Sun Auto Buys Integrity Automotive in Washington

Sun Auto Network has acquired Integrity Automotive, an independent shop in Issaquah, Washington, growing the company's Pacific Northwest footprint to 25 locations. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, and Sun Auto says it will fold the shop into its national service model, including 24/7 online scheduling and digital vehicle inspections.

Part of a Broader Roll-Up Strategy

Sun Auto now operates more than 575 locations nationwide, and the company has built that footprint largely by acquiring independent repair shops and layering its systems and brand on top. Scott Damico, the company's vice president of operations, said Integrity Automotive had built trust with drivers in the Issaquah area that Sun Auto plans to build on rather than replace.

Why Independent Shop Owners Keep Selling

Auto service consolidation has accelerated as private equity and multi-brand operators like Sun Auto compete for a fragmented market of independent shops, many run by owners nearing retirement without a succession plan. A sale to a national platform typically means the owner exits with a payout while customers keep the same local team, now backed by centralized scheduling, marketing and supplier pricing. Deal volume in auto repair and tire services has stayed strong even as broader M&A activity has cooled, since local shops throw off steady cash flow that appeals to consolidators.

What It Means for Multi-Unit Operators

For other regional auto service operators, deals like this one are a reminder that scale matters in a business built on thin margins and expensive equipment. Independent owners weighing an exit have more buyers than they did five years ago, and franchisors and consolidators competing for the same shops should expect valuations to keep climbing as the roll-up trend continues.