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DSMA specializes in expediting entry and exit strategies for automotive, truck, marine and heavy equipment retail dealerships. We focus on each clients’ unique circumstances and use our proven expertise and enormous experience to help them achieve their disposal or acquisition goals. Our process has helped hundreds of dealerships and generated billions of dollars for our clients.

EXPERTISE

Dealership
valuations

Appointment of
new open points

Dealership mergers and acquisition advisory services

Multi-sector, Automotive Motorcycle and Heavy Equipment

Dealership succession
planning

Industry leading Global
buyer lists

OPPORTUNITIES

We hold the largest list of qualified and engaged buyers and sellers in North America. Our highly experienced advisors have a full 360° perspective of every aspect of the buy/sell process to allow clients to create or take advantage of every opportunity.

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

EXPERIENCE

1,500+

Dealership valuations

370+

Successful transactions

1,000+

Years of combined
industry experience

15x

More sales than our
competitors

$6B+

Generated value

EXCELLENCE

Smoothly as Possible

" We worked with Dealer Solutions to purchase our newest dealership. We had a first-time seller and Dealer Solutions was able to help make the transaction go as smoothly as... "

Always Professional

" I sold two dealerships with Farid and his team. During both transactions Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions were honest, represented what they could deliver and... "

Kindness and Carefulness

" Without her hard work, her perseverance and her professionalism, we could not have been able to conclude the transaction. Mrs. Messier is an important asset to DSMA. Her dedication ... "

NEWS

DSMA Spring Newsletter – May 2023 Edition

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The dealership M&A landscape is changing: Is now a good time to sell? – Farid Ahmad | DSMA

The dealership M&A landscape is changing: Is now a good time to sell? – Farid Ahmad | DSMA By Colin …

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Vicinity Motor Corp Secures Dealer Network Services Agreement with DSMA to Expand North American Dealer Network

DSMA to Identify and Assist in Securing Dealer Partnerships across North America for Vicinity’s Industry-Leading, Class 3 VMC 1200 All-Electric …

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Automotive News Canada-In the Driver’s Seat With Farid Ahmad

We would love to hear your thoughts on the latest challenges for both dealers and buyers. In the most recent …

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CBT News-How dealership mergers and acquisitions will change in 2023—Farid Ahmad

The rate of dealership mergers and acquisitions continued to escalate in 2022, with news of buyouts and consolidations arriving nearly …

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OUR TEAM

Our team has expertise and experience in every area of the process, all having had careers in the automotive or heavy equipment industries. Knowledgeable, empathetic, accountable and passionate, they use a transparent, confidential and efficient process that removes stress, and are motivated to maximize value and secure the very best deal for you.

Farid Ahmad

Chief Executive Officer
416.844.5581

John Chisholm

V.P. of Sales Canada
Canada Ontario
519.919.8797 | 239.241.3210

Andy Church

Vice President, Southeast
Southeast, USA
772.240.8566