Trusted Automotive 1031 Exchange Advisors

At Pointe Automotive, we serve as trusted Automotive 1031 Exchange Specialists, helping auto dealers strategically reinvest the proceeds from dealership real estate sales while deferring capital gains taxes under Section 1031 of the IRS tax code. With over 40 years of experience in automotive real estate and dealership operations, our team offers unmatched expertise in structuring compliant, high-value exchanges tailored to the automotive retail and aftermarket sectors.

We guide auto dealers through the 1031 Exchange process to preserve equity, unlock growth capital, and align their real estate portfolio with their long-term business and financial objectives.

What Is a 1031 Exchange?

A 1031 Exchange allows property owners to defer paying capital gains taxes when selling one investment property and reinvesting the proceeds into another "like-kind" property. For auto dealers, this can mean transitioning from one dealership location to another—or from an operational property to an income-generating investment—while preserving equity that would otherwise be lost to taxes.

When done properly, a 1031 Exchange can:

• Defer capital gains taxes and depreciation recapture

• Reallocate capital into higher-performing properties

• Improve cash flow and investment diversification

• Support succession planning or business expansion

How We Help Auto Dealers Leverage the 1031 Exchange

At Pointe Automotive, we specialize in 1031 Exchanges involving franchised dealership properties, collision centers, service bays, overflow lots, and surplus land. Whether you’re relocating, selling a closed location, or simply rebalancing your investment portfolio, our advisors help you navigate the exchange process from start to finish.

Our 1031 Exchange services include:

• Pre-sale planning and property evaluation

• Coordination with Qualified Intermediaries (QI)

• Identification and sourcing of replacement properties

• Real estate underwriting and investment analysis

• Transaction structuring to meet IRS compliance timelines

• Advisory on single-tenant NNN acquisitions and STNL strategies

Exchange Into Passive Income-Producing Real Estate

For many retiring or transitioning dealers, a 1031 Exchange is the perfect strategy to shift from an active business role into passive real estate income. Pointe Automotive works with a national network of NNN buyers, institutional investors, and developers to help clients locate income-generating investments with long-term leases and strong tenants.

We commonly exchange clients into:

• National brand NNN lease retail properties

• Institutional-grade dealership portfolios

• Car wash and quick lube investments

• Industrial and distribution centers

By aligning the exchange with your retirement timeline, cash flow needs, and tax position, we ensure your capital keeps working for you—even after you exit day-to-day operations.

Contact Us for a Confidential 1031 Consultation

As Automotive Capital Advisors, we offer more than just brokerage—we deliver strategic tax, real estate, and M&A guidance explicitly built for auto dealers. Our deep industry experience, transaction expertise, and nationwide network of buyers and replacement properties make us the go-to partner for 1031 Exchange transactions in the automotive space.

Whether you’re planning a sale, preparing for retirement, or looking to reposition your assets, we’ll help you execute a 1031 Exchange that preserves your capital and positions you for long-term success.