Cobourg Kia
Thank you, Eric Levitt, Katie Naughton, and DSMA for the support the whole way through. I felt extremely understood, held a lot of trust, and valued your opinion. Considering this was my first major acquisition/sale, the journey was well worth it and the involvement of DSMA helped immensely.
Sebastien
Eric Levitt and Katie Naughton of DSMA were an absolute pleasure to work with throughout the entire transaction and their professionalism provided a relatively quick deal from start to finish. The DSMA team was available through every step of the process, providing their specialized expertise ensuring a smooth transition. I will definitely engage the services of DSMA, Eric, and Katie during my next acquisition.
Rob
Sorg Nissan
“DSMA Mergers & Acquisition represented the sale of our dealership with professionalism and held the highest level of confidentiality during the transaction. Jennifer Rafael, Vice President of DSMA brought a strategic buyer TKO Group and made the process seamless. The hardest part of a sale is the unknown, and the team at DSMA provided a clear path to execute with excellence. Thank you everyone at DSMA and Jennifer Rafael for making this a great experience.”
Toby Sorg, Previous owner of Sorg Nissan
Groupe Bujold
“Volkswagen and Kia of New Richmond would like to thank Mrs. Manon Messier and the DSMA team for sharing all the knowledge and skills needed to sell our two dealerships. Ms. Messier and her team have all the necessary tools to successfully complete this type of transaction. DSMA’s professionalism and thoroughness throughout the transaction allowed the new buyers and sellers to complete this transaction with great satisfaction for both parties. Thank you for the excellent work done by Ms. Messier and the entire DSMA team.”
Sarto Bujold Previous President of Kia de New Richmond & Volkswagen New Richmond
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ID# 522
Great Opportunity to acquire a Chrysler Dealership in the Midwest.
Contact Jennifer Rafael today to receive additional information or the full prospectus.
ID# 521
Great Opportunity to acquire a Chrysler Dealership in the Midwest.
Contact Jennifer Rafael today to receive additional information or the full prospectus.
ID# 519
Great Opportunity to acquire a Ford Dealership in Manitoba.
Contact Kyle Chase today to receive additional information or the full prospectus.
ID# 518
Great Opportunity to acquire a Chrysler dealership in Ontario.
Contact John Raymond today to receive additional information or the full prospectus.
Porsche Centre Quebec, Audi Lévis, et Audi Ste-Foy
“It was a pleasure to work with Manon Messier. Her professionalism, dedication, availability, knowledge of the automotive market and integrity contributed greatly to the success of this transaction. She told me she would be there until the end and she kept her promise. In spite of the obstacles, she kept smiling and was always there. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in doing a car transaction.”
– Marie-Josée Bégin, former owner of Porsche Centre Quebec, Audi Levis and Audi Ste-Foy
Manon Messier of DSMA was instrumental in finalizing this transaction. She is an effective communicator who understands and has full control of the entire process. Her professional and genuine approach inspired confidence and assurance. I would not hesitate to use her again and would highly recommend her to my colleagues.”
– Drew Tilson, new owner of Porsche Centre Quebec, Audi Levis and Audi Ste-Foy
Hyundai Trois-Rivières & Chrysler Shawinigan
As of May 1st, the simultaneous sales of Hyundai Trois Rivieres and Shawinigan Chrysler have closed. The 2 parties have concluded transactions allowing Vincent Group to acquire the Shawinigan Chrysler dealership sold by Le Prix du Gros Group, at the same time as Le Prix du Gros Group acquired Hyundai Trois Rivieres sold by Vincent Group. These cross transactions allow the two groups to add local brands to their respective dealership portfolios and demonstrate the agility and coordination required by all parties involved to bring these deals to fruition. F. McDonald and DSMA facilitated these transactions with Groupe Vincent and Groupe Le Prix du Gros, represented by Maxime Vincent and Benoit Dusablon respectively.
Hyundai Trois Rivieres is a dealership established in 1995 with a volume of over 1300 new and used vehicles annually; Chrysler Shawinigan has an 8 year history and a sales volume of over 400 new and used vehicles annually.
ID# 449
“John Chisholm worked tirelessly on my behalf to sell our dealership. He was available night and day, seven days a week, always working to advance the sale. The sale of our dealership was particularly complicated. John never gave up, never lost his enthusiasm. Not once did he doubt that our transaction would close. Not once did he give me any reason to second-guess his integrity. I have met many brokers over the course of decades in this business. John is the only one I would wholeheartedly recommend to a friend.”
Chris Zikakis
Previous Owner
RocketTown Honda
Kia de Matane
“There are encounters in life…. And there are also exceptional meetings. Thank you to Manon Messier for the professional support in the sale of Kia Matane. Thanks to her expertise, we were able to proceed with a friendly, pleasant and simple transaction, and this, with complete confidence. A successful project for all parties!”
Sylvie Caouette and André Désilets Previous Owners of Kia Matane
“Thank you Manon for your involvement in a second acquisition with you and DSMA. It was fast, efficient and very professional.”
Mathieu LaPlante New Owner of Kia Matane
Bilodeau Chevrolet Buick GMC
”Thank you to Francois McDonald for his professionalism, courteous guidance and great knowledge of the market. If you are thinking of buying or selling a car dealership, do not hesitate to contact him to guide you through the process.”
– Vincent Lessard
Kriegers Auto Group
Jennifer Rafael and DSMA are delighted to announce that they have advised their client, Kriegers Auto Group, on the sale of their 4-rooftops, 10-brands Automotive Group in Iowa. The Group operation is acquired by the Ed Morse Automotive Group.
Congratulations on behalf of the whole DSMA team. Thank you for choosing DSMA to support you in this very important transaction.
Velde Ford
“DSMA Mergers & Acquisitions and Jennifer Rafael Vice President, was extremely professional every step of the way through the process of the sale of our dealership. We had operated in this community for over 40 years, and it was important to our family to partner with a firm that could assist us with the transition. The process during COVID, made it challenging. DSMA lead the process with solutions and ease until the close and always available to talk to us at every step of the way. Thank you for everyone involved at DSMA for all your attention to detail and advisory services.”
Tim Saurs
Mercedes-Benz Brampton
“Farid, DSMA and their entire team made the sale of Mercedes-Benz Brampton as seamless and smooth as possible! From the very first moment, Farid’s honesty, integrity and genuine care for his clients is what stood out. We look forward to many more transactions together in the future.”
Jonathan Eltes, Previous owner of Mercedez-Benz Brampton
Weir Auto Group
“The Weir Automotive Group has been in operation for over 50 years. With our three domestic brands, Ford, GMC, and Chrysler, we have created a strong reputation within our community. When it was time to sell our business we wanted to find the right buyer that would take care of our employees and customers. DSMA and Jennifer delivered the quality of a great buyer. She listened and executed with confidentiality and found the prefect buyer for our market. Thank you Jennifer, we appreciate everything you did for our people. I highly recommend DSMA for your sale of your Dealerships.”
Norman L Roy, Previous Owner of Weir Automotive Group
“With our growth plan for the upcoming years, we were delighted to work with Jennifer who understood our strategy and was able to bring forward an opportunity that was perfect for us. The Ed Morse Automotive Group is thrilled to add a very large parts operation and an additional three franchise rooftops to its portfolio in the Midwest IL market. I want to thank DSMA and Jennifer for their professionalism, trusting relationship and attention to detail that has brought this transaction to a close. We look forward to an ongoing relationship with DSMA.”
Randy Hoffman, Executive Vice President of Ed Morse Automotive Group
Jim Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC
“I have known Lev for a number of years. When Lev approached me regarding Jim Wilson Chevrolet and my possible interest in selling; I knew he had a serious buyer. DSMA and their team completed an extremely thorough valuation of my dealership and presented me with the opportunity to open discussions with a potential purchaser. I had three specific demands that I laid out previously:
- A qualified purchaser ( financially and approvability)
- Confidentiality
- Ease of transaction.
Lev and DSMA came through and brought me a very qualified purchaser; and the team at Canada One were fantastic to work with. DSMA has instituted a process and people; specifically, Wendy Durward to simplify the transaction and assist in the process. Once the LOI was completed, it allow for a smooth transaction and closing. Most impressive to me was the fact that DSMA made a promise of confidentiality and truly kept it.
I want to thank everyone who has assisted in the sale of my dealership; I want to thank Pat Priestner and his team and thank Lev and Farid and the team at DSMA for coming through when they said they would.”
Jim Wilson, Previous Dealer Principal of Jim Wilson Chevrolet Buick GMC
Jerry Ford Sales
“Kyle Chase and DSMA were an integral part of the sale of Jerry Ford as their expertise and connections with all industry participants allowed for a smooth process. From their thorough process to get our store on the market to finding prospects, negotiating the sale, and working with lawyers, the entire team ensured the transaction was closed in a timely manner. I most certainly recommend working with DSMA and will definitely consider them for future opportunities.”
Cathy Pasychny, Previous owner of Jerry Ford Sales
“Thank you Kyle for your assistance and guidance on our purchase of Jerry Ford. You were committed to making sure this transaction went smoothly by being involved and not standing on the sidelines waiting for it to happen. Enjoyed every one of our conversations. Your professionalism is to be commended. On behalf of my family and Doug Brown, the GM of Bannister Ford Edson, thank you very much.”
Mark Bannister, Bannister Automotive Group, new owners of Jerry Ford Sales
ID# 504
Great opportunity to acquire a trucking dealership.
Contact Manon today for the full prospectus!
Velde Buick GMC
” After 45 years in the automotive business and 34 years as an owner of Velde Cadillac Buick GMC, I decided it was time to retire the business and let the legacy continue. When we met with DSMA and Jennifer Rafael, I knew we would be in good hands. Jennifer Rafael understood our request and provided the M & A knowledge during the process and demonstrated professionalism and confidentiality. Selling a dealership can be pretty daunting with some potential bumps along the way, but the level of guidance, support and compassion from Jennifer & DMSA was greatly appreciated and extremely effective during this emotional journey. I would highly recommend DSMA & Jennifer Rafael if you are thinking of buying or selling your biggest assets.”
Rory Griggs, Former Owner of Velde Cadillac Buick GMC
Brian Dennison, Ray Dennison, New Owner of Velde Buick GMC Cadillac.
ID# 508
Excellent opportunity to acquire a Volkswagen dealership in Quebec.
Contact Manon Messier today to receive a copy of the prospectus.
ID# 505
Excellent opportunity to acquire a Kia dealership in Quebec.
- Well established in the market and great reputation,
- Building in the image of the manufacturer,
- Very profitable operation.
Contact Manon Messier today to receive a copy of the prospectus.
Magog Honda
“The Olivier Group is proud to have been able to count on the expertise of DSMA in order to add Honda Sherbrooke and Honda Magog to our team. These are two dealerships that can count on the expertise of a seasoned and experienced team. This is our first foothold into Estrie and we are grateful to Honda Canada for trusting us once again. »
Jacques Olivier (Jr), new owner of Sherbrooke Honda & Magog Honda
Sherbrooke Honda
“The Olivier Group is proud to have been able to count on the expertise of DSMA in order to add Honda Sherbrooke and Honda Magog to our team. These are two dealerships that can count on the expertise of a seasoned and experienced team. This is our first foothold into Estrie and we are grateful to Honda Canada for trusting us once again. »
Jacques Olivier (Jr), new owner of Sherbrooke Honda & Magog Honda
Prince George Subaru
” Rick and the team at DSMA were excellent to work with on our recent acquisition of Prince George Subaru. They were able to overcome obstacles during the deal process in a smooth and efficient manner, keeping both parties informed and ultimately happy. We look forward to working with them again on future opportunities. Thanks again, Rick! “
Daniel Priestner, New Owner of Prince George Subaru
” We recently sold our Subaru dealership of over 20 years in Prince George. Rick Kingdon of Dealer Solutions helped us through the entire process which began 4 years ago when we first started thinking of retirement. It all started with an evaluation which helped us understand the value of the business. Throughout the process, Rick showed professionalism and integrity and helped negotiate a price that was win – win for both sides. While there were bumps in the road along the way as it is a very emotional event, the transparency with which the whole DSMA team works, helped ensure we made it to close. We really appreciated Rick’s counsel and patience over the years in waiting until we felt it was the right time for us to sell. I would not hesitate to recommend Rick and Dealer Solutions to anyone looking to purchase or sell a dealership.”
Gary Thompson, Previous Owner of Prince George Subaru
ID# 496
Great opportunity to acquire a Hyundai dealership in Atlantic Canada.
- Turn-key operation,
- experienced management team,
- Well established in the market and great reputation,
- Lots of upside potential.
Contact Kevin today to receive a copy of the prospectus.
Capilano Audi
Selling our Audi dealership in North Vancouver was very difficult and was an emotional decision for us. Monte Weis, Rick Kingdon, DSMA and the professional services they offered made us feel comfortable and confident about how we confidentially approached the market and completed the transaction. Our expectations were exceeded when it came to evaluating our business, finding the right buyer, negotiating the business terms and providing support throughout the whole process. We are very grateful and would highly recommend DSMA to any Dealer who is considering selling their business.”
ID# 494
Great opportunity to acquire a Ford dealership in Western Canada.
- Turn-key operation, experienced management team.
- Well established in the market and great reputation.
- Lots of upside potential.
Contact Kyle today to receive a copy of the prospectus.
Thomas Motors Honda
“As part of our family’s retirement plan, we needed to find an organization that could help us through a very challenging process. We selected DSMA to facilitate our sale of Thomas Motors in Melfort, Saskatchewan, based upon DSMA´s reputation and having known their local representative Kyle Chase for many years.
Working with an automotive specialist in the M&A field and having associates with detailed knowledge of the western Canadian automotive market and BUYERS was important to keeping our transaction moving forward and ultimately closing successfully. DSMA and their entire team understood and aligned with our goals from the start and their communication was on point throughout. Whether you’re considering purchasing or selling a dealership, I highly recommend DSMA to any Dealers in Western Canada.”
Darrell Farley, former owner of Thomas Motors
ID# 484
Excellent acquisition opportunity including multiple Tier 1 brand in Canada.
- Fully image compliant.
- Turnkey operation.
- Buyer must have existing Tier 1 brands in their portfolio.
Contact us to request a copy of the full prospectus to find out all the details of this incredible opportunity:
- Facility Information
- Market Information
- Financial Details
Kia de Laval
The ALBI le Géant group wanted to sell a few dealerships in order to keep only those located near its head office in Mascouche within the group. Our sales plan was completed in an exemplary manner within 18 months thanks to François McDonald and the entire DSMA team. Their experience, their professionalism and their network of qualified buyers greatly contributed to the success of each sale. We highly recommend the DSMA team for your future transactions.
Denis Leclerc, President of the ALBI le Géant Group
Volvo Autos Ste-Agathe
The ALBI le Géant group wanted to sell a few dealerships in order to keep only those located near its head office in Mascouche within the group. Our sales plan was completed in an exemplary manner within 18 months thanks to François McDonald and the entire DSMA team. Their experience, their professionalism and their network of qualified buyers greatly contributed to the success of each sale. We highly recommend the DSMA team for your future transactions.
Denis Leclerc, President of the ALBI le Geant Group
Châteauguay Hyundai
The ALBI le Géant group wanted to sell a few dealerships in order to keep only those located near its head office in Mascouche within the group. Our sales plan was completed in an exemplary manner within 18 months thanks to François McDonald and the entire DSMA team. Their experience, their professionalism and their network of qualified buyers greatly contributed to the success of each sale. We strongly recommend the DSMA team for your future transactions.
Denis Leclerc, President of ALBI le Géant
Hodge Chevrolet (now Stephanie Morris Chevrolet)
Stephanie Morris, new owner of James Hodge Chevrolet, now Stephanie Morris Chevrolet
Smith & Watt Limited (Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM)
“Back in Late 2020 we reached out to Kevin and asked that he could find us a dealership close to our existing stores. Soon after that meeting, he found a store in our area that was actually listed by another broker. This being our first dealer to dealer purchase we were delighted to have Kevin with us every step of the way. Kevin and DSMA took the asking price from the broker, completed a full market value analysis on the brand and location and negotiated a fair price on our behalf. It was their experience, market knowledge and team approach that justified our purchase price, and from that experience we were very comfortable in paying the right price. There were many bumps along the road and every time we hit a bump, Kevin and DSMA were quick to a resolution and having an in-house counsel for support, didn’t hurt either. We are so grateful for the weekly meetings, guidance and discussions during this transaction; without this support we would have never reached the finish line. I highly recommend Kevin Leslie and DSMA if you are thinking of selling, I know I will if that day ever comes because of the treatment we received on the buyers’ side as clients.
I would recommend Kevin and his team to ANYBODY that is looking for an opportunity. He has your back every step of the way and he answers phone calls at all hours. “
Kelly McCarron, new owner of Smith & Watt Chrysler
Hallmark Ford
“We would like to thank Rick Kingdon, DSMA and their entire team that made the sale of Hallmark Ford as seamless and smooth as possible! After 37 years in business, selling a second generational family business is never easy. From the very first moment, Rick’s honesty, integrity and genuine care for his clients stood out. I would recommend DSMA to anyone looking to purchase or sell a Dealership.”
Jeff & Richard Hall, previous owners of Hallmark Ford
“As a newly formed group we have been working hard to grow our brand footprint in the industry. We would like to personally thank Rick Kingdon and his entire team at DSMA for all of their hard work and diligence on our recent purchase of Hallmark Ford in Surrey, BC.
They were able to provide us with the appropriate steps to the sale as well as help structure the paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.
We are looking forward towards more dealings with Rick and the team at DSMA.”
Steve J Davidson, Titanium Auto Group, new owners of Hallmark Ford, now operating as Titanium Ford
Amos Mazda
Manon Messier, Francois McDonald, and DSMA are delighted to announce that they advised their client on the sale of Amos Mazda to Samuel Poirier from the Groupe Poirier.
ID# 476
Great opportunity to acquire a Multi-Brand Chevrolet Buick and 1 Other Brand dealership in Texas:
- 3 Desirable brands
- Turn-key & image compliant facilities
- Great Reputation
- Significant Upside Potential
Please contact Justin to receive further information.
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Pointe-Aux-Trembles
“We would like to thank François McDonald and the DSMA team for their excellent support in our transaction. We had no experience buying dealerships from other brands and they were really helpful in advising us on important information to consider. They also provided good support for all stages, including negotiation, until the sale was concluded. It was a very pleasant experience which we would recommend to everyone who wants to either buy or sell a dealership and make sure to maximize their transaction. ”
Francis Salotti, Michel Salotti and Maxime Généreux, new owners of Fortier Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
ID# 473
Great opportunity to acquire a GM Dealership in Quebec.
- Profitable regional dealer with stable staff
- High energy efficiency installations
- Image compliant
- Loyal clientele and excellent reputation
For more information or to obtain a copy of the prospectus, please contact François.
ID# 469
Great opportunity to acquire a Ford Dealership in Quebec.
- High sales volumes.
- Good profitability and good return on sales.
- Excellent reputation in the local community.
- Good growth potential.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the prospectus, please contact Manon.
ID# 438
Great opportunity to acquire a Hyundai dealership in Quebec.
For more information, please contact Francois McDonald.
Foundation Hyundai
Kevin Kutschinski, President & CEO of Foundation Automotive Corp
Rouge Valley Mitsubishi
“Hi Tony, I want to take this opportunity to thank you and the staff of DSMA for a great experience in helping us sell our dealership. You brought us a great candidate that started the whole process on the right foot. The staff that put together the prospectus was fantastic as was the help received from the various staff members to help with negotiations including Monte, Wendy and Farid (the owner of the company). Tony, thank you for your “above and beyond” efforts and we apologize for having to discuss business during your vacation time and weekends but we appreciated your personal attachment and dedication to helping us get this deal done. We will most definitely use your services in future and will recommend to others.”
Guy Vigliatore, President of The Vigliatore Auto Group, previous owner of Rouge Valley Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Victoriaville
“Regarding the transaction we have just completed with DSMA, we are extremely satisfied with the quality provided by all involved and the buyer who was approached. I have a very high level of trust in Manon, […] she is very efficient. The COVID situation, not having helped. I will never hesitate to recommend this team. ”
Sylvain Roy, President of the Roy Auto Group, previous owner of Mitsubishi Victoriaville
“It’s been an excellent year for Groupe Ouellet, in part thanks to the unwavering support of Manon Messier at DSMA. Her invaluable advice and her ambitious vision facilitated this important transaction which opened the doors of the Centre-du-Québec region to us. ”
Olivier Fleury-Bellavance, President of the Ouellet Group, new owner of Mitsubishi Victoriaville
Kia Victoriaville
“Regarding the transaction we have just completed with DSMA, we are extremely satisfied with the quality provided by all involved and the buyer who was approached. I have a very high level of trust in Manon, […] she is very efficient. The COVID situation, not having helped. I will never hesitate to recommend this team. ”
Sylvain Roy, President of the Roy Auto Group, previous owner of Kia Victoriaville
“It’s been an excellent year for Groupe Ouellet, in part thanks to the unwavering support of Manon Messier at DSMA. Her invaluable advice and her ambitious vision facilitated this important transaction which opened the doors of the Centre-du-Québec region to us. ”
Olivier Fleury-Bellavance, President of the Ouellet Group, new owner of Kia Victoriaville
Toyota Victoriaville
“Regarding the transaction we have just completed with DSMA, we are extremely satisfied with the quality provided by all involved and the buyer who was approached. I have a very high level of trust in Manon, […] she is very efficient. The COVID situation, not having helped. I will never hesitate to recommend this team. ”
Sylvain Roy, President of the Roy Auto Group, previous owner of Toyota Victoriaville
“It’s been an excellent year for Groupe Ouellet, in part thanks to the unwavering support of Manon Messier at DSMA. Her invaluable advice and her ambitious vision facilitated this important transaction which opened the doors of the Centre-du-Québec region to us. ”
Olivier Fleury-Bellavance, President of the Ouellet Group, new owner of Toyota Victoriaville
Hyundai Victoriaville
“Regarding the transaction we have just completed with DSMA, we are extremely satisfied with the quality provided by all involved and the buyer who was approached. I have a very high level of trust in Manon, […] she is very efficient. The COVID situation, not having helped. I will never hesitate to recommend this team. ”
Sylvain Roy, President of the Roy Auto Group, previous owner of Hyundai Victoriaville
“It’s been an excellent year for Groupe Ouellet, in part thanks to the unwavering support of Manon Messier at DSMA. Her invaluable advice and her ambitious vision facilitated this important transaction which opened the doors of the Centre-du-Québec region to us. ”
Olivier Fleury-Bellavance, President of the Ouellet Group, new owner of Hyundai Victoriaville
ID# 460
Do you really want to sell your business? Do you want to maximize your return? Do you want the people within your organization that have made you successful to be taken care of after a sale? These questions may sound rather redundant if you have made the decision to sell, either for retirement or other entrepreneurial pursuits. As my decision to retire was starting to take shape, I was extremely lucky to have been introduced to the team that would allow me to achieve my goals.
I met Lev Kowalsky several years ago and he made a real impression on me during a brief conversation at a social event, so when it came time, 2 years ago, to go to market, I contacted him and the DSMA Team. From the outset, they were extremely professional and knowledgeable, very helpful and totally involved, from the creation of the CIM, the marketing prospectus, to developing a list of potential, qualified buyers, through the due diligence process and finally, to get the transaction to the closing phase.
As a client, I viewed the organization as a team of specialists.
- CIM and Due Diligence – a comprehensive team of experts, knowledgeable in accounting, legal and marketing
- Market Knowledge – This is Lev’s speciality. Lev is, similarly to a Real Estate Listing agent, a selling agent. He created a very thorough list of qualified potential purchasers and worked diligently throughout the entire selling process to secure a favourable LOI.
- Finally, the closing of the transaction is the most important phase, and this is where the DSMA team excelled. Headed by Wendy Durward, DSMA has a dedicated team of experts who focus fully on the closing process to ensure a smooth road to get the seller across the finish line as a winner.
Over a period of two years, I got to form a great relationship with the DSMA team, between their expertise and the corporate reaction time in providing creative solutions throughout the process proved to me that, all in all, I made the right decision.
In closing, on behalf of myself, my family and my partners, I would like to thank the entire team at DSMA for their help in allowing us to realize our retirement strategy and our financial goals. I would strongly suggest that, if you are in the market to sell, you allow DSMA the opportunity to provide you with their plan of action and expert solutions. If anyone wishes to contact me to discuss this subject, please feel free to do so, Lev can provide you my coordinates.
Richard M Noseworthy
Vernon Nissan
As a newly formed group we have been working hard to grow our brand footprint in the industry. We would like to personally thank Rick Kingdon and his entire team at DSMA for all of their hard work and diligence on our recent purchase of Vernon Nissan.
They were able to provide us with the appropriate steps to the sale as well as help structure the paperwork in a timely and efficient manner.
We are looking forward towards more dealings with Rick and the team at DSMA.”
Steve Davidson
Steve Marshall Auto Group
“We would like to thank Rick Kingdon from DSMA for his support in facilitating the sale of Vernon Nissan. Rick was extremely supportive, timely, and professional throughout all aspects of completing the sale. I would not hesitate to recommend Rick and his team for assisting in a future dealership sale transaction. Thank you for making this process a positive experience for our group.”
Rick Sentes
Sentes Auto Group
Greeley Subaru
“Selling a family operation is never an easy decision. Jody Henderson and the DSMA team made the process a lot easier from the start, all the way to closing the transaction. Through challenges, the team’s expertise ensured the process kept moving forward. Jody was always professional and kept us informed every step of the way. Thank you Jody and the DSMA team for making this important transaction happen for us.”
Warren Yoder, previous owner of Greeley Subaru
“Jody Henderson and the DSMA Team were a pleasure to work with on this transaction. From beginning to Closing they were engaged and engaging and professional throughout. They represented their client well.”
Randy Callison, VP at Asbury Automotive Group, new owners of Greeley Subaru
ID# 454
Great opportunity to acquire a Mazda dealership in Quebec.
- Excellent sales volume for the territory.
- Good growth potential.
- Desired geographic location and growing market.
- Beautiful property and facilities in very good condition.
For more details or to obtain a copy of the prospectus, contact François.
ID# 423
Great opportunity to acquire an IMPORT DEALERSHIP in Ontario.
- Fantastic location, close to major highway
- Lots of growth potential – especially in Pre-Owned sales
- Dynamic market, a perfect fit for the brand.
- Fully imaged facility
- Great local reputation and experienced workforce.
Contact Rob to request a copy of the full prospectus to discover all the details of this incredible opportunity:
- Land, building & facility information
- Market statistics
- Manufacturer primary market area
- Financial details
Nissan Joliette
“We would like to acknowledge the work of Mr. François McDonald who put his knowledge and professionalism to the benefit of everyone, from the start of the talks until the conclusion of this important transaction.
We strongly recommend the consulting services of François and DSMA during a dealership sale / purchase transaction.”
Jasmin Léveillée, new owner of Nissan Joliette
“The ALBI le Géant group wanted to sell a few dealerships in order to keep only those located near its head office in Mascouche within the group. Our sales plan was completed in an exemplary manner within 18 months thanks to François McDonald and the entire DSMA team. Their experience, their professionalism and their network of qualified buyers greatly contributed to the success of each sale. We strongly recommend the DSMA team for your future transactions.”
Denis Leclerc, President of ALBI le Géant
Montmagny Mazda
“What I particularly liked about Manon is her human and sincere side, she is always able to show empathy and understand our needs.
Very available and always ready to find a solution, she was certainly an important element in the progress of the transaction, a big thank you! ”
Éric Dorval, former owner of Montmagny Mazda
“I highly recommend DSMA and Ms. Manon Messier to support you during the process of buying (or selling) a car dealership. The service offered is professional, courteous and personalized. I was very well supported from the start to the end of the process. Thanks to the team, a business opportunity turned from dream to reality within weeks in my case. Do not hesitate to contact Ms. Messier to make your projects a reality! ”
Francis Fréchette, new owner of Montmagny Mazda
Honda Charlesbourg
“We are very pleased to have used the services of Manon Messier and DSMA to find the best buyer for our dealership. It is not only a question of price, but also and above all, finding the best business partner for our employees. We are convinced that Mr. Jean-Luc Desjardins is the one who will ensure the continuity and progress of the company. Thank you to Manon, DSMA and François McDonald, for your support.”
Karl Roy, former General Manager and shareholder of Honda Charlesbourg
Ronsonet Buick GMC
“I met Bill Fields two years ago when he stopped by the store as I was walking out the door
headed for a local business luncheon. He only had time to give me his company brochure and I figured I would never see him again.
Two weeks later he was back at the dealership and this time he introduced himself and how
Dealer Solutions can help a dealer locate buyers for their dealership and maximize its value. I had considered selling for some time but wanted someone to simplify the process and keep me informed the entire time from listing to closing.
Bill said he would be working for me and I have to admit he lived up to his word. Throughout the process from finding prospects to negotiating the sale to working with the lawyers and all the way to closing, Bill was on top of the details and tirelessly working on my behalf.
I am more than glad to recommend Bill Fields if you are thinking of selling your dealership. You won’t find anyone who will work harder or smarter for you.”
Norbie Ronsonet, former owner of Ronsonet Buick-GMC
“Bill Fields and Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions worked with me on the purchase of my second dealership.
I am more than happy to recommend them for both buyers and sellers. Bill was professional and always available to answer questions and diligently work with both sides to smoothly facilitate the transaction.
All conversations were handled in a confidential and thoughtful manner and he was on top of every detail with purchase agreement.
Bill and DSMA are definitely a combination that I would look forward to working with again on the purchase of my next dealership.”
Tolga Batir, new owner of Ronsonet Buick GMC
Edmundston Toyota
We had the pleasure of speaking with Kevin on a few occasions with respect to this opportunity and what other opportunities he and DSMA had in Atlantic. The one thing we found with Kevin was he always stayed in touch because he knew we were interested and understood what we were looking for. He worked every possible angle and dissected the deal in every way that made sense to us and their package was far above others that we have seen. Kevin was never overbearing, pushy or hard to get a hold of and it was a pleasure from start to finish working with him and DSMA and we look forward to the next time, plus the congratulations gift and charity donation from them was a very nice touch.
Scott Toner, new owner of Edmundston Toyota
Kevin visited us numerous times before we signed on the dotted line and from day 1, he was up front and did not try and win us over by over promising and telling us what we wanted to hear. He was very straight forward in his process and communicated realistic timelines that he and DSMA stuck to. We wish our deal could have been completed overnight but that was not from a lack of effort on Kevin’s part. It was nice to see how Kevin and DSMA as a team worked together to get this done for us and for that we are grateful. We would recommend Kevin and DSMA to any dealer in Atlantic if they are thinking of selling, it was a pleasure.
Charles Albert, former owner of Edmundston Toyota
Mazda of Hamilton
I want to thank DSMA and Paul Stern on a job well done. Their approach and focus on the transaction was much appreciated and I look forward to many more deals for the future.
Rick Paletta, CEO of Car Nation Canada, previous Owners of Mazda of Hamilton
Lallier Ste-Foy
“We worked with Manon Messier and, in our automotive world, we would all like to have salespeople of her caliber, she does not let go and she is always smiling. She always takes the time to advise us well and her hours are never counted. For us, it was a very pleasant transaction! Thank you! ”
Guy Duplessis and Benoît Duplessis, former owners of Lallier Ste-Foy
“I really appreciated Manon’s human qualities in the transaction. She was able to detect that we were interested in this opportunity, set up an atmosphere where exchanges were respectful between all stakeholders and adapted to the different personalities of buyers and sellers. She was available at all times and the negotiations were always reasonable, never unreasonable. In short, it was a model transaction, one of the most pleasant for our Group! ”
Olivier Fleury, VP Finance of the Ouellet Automobile Group, new owners
Murray Chrysler Strathmore Sales
“We would like to thank DSMA and in particular Jeff Renaud for handling the sale of our Strathmore Chrysler location. Jeff and the rest of the DSMA team were professional, efficient and worked very effectively on our behalf. The transaction was delayed due to the COVID outbreak, but Jeff handled the interruption very smoothly and was able to bring things back together nicely. DSMA’s support and industry knowledge was outstanding. I would highly recommend DSMA to anyone looking at either selling or buying a dealership.”
Arthur Fast, Chief Financial Officer, Murray Auto Group, former owners of Murray Chrysler Strathmore Sales
Accès Toyota
” Hello François,
It was a fairly long process between the initial mandate you were given and the closing of the transaction. Of course, the delays are strictly due to the manufacturer’s acceptance period and the famous Covid-19 pandemic.
We recognize the excellent work done by you and your company, for the preparation of the prospectus, the search for potential buyers and the support throughout the negotiation and transaction.
We will be happy to recommend your services, just as you were recommended to us, to anyone who needs such support.
The relationship between buyer and seller cannot be better than it currently is.
Thank you for your support. ”
Jean Dion, former owner of Accès Toyota
Lexus Laval
“After making the decision to sell our dealership, Lexus Laval, my partner Louis-Carl Dagenais and I mandated François McDonald and DSMA to assist us.
The quality of service from François and his team is impeccable. They expertly assisted us at all stages of a fairly complex sale, while respecting our prerequisites. The transaction was completed in a confidential and professional manner, through delays caused by the challenges associated with the pandemic.
We recommend François McDonald and DSMA without hesitation for any sale/purchase transaction of a car dealership.”
Christian Dagenais, former owner of Lexus Laval
Courtesy Buick GMC
Napleton Automotive Group has recently acquired Courtesy Buick GMC in Crystal Lake, IL. We want to thank DSMA’s Jennifer Rafael, for bringing us this opportunity to our group. She has shown her experiences in the industry and navigated the transaction to the end. We thank you for your support and dedicated to service, we are excited to grow our automotive group in Crystal Lake, IL.
Danny Randolph, Napleton Automotive Group, new owner of Courtesy Buick GMC
Belvedere Nissan
Great opportunity to acquire a Nissan dealership in Quebec. For more information, please contact François McDonald.
Mike Fair GM
“My Father’s advice prior to his death was the reason why I decided to sell our family GM Dealership; be sure to sell while you’re young and healthy enough to enjoy the fruits of your years of hard work. And so after 40 years in the retail automotive industry I welcomed the opportunity to work with Wendy Durward of DSMA for potential buyers.
My experience with DSMA and the process actually demonstrated the pros and cons when working with potential buyers. The first offer unfortunately was not ideal – although generous in purchase price, the individual proved difficult to deal with and would not be a good fit for the community and employees. When I was prepared to look at other buyers, 18 months later, Wendy listened to and understood how important it was for me, that the new owner would continue to support the community, maintain the dealership name to honour my Father, Mike Fair’s legacy, and keep the employees who were integral to the dealership’s success over the years – Wendy respected all of these when presenting a list of interested parties. She also maintained constant communication with me, answered any of my questions and addressed any concerns I had and also understood the emotional toll such a big decision takes on the seller. Overall, it was a relatively smooth process once I agreed to an LOI.
Wendy was there, on the day the dealership officially was handed over to Mrs. Charlene Brunet of The Butler Organization, to celebrate with Charlene and myself. I enjoyed working with Charlene and her team, and I’m still a member of the team at Mike Fair’s as their Community Ambassador.
If anyone is considering selling their dealership, I would certainly recommend using the services of DSMA.”
Kristine Fair, (former) dealer principle, Mike Fair Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Ltd.
Woodgrove Chrysler
“I have no hesitation in recommending the services of Rick Kingdon and DSMA. As a second-generation, single-point, family-owned and -operated business, we didn’t have any experience in selling our business to an outside buyer. Rick and his team at DSMA helped us navigate the entire process from valuation and marketing our dealership to providing a list of prospective purchasers so we could find a great fit for taking over the business we worked so hard to build. Their knowledge and experience in negotiating made coming to agreement on a final sale price with the purchaser a seamless process. We are very happy with the complete transaction with Braeden Mueller and the Knight Automotive Group and extend our sincere thanks to Rick Kingdon and DSMA for their role in making it happen.”
Michael Heys, former owner of Woodgrove Chrysler
ID# 410
Great opportunity to acquire a Mazda dealership in Ontario.
- Profitable dealership with Upside Potential
- Facility in very good condition
- Image compliant
- Strategic location in a key market
- Excellent local reputation with significant loyal customer base
- Great opportunity for a First-Time Buyer or for a Dealer to expand their footprint
For more information, please contact Lev Kowalsky.
Frank Dunn Toyota
“It has been my pleasure to work with Jeff Renaud and Dealer Solutions this last year. I found their service to be very professional in all manners of our dealings. I gained great comfort in knowing that they could be confide upon with any information, and could be trusted with its confidentiality. Their services were done in a very timely manner. We entrusted them to maximize the value of our company , and they exceeded our expectations. I am looking forward to using Jeff and company in the future for they have earned my complete trust.”
Frank Dunn, former owner of Frank Dunn Toyota
Kingston Nissan
“I had the pleasure of completing our acquisition of Kingston Nissan, now James Braden Nissan of Kingston through Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions. I would like to strongly recommend Wendy Durward and Chris Julian of DSMA for their professionalism and integrity. Their experience and expertise were invaluable on resolving issues as they arose in a very sensitive transaction. In the end, they assisted by providing win-win solutions, facilitating communications with the OEM and helping us through the transactionl every step of the way to a successful close. I was very pleased with the service Wendy provided and can’t wait to start looking for our next acquisition through them. Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions should be the first stop for anyone looking to do a sale or a purchase of a dealership.”
James Braden, new owner of Kingston Nissan, now James Braden Nissan
Heritage Volkswagen of West Atlanta
“I would like to recommend Bill Fields and Dealer Solutions Mergers and Acquisitions based on their expertise and assistance in the sale of our dealership. We had tried to market the dealership ourselves for quite a while but didn’t have the extensive list of buyers that Bill brought with him.
Once we listed with DSMA, we soon had a signed LOI and, even when that one fell through, Bill quickly found a new buyer and we were able to conclude a successful sale.
Throughout the entire process, Bill was actively involved and kept the transaction on track and moving forward. He was always positive, enthusiastic and professional and a pleasure to do business with.
I highly recommend Bill Fields and DSMA for anyone looking to sell or buy a dealership.”
Amr Hallaba, COO of EH Automotive Group, previous owners of Heritage Volkswagen of West Atlanta
Honda de Boucherville
“I would like to say that thanks to the exceptional work of Mrs. Manon Messier of DSMA, I sold my Honda dealership. Manon got involved from start to finish from the set up of the presentation, the search for buyers and finally, the negotiations.
I can say that I was more than satisfied with each step of the transaction.
In summary, if you ever plan to buy or sell a concession, do not hesitate to use Manon’s services, she will be more than 100% there for you! ”
André Dorais, Former President of Honda de Boucherville
ID# 377
Great opportunity to acquire a profitable full-service RV and Marine sales facility in Western Canada.
- Full line of products
- Highly regarded brands
- Large trading area
- Stable economy
- Profitable for the last 5 years
- Well maintained facility situated on 8.2 acres
- Space available for storage
- Excellent exposure and close to major highways
- Experienced technicians and sales staff
- Low turnover rate
- Personnel well respected in the community
- Loyal recreational clientele
- Lots of growth potential for the right operator
