Sale Announcement: Pointe Automotive Advises Sale of Beacon Collision Center in Youngstown, OH

Pointe Automotive Advises Sale of Beacon Collision Center in Youngstown, Ohio to Cochran Automotive

Chattanooga, TN – Pointe Automotive, a national Automotive M&A Advisory firm specializing in automotive retail and aftermarket transactions, announced the successful sale of Beacon Collision Center in Youngstown, Ohio, to Cochran Automotive of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The 24,000-square-foot late-model collision repair facility sits on more than four acres and is recognized as one of the region’s premier full-service collision operations.

The facility, which features equipment less than two years old, a well-trained staff, and a high-capacity layout designed for modern repair throughput, represents a strategic aftermarket acquisition for Cochran Automotive as the company continues expanding its regional footprint beyond greater Pittsburgh.

David Melton, President and Managing Director of Pointe Automotive, served as the exclusive sell-side broker on the transaction.

“This is another strong example of the acceleration we are seeing in the Automotive Aftermarket M&A space,” said David Melton. “Collision, tire, and quick lube platforms remain extremely active sectors, and we’re experiencing heavy inbound interest from both consolidators and private investors who are aggressively looking for well-run operations with real estate behind them. We appreciate the strong collaboration on both sides and congratulate Cochran Automotive on entering a highly desirable Ohio market with an exceptional turnkey facility.”

The Youngstown property offered flexibility for business and real estate transactions, accommodating multiple structures for closing, including real estate disposition, business sale, and an optional NNN lease. The seller was open to retaining all employees and entering into a long-term net lease, creating a seamless transition environment.

Cochran Automotive’s acquisition continues an ongoing trend of regional and national MSO expansion across Pennsylvania and Ohio—driven by aging inventory, OEM certification investments, and capacity demand from both insurers and consumers.

Pointe Automotive continues to expand its presence in the aftermarket consolidation category—representing sellers, private equity platforms, portfolio roll-ups, and owner-operators preparing for exit or strategic recapitalization. Demand remains elevated for scalable collision centers with land, high-volume workflow layouts, and flexible sale-leaseback or real estate bifurcation structures.

About Pointe Automotive

Pointe Automotive is a national Automotive M&A Advisory and Capital Advisory firm specializing in automotive dealerships, collision centers, quick lube platforms, tire stores, aftermarket franchise resale transactions, and automotive real estate assets. With over 40 years in the automotive industry—and advisory capabilities in all 50 states—Pointe delivers confidential, institutional-grade execution for both private owners and investors seeking value creation, capital alignment, or strategic exit.

Media Contact:
David Melton
President & Managing Director – Pointe Automotive
Automotive M&A & Capital Advisory
423-499-9956
david@pointeautomotive.com
www.PointeAutomotive.com