Search Funds and the ‘Silver Tsunami’ in Collision Repair
It’s no secret that the collision repair business—much like most other trade industries—is aging.
How private equity is consolidating the tire & service market
Private equity has been an important source of capital for businesses of all kinds seeking growth.
It’s a Mixed Outlook for Automotive Aftermarket M&A in 2023
The amount of capital available on the sidelines to invest in private companies, however, has never been greater
How the Founders of GCR Hit on a Winning Formula
The core principles that built the original GCR organization still resonate today
Health and Stress Reduction Tips for Tire Dealers
As you become older, time becomes more important than money. And as you become even older still, health is number one, while time and money fall to second and third.
ESG In the Tire Industry Explained
Many politicians' only objective is winning the next election, so they say and do whatever it takes to win," says McGregor. "Brands can’t afford the bad press that politicians can.
Musings and Advice from a Family-Owned Independent Tire Dealer
Many people say they have been in the tire business their entire lives because they spent a majority of their life in the industry.
Things to Consider When Divesting
Are You Really Good at Everything?
Meet a Dealmaker: Sun Auto’s Garman Talks M&A Strategy
"I do think that values are leveling out and maybe even softening a bit and we might have hit a peak in valuations, at least for a little while," says Chris Garman, vice president of corporate development, Sun Auto Tire & Service Inc. "But the values are still really good and people are still able to retire based on what they’ve built."
What’s your dealership’s mission?
Is it more than just making a profit?
