“We help automotive aftermarket operators maximize business and real estate value through strategic acquisitions, capital advisory, and ownership transition planning.”

David Melton is Founder & Principal of Pointe Automotive, an automotive aftermarket M&A advisory firm serving collision centers, tire retailers, auto service businesses, quick oil change operators, and car wash platforms nationwide. With more than 40 years of firsthand operating, transactional, and real estate experience, David advises owner-operators, multi-unit businesses, and investors on acquisitions, ownership transitions, capital strategy, and long-term business growth.

His work is centered around automotive aftermarket acquisitions and capital strategies, including:

• Buy-sell advisory for collision centers, tire stores, service centers, quick lube operators, and car wash businesses
• Ownership transition and succession planning for privately held operators
• Sale-leaseback structuring to unlock capital from operating real estate
• Real estate monetization and investor positioning strategies
• Acquisition advisory for growth-oriented operators and investor groups
• Valuation guidance tied to both business operations and real estate assets

David works exclusively in the automotive aftermarket, representing independent operators, family-owned businesses, and investors seeking confidential guidance on growth, liquidity, acquisitions, and exit planning.

If you own an automotive aftermarket business or related real estate assets, let’s have a confidential conversation about maximizing long-term value and positioning your business for the next stage of growth.