A big part of any buy sell is real estate. It can represent up to half of the entire price in some smaller deals. You might think someone selling that amount of real estate would be licensed... Read more
By Alysha Webb, editor and publisher The Bill Estes Auto Group a few weeks ago acquired Kincaid Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Lebanon, Ind. One of the first things the Estes Group plans to do... Read more
Properly defining the parts purchase in your buy sell can save you money and sometimes save the deal
By Mark Payne, President, Total Dealer Solutions Over the years I have conducted many parts physical inventories for Dealership Buy/Sells. Unfortunately, by the time they call me, the contra... Read more
By Erin K. Tenner, attorney How often have you received a new Dealer Agreement in the mail, skimmed it, signed it, and returned it to the manufacturer without knowing if it contains any new... Read more
By Alysha Webb, Editor and Publisher You would have to be willfully ignorant not to know that there’s a new breed of investors in the dealership buy sell world. Family funds and especially p... Read more
By Ira Silver, CPA, CGMA, Principal, MBAF LLC Car manufacturers can insist on dealership renovations and upgrades to be consistent with their branding and marketing strategies. While franchi... Read more
Preparing to sell your dealership to private equity, fighting the OEs over image programs, and China
You’re a dealer without an heir apparent. You’re ready to enjoy the fruits of your labors. You keep hearing about a new kind of shopper in the dealership buy sell marketplace. You’re interes... Read more
By Alysha Webb, Editor and Publisher The Victory Auto Group is about to close a deal to acquire the McConnell Dealer Group in Healdsburg, Calif. The purchase is part of a nearly two-year ac... Read more
