Automotive Service Report
At The Intersection of Strong Market Trends But Not Immune to Tariff Impacts
In recent years, the automotive service market has been the beneficiary of positive trends in consumer behavior, increased vehicle complexity and aging of the car parc. While broader M&A markets have been softer over the past few years, M&A in automotive services has remained active as platforms execute on add-on acquisitions. The outlook continues to be favorable, albeit not immune from tariff impacts, and we expect to see more platform and larger M&A transactions for the next few years.
In this piece, we share insights and observations on the automotive services market and the key themes driving the M&A market and those expected to impact it moving forward, including the potential impacts of the Trump administration’s tariff policies.
We welcome the opportunity to discuss these key market themes and how Baird’s Automotive Service team can assist your business growth and strategic objectives.
Multi-Unit, Franchising & Consumer Services
Vehicle Technology & Mobility
