Client Testimonials
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Kerrigan Advisors is honored to have represented and advised our clients on some of their most important business decisions. We pride ourselves in providing exceptional and professional services to auto dealers across the US and Canada.
"We have spent our careers building dealerships, not selling them. James and I wanted an advisor exclusively focused on selling dealerships like ours. It's been a real pleasure to work with the professionals at Kerrigan Advisors throughout the sale process. We needed their guidance, and they expertly gave it to our families throughout the transaction process ensuring the sale was a success for all involved."
"John and I have spent the majority of our adult lives building this business, and the decision to retire was a huge one for us. It was incredibly important that this be done right, for my family and for the families of our employees. I knew we needed to go with the best in the industry when it came to representing our sale, and it did not take long to figure out that Kerrigan Advisors was the best. When it comes to getting big transactions done, they have the most experience. They guided us along the way and led us to a great outcome."
"Holman is pleased to be passing Audi Shawnee Mission’s keys to another family-owned company, one whose values, like ours, start with commitment to their community and employees. With this transaction, we believe we are putting the Audi Shawnee Mission team in a better position for growth with Baxter who operates a number of premier dealerships in the region. We could not be more pleased with Kerrigan Advisors to have found an ideal buyer for Audi Shawnee Mission. Erin and her team kept our strategic objectives at the forefront during every stage of the sale process and shepherded this transaction to a successful outcome."
"For four generations, Beaumont residents have counted on Kinsel Motors to help them buy and service their vehicles. It has been our privilege to build something special here in Beaumont and the Southeast Texas community. We’re grateful to the community, and honored to have received so much friendship and support for the past 80 years. Having this generational connection to Beaumont meant that getting this transaction right was the most important thing for our family. The Kerrigan Advisors team, particularly Erin Kerrigan, Marie Brashears and Mercedes Hendricks, were some of the most professional people we have ever worked with in our careers. Their attention to detail and tremendous commitment to their clients are what make them the best in the business."
"It’s been a privilege to manage and lead so many loyal and hardworking employees at Kinsel Motors. The secret to our success is no secret — it has always been the people who come to work every day and provide stellar customer service. So, when it came to the mechanics of the deal, the guidance we received from Kerrigan Advisors was a critical factor in our success. While selling our business was a hard decision, choosing Kerrigan Advisors to represent us made it a much easier one. The process could not have gone smoother with Kerrigan leading the way."
"We were very happy to be represented by Kerrigan Advisors, a firm that clearly shared – and respected – Pat and I’s commitment to performance and professionalism. Their deep knowledge of the dealership buy/sell market nationwide, their team’s attention to detail, as well as their expertise in shepherding the sales of many high volume, valuable dealerships like Estero Bay Chevrolet, was key to the success of this transaction. We cannot recommend Kerrigan Advisors enough to dealers who are considering a sale and seek a partner to manage that process from beginning to success."
"We continue to be impressed with Kerrigan Advisors. The team are experts, hardworking and the best in the business, especially when it comes to accurate valuations that ensure a successful sale. As high-volume dealerships with popular brands in greater Phoenix, it was critically important to sell our Kia and Volkswagen dealerships to a buyer who could realize the stores’ full potential. Kerrigan Advisors again found us the perfect buyer in the Ken Garff Automotive Group. "
"Kerrigan Advisors helped us find the right buyer in this market. These dealerships are located in affluent Phoenix suburbs. Kerrigan Advisors’ extensive knowledge of the buyer community, particularly for Phoenix, ensured the right buyer for our stores. No other advisor can match Kerrigan in that regard. There’s a reason this is the 6th dealership we have sold with Kerrigan Advisors. We cannot recommend them enough to other dealers considering a sale. "
"We’ve always prioritized our long-standing connection to the thriving Sacramento auto retail market, particularly our customers and employees. We are grateful that Kerrigan Advisors identified a private buyer with the same community, customer and employee focus – one committed to growing a group in California and being great stewards of our family’s dealership group going forward."
"Kerrigan Advisors is the premier advisor for dealership groups for a reason. They provide guidance through every phase of the transaction and do so in alignment with their client’s strategic objectives. They ushered this transaction from beginning to a very successful outcome and found an international buyer who appreciated the lucrative financial opportunity the Sacramento auto retail market, particularly in Elk Grove, presents."
"Our father taught us to focus on relationships. His credo was ‘relationships, not salesmanship.’ That’s what made doing business at our dealerships such a special and memorable experience. We are grateful to have experienced such a positive working relationship with Kerrigan Advisors, whose comprehensive, focused and sensitive approach throughout the process ensured that all our family’s goals and objectives were met."
"Our father created a small town feeling in all of our stores, and that was true even in dealerships that served larger cities like Lansing. That family feeling of comfort and belonging is his legacy, and we’re grateful that with Kerrigan Advisors’ support through every phase of the transaction process - from sale preparation and marketing to negotiations and closing - that legacy will be successfully passed on to Germain and Serra, both highly regarded Midwest dealership groups."
"Kerrigan Advisors has been with us every step of the way on this transaction. Their partnership not only gave our team confidence that this transaction was aligned with our objectives and values, but also to move forward with key strategic decisions. When we originally reached out to Kerrigan Advisors, we did so because we knew that they brought unique strategic insight to growing groups such as ours. Our conversations ultimately led to the decision to sell the Stellantis platform, and their expert advice has been critical during the sale process. They represented our best interests, provided invaluable strategic market insight, and handled the transaction superbly. We cannot recommend them enough to other dealers considering a sale or divestiture. "
"Mercedes-Benz & Sprinter of Orland Park are pillars in the south Chicago auto market. The success of these dealerships is built upon the stellar work of our committed, longtime employees and a heartfelt commitment to top customer service. We are grateful to Kerrigan Advisors for identifying the Fields organization as the right buyer to continue our commitment to our customers, employees and community, particularly with the expansion into the Romeoville market. We are excited to see Fields capitalize on their strong brand and enter the south Chicago car market with our stores."
"When we decided it was the right time to sell, we knew Kerrigan Advisors had the most experience with higher value dealerships. They’ve sold more luxury franchises in the Midwest, particularly Chicago, than any firm in the industry. The expertise of the Kerrigan Advisors’ team, particularly Marie Brashears, proved invaluable throughout the sale process and ensured as smooth a closing as possible. We are very grateful they were our advisors and by our side throughout this transaction."
"My great-grandfather Claude Holmes opened his first Louisiana dealership in 1937, and every day since my family and I have worked hard to make it easy for our customers to buy a car or get one serviced. That starts with our superlative team and extends to our commitment to give back to local organizations and non-profit groups. After 85 years of Holmes serving the Shreveport community, the time was right to transition our business to new owners, and Kerrigan Advisors proved the ideal advisor to help secure the best possible transaction for our group and family. We were especially impressed with Kerrigan’s deep market insights and expertise in every aspect of the buy/sell process and their team’s commitment to client service throughout the process."
"I’m thankful to Kerrigan Advisors for making the sale process smooth, efficient, and stress-free."
"Throughout this transaction, the Kerrigan Advisors team was professional, diligent, and insightful, always putting our interests front and center. For 30 years we’ve operated under a simple philosophy -- treat customers like family. So, I appreciated being represented by a firm who shares that philosophy and who treated us with the same kind of care and dedication."
"The sale of these stores was not an easy decision for our family, but it was the right one as we increase our focus on our highly successful core group of stores in Arizona. Once again, Kerrigan Advisors not only identified an excellent new owner for the stores, but they also ensured a smooth, harmonious transaction. We are very grateful to the Kerrigan Advisors team, especially Erin Kerrigan and Marie Brashears, for their hard work to ensure this sale was a success. "
"It was very important to the family that we found the right new owners with the vision to continue our dealerships’ record of excellence, success and service in their communities. When the time came to decide to sell, Kerrigan Advisors was our first call. The firm’s deep experience with the Toyota brand, their intelligence on buyers, ability to quarterback a multi-dealership transaction and their attention to every detail made them the perfect advisors to assist our family. "
"These dealerships, in so many ways, represent my dad’s extraordinary legacy. It is a bittersweet moment to announce the sale of the Hitchcock dealerships, as we have been a family business for decades. I am thankful to Kerrigan Advisors for running such a seamless sale process for our family."
"Once again, Kerrigan Advisors put their unique insights about our market to work and found us the right buyer. After their excellent work on our previous transactions, they were the obvious choice to shepherd us through this one. The team at Kerrigan Advisors understands the importance of community, tradition and family when it comes to a sale like this, and they put that into action with a buyer who exemplifies the importance of service to customers and employees alike. And, as always, Kerrigan Advisors’ responsiveness and attentiveness, every step of the way, was best-in-class, resulting in a seamless transaction."
"My family built our business on the simple principle of treating every customer as if they were a guest in our home and delivering a little more than expected. For a family business like ours with long-term roots in the Denver community, making the decision to sell, and identifying the right buyer, were critical to me and my brothers. Being in Kerrigan Advisors’ capable hands to lead us through the sale process was priceless. Our sale would not have happened as efficiently, or as smoothly, without the relentless attention to detail and professionalism from Kerrigan Advisors’ team, especially Erin Kerrigan, Marie Brashears and Mercedes Hendricks. For any group considering a sale, I strongly recommend Erin and her team."
"Asbury appreciated working with Kerrigan Advisors, who represented Stevinson and played an instrumental role in the success of this strategic transaction."
"Kerrigan Advisors was the only buy/sell advisor I considered when my family decided the time was right for a sale. I have known Erin Kerrigan and her team for a long time and have always been impressed by their professionalism and hard-work on behalf of clients. Kerrigan’s expertise selling large multi-dealership groups like ours, combined with their keen understanding of the most active buyers in the industry, is the kind of intelligence that is critical in today’s buy/sell market. Kerrigan Advisors brought that to our transaction process, and more."
"Our family legacy in auto retail in Baltimore goes back to the 60s, so we did not take this sale process lightly. With Kerrigan Advisors’ expert advice, knowledge of the top buyers for the Mid-Atlantic region and focus on exclusive sell-side representation, we were in excellent hands throughout the sale process. Their advice and guidance was invaluable."
"Our family has grown Priority 1 strategically, adding the best luxury franchises to enhance the value of our group and better serve our luxury customer base in the Baltimore-Washington market. Kerrigan Advisors understood the value of our luxury platform, including our group’s potential, and found the right buyer for us in AutoNation."
"The car business has been in our family for generations, going all the way back to our grandfather, Tex, who moved to Chandler as a young man in 1951. Tex was a legend, and he built a legendary business based on ‘no bull’ business practices that we still follow to this day. We were very appreciative of the high level of client service we received from Kerrigan Advisors because they share that same straightforward, personal approach to their work on behalf of their dealer clients."
"Kerrigan Advisors identified the perfect buyer for our stores, one that appreciated the value of entering the Phoenix market with great import brands. Kerrigan Advisors was critical to the success of this transaction. We are very pleased to know these dealerships will be run by another family-owned and operated dealership group with the same customer service focus and appreciation for employees."
"Tex used to say, ‘Treat everyone the way you would treat your mama!’. That’s exactly what Kerrigan Advisors did for us during a complex transaction involving two dealerships and a buyer who was new to the Phoenix market. We would recommend them to any dealer considering a sale in today’s active buy/sell market."
"Once again, Kerrigan Advisors demonstrated their strategic expertise and comprehensive knowledge of our market with another seamless transaction."
"The success we’ve had over the years is a direct reflection of our tireless efforts to keep the customer experience front and center – no matter what challenges came our way. Kerrigan Advisors brought that same sense of commitment and dedication to the way they represented my dealerships. As a result, they were able to reflect to the marketplace an accurate picture of the dealerships’ value, both in terms of the quality of the assets and the importance of our people."
"Our experience working with Kerrigan Advisors on a number of transactions over the past five years has been very positive, and we appreciated the exceptional support from their team as we completed this divestiture. Kerrigan Advisors’ extensive buy/sell experience, particularly in the complex Southern California market, helped ensure that this transaction was seamless for our team."
"We chose Kerrigan Advisors due to their expertise executing transactions within the automotive industry. Kerrigan Advisors’ team exceeded our expectations with a high degree of professionalism and a total commitment to meeting our company’s strategic goals for this transaction."
"We are lucky to be part of these Florida communities, and to have sold cars to so many of the people who live and work in Cape Coral and Port Charlotte. And I’m just as fortunate to have worked with Kerrigan Advisors on this transaction. I needed advisors who are professionals when it comes to selling dealerships. That’s what I got with the team at Kerrigan Advisors."
"To successfully sell two highly profitable dealerships in Orlando, we hired Kerrigan Advisors because we knew they would not only find the right buyer, they would also actively manage the sale process and ensure a smooth closing. No other sell-side advisor understands the fluctuations of the auto retail market the way Kerrigan Advisors does – and few if any understand the value of dealerships and blue sky as well as they do."
"This transaction reaffirmed Kerrigan Advisors’ commitment to client service and their dedication to ensuring all our goals for the transaction were accomplished. When we decided to sell Land Rover Orlando and CDJR Sanford, it was imperative that we do so with an advisor who not only understood the Orlando market, but also how important this transaction was to us – and to our community. Kerrigan Advisors provided insightful counsel and worked tirelessly to make the transaction seamless and successful."
"We selected Kerrigan Advisors to represent us in this sale because they are the best in the business. Ryan and his team ran a seamless process from start to finish, making sure we were well-prepared for the sale process. They were able to bring the transaction together perfectly."
"Throughout this process, we knew that Kerrigan Advisors not only had our best interests at heart, but also those of our staff and community and the brands we represented. We are grateful for the high level of service, sophistication and insight the team at Kerrigan Advisors brought to the sale process, as well as their hard work to ensure the transaction came to a smooth and successful close."
"We thank Kerrigan Advisors for their expert assistance in making this a successful transaction for our group."
"When we made the decision to sell, it was critical to work with a firm who understood that preserving and enhancing our brand and legacy was as important to us as the terms of the deal. Kerrigan Advisors’ track record of success selling the largest dealership groups in our industry, along with their deep expertise navigating and advising on complex, multi-dealership transactions, was truly invaluable to achieving our goals."
"We are deeply grateful to Kerrigan Advisors for the success of this transaction. Their vast relationships in the buyer community were invaluable in identifying the right buyer, while their expertise in closing large transactions proved indispensable. They were with us very step of the way."
"The traditions that my father John and my uncle Herman started have carried over through the years in my business. Things like exceptional customer service and a commitment to a strong work ethic. That has passed the test of time for us, and that’s how Kerrigan Advisors approached this transaction. We selected them as our exclusive sell-side advisor to represent us for that reason and are very grateful for the expertise and assistance they provided throughout the sale process. Their preparation, accounting review, due diligence management and ultimately closing assistance were invaluable to our transaction."
"Over the years, we’ve grown to 32 dealerships in four states, and we are proud and thankful for the hard work of our employees and the support of the communities we serve. We are pleased to sell these stores to one of the strongest VW and Volvo dealers in the country, and we appreciate the professionalism and hard work of Kerrigan Advisors that ensured that this transaction got done."
"Fields Automotive Group has built its legacy on providing superior customer service to the communities in which we operate. That’s what Kerrigan Advisors did for us, in representing our sale: they anticipated and acted on our needs and provided smart and strategic counsel, all while making the process seamless and smooth."
"Kerrigan Advisors’ deep insights into the current buy-sell market, their expertise selling Lexus franchises, and their attention to how this decision factored into our company’s long term business goals, gave us peace of mind as they shepherded us through a successful sale process."
"The wisdom, business acuity and sensitivity that Kerrigan Advisors displayed in previous Honda dealership transactions convinced me that they were the right partners for us. And we were not wrong. The Kerrigan Advisors team did an excellent job representing the dealership in a successful sale. I could not be more pleased."
"I sell and service vehicles. I don’t sell dealerships. Kerrigan Advisors has specialists for every part of a complicated transaction. They ensure the numbers and details of the deal are perfect for a smooth close. I highly recommend them as the premier dealership advisory firm in the country."
"I’d like to thank Kerrigan Advisors for doing an exceptional job managing a competitive national sale process on our behalf, ultimately leading to our successful sale to Fields Automotive, another Chicago-based, family-owned group. We also could not be more impressed with the professionalism and diligence of Kerrigan Advisors."
"When it was time to sell, we needed an advisor who could discreetly and accurately represent the opportunity. Kerrigan Advisors has such deep experience representing Honda franchises, and they were able to successfully represent our interests and maximize the value of our business. My partners and I have operated many dealerships over the last 30 years. This has been among the smoothest transactions we have been party to, which would not have been possible without Kerrigan Advisors."
"We’re thankful to Kerrigan Advisors for their expert representation during the sale. Their assistance was instrumental. In fact, we originally tried to sell the dealership without their guidance – but quickly realized that was a mistake. Their expertise in representing dealers is without question. They do far more than operate as brokers. They really manage the sale process every step of the way."
"Kerrigan Advisors was invaluable to us in the sale of our dealerships. Mercedes Hendricks and Marie Brashears of Kerrigan Advisors were particularly helpful in preparing us for sale and managing the due diligence process. We are very grateful for all their hard work in making this sale a success."
"I’d like to thank Kerrigan Advisors for smoothly guiding us through this process, with such a high level of professionalism – they truly understand everything a seller goes through and offered sensitivity, a keen understanding of the current (and future) automotive landscape and support every step of the way."
"Erin Kerrigan did an excellent job of finding us the perfect buyer and keeping me calm and focused through an emotionally difficult and life altering experience. Her tireless work to match appropriate buyer and seller is something every seller contemplating the sale of such an important asset should take advantage of."
"Gary and I have had a tremendous experience working with the Kerrigan Advisors team throughout this transaction. It was a very heartfelt and bittersweet decision for Gary and me to ultimately decide to sell our dealerships in Illinois after so many years and such a long standing, very strong and treasured family legacy. Once we decided to sell, we needed to ensure we chose an advisor group and, ultimately a purchaser, who was aligned with our priorities of providing employees security, continuity of our community relationships, and our focus on the customer experience. With Kerrigan Advisors’ guidance and expertise, we were able to find such a group."
"We needed sell-side advisors who could manage the complexities of a large, legacy dealership group like ours. We chose Kerrigan Advisors because they have more experience than any other firm representing the largest dealership groups in our industry and we valued their insight and tremendous buy/sell experience."
"Heading into this transaction, it was critical that our sell-side advisors understand our business, its value and opportunities. When a family sells a dealership after 70-plus years of ownership, it brings with it a set of unique complexities and challenges. Our sale advisors had to know how to navigate through it. That’s why we chose Kerrigan Advisors. They have deep experience and expertise in terms of representing legacy dealerships."
"When we were deciding on our sell-side advisor, we were looking for a firm familiar with marketing a group of well-established, urban auto dealerships. We chose Kerrigan Advisors, because we felt Erin and Ryan Kerrigan would provide us with individualized attention and guidance while at the same time allow us to give our input in order to successfully sell our family’s dealerships."
"The team at Kerrigan Advisors did an exceptional job managing the sale of our group. From the initial sales presentation through negotiations and the closing, Kerrigan Advisors was key to the success of this transaction."
"For a transaction as important as this, it’s been invaluable having Kerrigan Advisors’ expertise to guide us to this important outcome for our family. Ryan’s unique experience, insight and service – especially when it came to the real estate and environmental complexities of the transaction – made this deal come together."
"With such a complex transaction and information so sensitive, we only wanted to make one call."
"Kerrigan Advisors smoothly guided us to this very successful outcome, offering just the right combination of expertise, responsiveness and client service to shepherd the process to its optimal conclusion. We appreciated having Kerrigan Advisors by our side throughout the sale."
"We are grateful to Kerrigan Advisors for identifying Kendall as the best buyer of our stores."
"We could not have completed this sale without the guidance and expertise of Kerrigan Advisors."
"After 80 years and three generations in the auto retail business, we embarked on the sale of our dealership with the goal of finding the right buyer. After careful evaluation, we chose Kerrigan Advisors to guide us in the sale process. We knew this would be a challenging transaction, given our downtown metro location and a difficult, expensive real estate challenge to be solved. Erin Kerrigan and her team were fabulous in leading the process to a successful conclusion."
"Having Kerrigan Advisors as a partner gave me the confidence to move forward with the sale."
"Working with Kerrigan Advisors got us top dollar for our dealerships and property. Their expertise in handling the negotiations of the transaction was critical to us maximizing our deal."
"Kerrigan Advisors, utilizing their industry connections and negotiating skills, was able to bring us buyers that had the means to close the deal and maximize the blue sky of both the dealership franchise and its property. A winning combination! Deal structure was critical to the success of closing our deal. Kerrigan Advisors and their team insured the deal structure was solid and we closed two deals sequentially with two different buyers in two days."
"When I decided to sell my Mercedes-Benz Dealership in Canada, I knew I needed help from a professional, well connected advisor. I wanted an advisor who could expose my business to qualified purchasers in both Canada and the United States. Kerrigan Advisors is “The Authority” on dealership values, works only for sellers, and has access to all of the major private and public automotive groups. Erin Kerrigan provided me with a highly professional, effective and dignified sale process. From presentation, to analyzing multiple offers from both sides of the border, to closing, Erin protected my interests and advised me through what could have been a very stressful process. We sold to a purchaser that was the right fit for my employees and my family. I heartily recommend Kerrigan Advisors if you are considering a sale of your dealership, particularly if you expect and appreciate first rate professional advice and excellent value, with a high degree of confidentiality."
"Kerrigan Advisors did an exceptional job selling our dealership. Erin Kerrigan led a highly effective and confidential sale process that resulted in an outstanding outcome. I highly recommend her for her integrity, client commitment and professionalism. In my opinion, Kerrigan Advisors is the best representative a dealer could have!"
"In today’s active buy/sell market, we appreciated having the experience and insight of Kerrigan Advisors who ensured that we not only found the best possible buyer, but also shepherded us through a smooth and mutually beneficial transaction. I can’t say enough about Erin Kerrigan’s professionalism, hard work, transaction support, and ability to manage the sale process."
"Erin Kerrigan successfully quarterbacked the sale of our dealership from beginning to end. Her sales process was professional, efficient and effective. With her management and leadership, we got strong offers, negotiated an attractive price and in a very short period of time – the whole sales process was just 3 months! Our family strongly recommend Erin to any dealer who is considering a sale. You would be in very good hands."
"Erin is a highly effective professional with a keen insight into the automotive industry. Her strong analytical skills coupled with her transaction experience were instrumental in the sale of our dealership. She continues to be a valuable resource into the buy/sell market."
"NAMAD is proud to be affiliated with Kerrigan Advisors and Erin Kerrigan. Erin has been an excellent thought partner in developing unique ways to further our goal of increasing the number of minority-owned dealerships. Her industry insight and knowledge of the buy/sell market are unsurpassed in our view. She understands the capital markets and is thinking ahead of new ways to finance dealership acquisition."
"Erin and Ryan Kerrigan have positioned their company, Kerrigan Advisors, as the premier dealership buy/sell authority in the country. With that in mind the Texas Automobile Dealers Association requested their participation as an industry keynote speaker at our 100th Anniversary Convention in April 2016. Erin Kerrigan’s presentation was the highlight of the general session with her deep dive into the value of today’s franchised dealerships and the future outlook for dealership buy sells. No firm has more knowledge of the marketplace for dealerships and the data upon which both buyers and sellers can make informed decisions. Every major automotive forum in the country has asked Erin and Ryan to present at their events and Kerrigan Advisors industry analyses, including The Blue Sky Report®, have become a standard for the industry. With the investment dollars that are at stake and the unique dynamics of the dealership marketplace, the industry is fortunate to have a company like Kerrigan advisors that can provide current, expert consultation for those looking to buy or sell franchised new car and truck dealerships."
"Erin Kerrigan is nothing but professional in her industry interactions and communication. Her level of client service during the sale process is unique in the industry. If you are considering the sale of your dealership, I believe you would be well served to hire her firm to represent you."
"Erin is a consummate professional in representing her clients. She knows how to structure transactions and get deals done. I would not hesitate to recommend Erin to any dealer seeking a successful exit."
"Erin Kerrigan’s insight and analysis of the dealership buy/sell market is distinct in the auto retail industry. I always enjoy speaking with her, because I learn something new. She has a breadth of transaction experience and I am confident she brings her experience and knowledge to her client service."
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