DiscoverGearbox PodcastWhy Private Equity is Betting Big on Auto Repair – with Jim Parker
Why Private Equity is Betting Big on Auto Repair – with Jim Parker

Why Private Equity is Betting Big on Auto Repair – with Jim Parker

Update: 2025-04-02
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 Private equity firms are flocking to the auto repair industry like never before—but why? In this episode, Jimmy Purdy sits down with industry expert Jim Parker to break down the boom in shop acquisitions, what makes auto repair recession-resistant, and how COVID put the spotlight on blue-collar businesses. Plus, they dive into a shocking stat: 40% of small business owners are nearing retirement, but many aren’t prepared to sell. If you own a shop (or plan to), this is an episode you can’t afford to miss! 

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Why Private Equity is Betting Big on Auto Repair – with Jim Parker

Why Private Equity is Betting Big on Auto Repair – with Jim Parker

Jimmy Purdy