Experts in Automotive Retail and Aftermarket Buy-Sell Transactions
With more than 40 years of firsthand experience in the automotive retail and aftermarket industries, Pointe Automotive M&A Advisors stands as a leading advisor to dealership owners and automotive entrepreneurs nationwide. We specialize in guiding owners through mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and exit strategies—combining deep operational understanding with sophisticated financial insight.
Our firm goes beyond traditional brokerage. We’ve lived the business—from dealership ownership and management to real estate investment and strategic capital structuring. That experience allows us to deliver real-world advice, customized strategies, and exceptional outcomes for every client we represent.
40+ Years of Automotive Industry Experience
Pointe Automotive’s foundation is built on decades of hands-on experience in dealership operations, management, and real estate development. Our team has owned, operated, and advised on transactions involving:
🔴 Franchised automotive dealerships
🔴 Independent used car operations
🔴 Quick lube and oil change centers
🔴 Tire and service stores
🔴 Collision repair and body shops
🔴 Car washes and aftermarket franchises
Because we’ve been in your position, we understand every facet of the business—from OEM franchise standards and floorplan obligations to service absorption rates, real estate strategy, and succession planning. This operational depth gives our clients a competitive edge in every transaction.
Comprehensive Buy/Sell Representation
Whether you’re acquiring your first location, expanding into new markets, or preparing to sell, Pointe Automotive provides a complete suite of M&A advisory and brokerage services tailored to the automotive sector.
🔴 Confidential Business Valuations – We evaluate your operation across all drivers of value: goodwill, brand reputation, real estate, franchise rights, and EBITDA performance—helping you understand today’s market value and how to enhance it.
🔴 Sell-Side Representation – Our team manages every phase of the sale, including confidential marketing, buyer screening, offer negotiation, and closing coordination. We maintain a curated network of regional groups, consolidators, private equity firms, and family offices actively acquiring automotive businesses.
🔴 Buy-Side Acquisition Services – For strategic or financial buyers seeking growth, we identify and evaluate off-market and exclusive opportunities aligned with your investment goals, managing the process discreetly from outreach to closing.
🔴 Real Estate Advisory – Many operators hold valuable real estate. We help sellers unlock capital through sale-leasebacks and advise buyers on optimal purchase or lease structures to maximize financial flexibility.
🔴 Due Diligence & Deal Management – We quarterback every transaction—coordinating legal, accounting, environmental, and OEM approval processes to ensure a smooth and timely closing.
Exit Planning for Automotive Business Owners
Exiting a dealership or aftermarket business is a major personal and financial decision. Pointe Automotive provides strategic exit planning designed to protect your legacy, maximize proceeds, and minimize tax exposure.
Our planning process includes:
🔴 Business and real estate valuations and performance benchmarks
🔴 Tax-efficient deal structuring in collaboration with your CPA
🔴 Pre-sale operational optimization to enhance market value
🔴 Real estate and lease planning to support your exit strategy
🔴 Successor and transition planning for family or management continuity
Whether your goal is retirement, reinvestment, or family succession, our team ensures your exit is strategic, smooth, and successful.
National Reach with Local Insight
Licensed in all 50 states, Pointe Automotive M&A Advisors operates with national reach and regional expertise. We have represented clients across the Southeast, Midwest, and Mountain regions, connecting sellers with qualified buyers nationwide.
We work with:
🔴 Franchised new car dealers
🔴 Independent pre-owned dealers
🔴 Tire, lube, and service center operators
🔴 Collision repair and body shop owners
🔴 RV, powersports, and specialty automotive dealers
Wherever your business is located, Pointe Automotive delivers national exposure with local precision, ensuring your opportunity reaches the right investors.
Why Dealers Trust Pointe Automotive
🔴 Industry-Insider Perspective – We understand dealerships from the inside out.
🔴 Confidential & Strategic – Your goals and timeline drive the process.
🔴 Customized Approach – Every engagement is built around your business objectives.
🔴 Full-Service Advisory – Business, real estate, and capital strategy—all under one roof.
🔴 Long-Term Focus – We help you plan today’s transaction with tomorrow in mind.
Client Testimonial
“David and the Pointe Automotive team made selling our dealership easier than I ever imagined. Their experience in the business was clear from day one. They helped me understand what my dealership was really worth, structured a smart deal, and found the perfect buyer—all while keeping the process confidential. I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.”
— Eric Kempthorn, Former Owner, Jaguar Land Rover of Akron
About the Founder
David Melton | Founder & Managing Broker
With over 40 years in the automotive industry, David Melton brings unmatched experience to every transaction. A former multi-location dealership owner and real estate investor, David has lived the operational, financial, and strategic realities that auto dealers face. Today, he leads Pointe Automotive’s national M&A practice, representing clients in buy/sell transactions, sale-leasebacks, and capital structuring across the country.
David’s deep market knowledge, practical insight, and hands-on leadership have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor to dealership owners, aftermarket operators, and private investors seeking expert representation and real-world results.