Auto Services
Auto repair, oil change, collision, and car washes
What PE Ownership Means for This Industry
4,500+ locations
Roark's Driven Brands dominates auto repair, reducing competition
Roark Capital's Driven Brands operates Meineke, Maaco, Take 5, CARSTAR, and more, giving one PE firm control over a significant share of the auto repair market.
Source: Industry Analysis, 2024
PE-Owned Brands
Caliber Collision
Owned by The Blackstone Group
Largest US collision repair company with 1,700+ centers, Blackstone-backed
CARSTAR
Owned by Roark Capital
Collision repair network, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
Crash Champions
Owned by Clearlake Capital
Clearlake Capital-backed collision repair chain with 665+ locations after merging with Service King in 2022
Jiffy Lube
Largest quick oil change franchise with 2,000+ locations (Shell subsidiary)
Maaco
Owned by Roark Capital
Auto body and paint shops, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
Meineke Car Care
Owned by Roark Capital
Auto repair franchise, part of Driven Brands (Roark)
Safelite AutoGlass
Largest auto glass repair and replacement company in the US
Take 5 Oil Change
Owned by Roark Capital
Drive-through oil change, part of Driven Brands (Roark)