

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Driven Brands Completes Sale of International Car Wash Business

January 28, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Driven Brands Holdings Inc. announced yesterday it has completed the previously announced sale of IMO, its international car wash business, to Franchise Equity Partners for approximately €411 million ($490.5 million). The company said cash proceeds from the transaction will primarily be used to pay down debt. “The completion of this transaction is a strategic milestone […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Driven Brands

PSE Group Acquires Color Systems

January 23, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

PSE Group acquired Color Systems, a Warwick, R.I.-based automotive refinish and ancillary products distributor. The transaction expands PSE Group’s presence to 77 locations across 17 states and strengthens its position in the New England market. Financial terms were not disclosed. Color Systems, founded in 1971, serves collision repair facilities throughout the Greater New England region. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, PBE Distributor, PSE Group, Rhode Island

Repairify and Opus IVS to Combine Diagnostics Businesses

January 20, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Transaction brings together Repairify’s asTech and BlueDriver brands with Opus IVS. Repairify and Opus IVS announced yesterday plans to combine their diagnostics operations as demand grows for vehicle diagnostic services, programming and advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) calibrations. The combination will bring together Repairify’s asTech and BlueDriver brands with Opus IVS. Financial terms were not disclosed. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, asTech, OpusIVS, Repairify

Jeff Wyler Automotive Family Acquires Midwestern Auto Group

January 14, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Wyler Automotive Family has acquired Midwestern Auto Group in Dublin, Ohio adding 14 franchises including Ferrari, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Maserati, Porsche, BMW, Land Rover, Jaguar, Audi, Volvo, Lotus, MINI and Volkswagen to its portfolio. The acquired dealerships will operate under the name The Wyler Collection and is expected to add approximately $500 million in incremental […]

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Boyd Group Closes $1.3 Billion Acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center

January 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD; NYSE: BGSI) completed its previously acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center on Jan. 9, adding 258 locations across the Southeast United States to its network. As CollisionWeek reported Jan. 8, the company had received regulatory approval for the transaction. The acquisition increases Boyd’s North American location count by 25% […]

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Collision Partners Completes First Two Acquisitions in Southeast

January 12, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Collision Partners has completed its first two acquisitions, purchasing Fantastic Finishes, located in West Palm Beach, Fla. and Chassis Master, in Miramar, Fla. as the company begins expansion across the Southeastern United States. Russ Swift, founder of Fantastic Finishes, joins Collision Partners as director of strategic operations and as an equity partner. Scott Woodard, a […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Collision Partners, Florida, People

Boyd Group Clears Regulatory Hurdle for Joe Hudson’s Acquisition

January 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Boyd Group Services Inc. (TSX: BYD; NYSE: BGSI) said Wednesday it has received regulatory approval to complete its previously announced $1.3 billion acquisition of Joe Hudson’s Collision Center, with closing expected Jan. 9. The collision repair consolidator announced the definitive agreement Oct. 29 to purchase the 258-location chain from private equity firm TSG Consumer Partners. […]

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Brightpoint Acquires Collision Repair Center in Tennessee

January 8, 2026 By CollisionWeek Editor

Brightpoint Auto Body Repair has acquired Bruce’s Body Shop in Paris, Tenn., the company’s fifth location in middle Tennessee. The acquired business is now operating as Bruce’s Auto Body Center. “Bruce’s has built a legacy of trust through craftsmanship and integrity,” said Paul Williams, president of Brightpoint Auto Body Repair. “We are proud to welcome […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acquisitions, Brightpoint Auto Body Repair, Tennesee

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