Trusted Advisors

of Your Life’s Work

Pointe Automotive is a national Automotive Capital Advisory Firm serving auto dealers and aftermarket business owners. We specialize in M&A, Asset Optimization, Capital Structuring, and Real Estate Strategies.

Automotive Capital Advisors

Pointe Automotive is a national Automotive Capital Advisory Firm specializing in the sale, acquisition, and asset restructuring of retail and aftermarket investments.

At Pointe Automotive, we serve as trusted capital advisors to auto dealers, service operators, and investors across the automotive retail and aftermarket industries. With over 40 years of experience in automotive operations, business transactions, and real estate, we deliver strategic guidance to help you unlock the full value of your business and property, whether you're planning to grow, sell, restructure, or retire.

From franchised auto dealerships to tire stores, collision centers, quick lubes, and car washes, our team provides tailored capital solutions that align business strategy with real estate and investment value.

Who We Serve

We work exclusively with owners and investors in the automotive industry, including:

  • Franchised and Independent Auto Dealerships

  • Quick Lube and Oil Change Locations

  • Tire, Parts, and Service Shops

  • Collision Centers and Body Shops

  • Express Tunnel and Flex Car Washes

  • Automotive Property Landlords and 1031 Investors

Why Pointe Automotive

  • Over 40 years of experience in automotive operations, real estate, and M&A

  • Licensed in all 50 states

  • Deep understanding of auto-related business models and investor markets

  • Confidential, customized advisory approach

  • Integrated real estate and capital solutions that protect value and control

OUR SERVICES

M&A Advisory

We represent auto dealers and aftermarket operators in confidential business sales, buy-side acquisitions, and succession planning. Whether selling a single location or a multi-unit group, we help you maximize value and navigate every step of the transaction.
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Real Estate Services

Unlock equity from your real estate without disrupting operations. We structure acquisitions and investor-driven real estate dispositions that deliver capital, create flexibility, and support long-term growth.
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Capital Structuring

We help clients restructure the ownership and positioning of their business and property assets to support expansion, exit, or partnership transitions. Our capital strategies are tailored to align operational goals with financial flexibility.
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Valuation Advisory

Know what your business and property are truly worth. Our confidential, market-based valuations guide smart decisions around sale, leaseback, refinancing, or growth planning.
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Founder and CEO


“The Hardest Working Man in the Car Business”…..

As Founder and CEO of Pointe Automotive, I serve as a trusted Automotive Capital Advisor to business owners across the retail and aftermarket sectors. With over 40 years of experience in automotive operations, real estate, and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), I help clients unlock the full value of their business and property assets—whether they’re selling, expanding, or restructuring.

My work includes:

  • Sale-Leaseback Structuring

  • Buy-Sell M&A Advisory

  • Real Estate Disposition and Repositioning

  • Franchise Resale Strategy

  • Capital Deployment for Auto Investors

I work with new car dealerships, tire stores, quick lube centers, collision centers, service and parts providers, and automotive franchise owners nationwide—delivering customized financial solutions that drive long-term value and operational flexibility.

If you’re an operator, investor, or business owner in the automotive space and want to explore how to turn your real estate and operations into smarter capital, let’s talk.

DAVID R. MELTON

40+ Years of Experience

Automotive Capital Services