STRATEGIC M&A ADVISORY SERVICES
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Pointe Automotive is a specialized M&A and Real Estate Advisory firm serving automotive dealerships and aftermarket investments across the U.S. We help owners maximize the value of their business and real estate through strategic sale, acquisition, and exit planning services.
We are 100% Automotive.
At Pointe Automotive, we provide expert M&A Advisory and Real Estate Services for owners of automotive dealerships and aftermarket investments. With over 40 years of industry experience and as a licensed real estate broker, our mission is to help clients maximize value, unlock capital, and achieve successful ownership transitions through strategic guidance and tailored solutions.
We specialize in buy/sell advisory, sale-leasebacks, real estate acquisitions, and investment sales, delivering end-to-end support that aligns business goals with real estate strategy. Whether preparing for growth, planning an exit, or optimizing property assets, we offer the insight and expertise needed to move forward with confidence.
At Pointe Automotive, we go beyond the transaction—we build lasting partnerships that drive financial strength, operational flexibility, and long-term success in the automotive sector.
M&A and Real Estate Advisors
✔ Specialized Expertise in Automotive Retail & Aftermarket – Pointe Automotive focuses exclusively on the automotive retail and aftermarket sectors, ensuring deep industry knowledge and tailored strategies for business owners.
✔ Over 40 Years of M&A Experience – With decades of experience in automotive mergers and acquisitions, Pointe Automotive provides expert guidance to maximize value in business sales, acquisitions, and strategic growth.
✔ Nationwide Licensing for Maximum Market Reach – Licensed in all 50 states, Pointe Automotive connects business owners with a vast network of buyers, investors, and industry partners to facilitate seamless transactions.
✔ Comprehensive Sell-Side and Buy-Side Advisory – Pointe Automotive offers full-service M&A advisory, helping business owners prepare for a sale, identify qualified buyers, and negotiate optimal deal structures for long-term success.
✔ Bifurcation Strategies for Asset Optimization – By separating business operations from the real estate, Pointe Automotive enables dealers to treat each as a distinct investment, increasing financial flexibility and enhancing asset value.
✔ Real Estate and Sale-Leaseback Solutions – Pointe Automotive assists business owners in leveraging real estate assets through sale-leasebacks and STNL investments, unlocking capital to fuel business expansion or reinvestment.
Real Estate M&A
At Pointe Automotive, our team of expert Real Estate M&A Advisors helps sellers maximize their returns by strategically separating the sale of automotive dealerships and aftermarket investments from the underlying real estate assets—a process known as bifurcation. By selling the business operations independently from the property, sellers can unlock the full value of both assets, attracting a wider pool of potential buyers. This strategy lowers the capital barrier for investors focused on operations, while positioning the real estate as a separate, income-generating investment. As a result, sellers often achieve higher total proceeds, enhanced deal flexibility, and a smoother, more competitive transaction process.
Our advisors manage the entire bifurcation process, from accurate real estate and business valuations to lease structuring and investor outreach, ensuring each element is optimized for maximum value. By offering buyers the option to lease the property through a structured sale-leaseback or purchase the operations only, Pointe Automotive creates a more attractive, lower-risk investment opportunity. Whether you are selling a single dealership, a collision repair business, a tire center, or a multi-location aftermarket group, our bifurcation strategy delivers higher valuations, faster closings, and better outcomes for automotive business owners nationwide.
M&A Advisors
At Pointe Automotive, our experienced team of M&A Advisors specializes in facilitating high-value transactions for owners looking to buy or sell extraordinary automotive dealerships and aftermarket investments across the United States. We provide end-to-end advisory services—from business valuation and market positioning to buyer sourcing and negotiation—ensuring each transaction is structured to meet the strategic and financial goals of our clients. Whether you're selling a top-performing dealership or acquiring a high-potential service center, quick lube, tire store, or collision repair business, our deep industry expertise ensures a smooth, confidential, and rewarding process.
With a nationwide network of qualified buyers, investors, and dealer groups, Pointe Automotive connects sellers with the right acquirers and provides buyers with access to exclusive, often off-market opportunities. We tailor each deal structure to unlock the full value of both operations and real estate, using advanced strategies such as bifurcation and sale-leasebacks to optimize financial outcomes. From single-store transactions to multi-location acquisitions, our M&A team delivers the insight, relationships, and execution needed to achieve long-term success in the automotive retail and aftermarket sectors.
Investment Sales
At Pointe Automotive, our team of experienced Real Estate Investment Brokers specializes in connecting investors with secure, long-term opportunities in automotive dealership real estate. These properties, often backed by high-credit-rated tenants and nationally recognized franchise operators, offer stable cash flow and reliable returns. With strong underlying asset value and long-term triple net (NNN) leases in place, automotive dealership real estate is an attractive option for investors seeking low-risk, income-producing assets with long-term growth potential. Our team sources exclusive, off-market properties and structures transactions to align with each investor’s financial goals and risk profile.
We work closely with private investors, institutions, and 1031 exchange buyers to identify and acquire premium automotive properties across the country. From single-point dealerships to multi-location portfolios, Pointe Automotive provides detailed market analysis, tenant credit evaluations, lease reviews, and strategic guidance throughout the acquisition process. Our deep industry expertise and access to high-performing, tenant-occupied properties allow investors to diversify their real estate holdings with confidence. As a trusted partner in automotive real estate investing, we deliver secure, high-yield opportunities backed by strong operators and essential-use properties that stand the test of time.
President and CEO
“A merger and acquisition advisor with a strategic automotive advantage”…..
David Melton is the President and CEO of Pointe Automotive, where he leads the firm’s national platform as a highly sought-after M&A Advisor to automotive dealership and aftermarket business owners and investors. With over 40 years of hands-on experience in the automotive industry—including his role as a former Chief Operating Officer—David brings deep operational knowledge, financial insight, and deal-making expertise to every client relationship. His unique background allows him to bridge the gap between daily dealership operations and high-level merger and acquisition strategy, giving his clients a significant advantage during critical transitions. As a licensed real estate broker in all 50 states, David also specializes in structuring sale-leaseback transactions that help owners unlock capital tied to real estate while maintaining full control of their business operations.
Through Pointe Automotive, David helps clients navigate all phases of the ownership lifecycle—from growth via acquisition to strategic exit planning—with tailored solutions that are built on confidentiality, precision, and long-term value creation. He and his team work with single-store operators, multi-rooftop dealer groups, private equity firms, and family-owned businesses to structure deals that align with both operational realities and financial goals. David’s expertise extends beyond business valuation and deal structure; he also integrates real estate monetization, portfolio optimization, and legacy planning into every advisory engagement. His work ensures that clients not only secure top value for their businesses but also maximize the return on their real estate holdings, which are often a dealership’s most valuable and overlooked assets. Whether executing a buy-sell transaction, advising on a platform expansion, or designing a long-term exit strategy, David Melton and Pointe Automotive deliver the experience, strategy, and execution dealers and investors need to succeed in today’s evolving marketplace.
