What’s Hot in the Aftermarket
The automotive aftermarket M&A space continues to face headwinds from tariff uncertainty, according to Brian Cruickshank, partner at Schwartz Advisors. Cruickshank said ongoing trade tensions and policy delays are slowing deal momentum and investor confidence. https://www.aftermarketnews.com/tariff-slowing-ma-question/
M&A Activity Headed into Q3 2025
M&A deal flow in the automotive aftermarket is showing early signs of gaining momentum during the latter half of 2025, but tariff uncertainty and long transaction timelines mean many processes kicked off now may not close until 2026, Schwartz explained in a new interview.
Tariffs Add Complexity, the Aftermarket Remains Resilient
Strategies to stay competitive during volatility in the automotive aftermarket.
Are Tariffs Slowing Aftermarket M&A?
The automotive aftermarket M&A space continues to face headwinds from tariff uncertainty, according to Brian Cruickshank, partner at Schwartz Advisors. Cruickshank said ongoing trade tensions and policy delays are slowing deal momentum and investor confidence
Aftermarket M&A Activity Slows but Holds Promise
Investor sentiment in the motor vehicle aftermarket remains cautious, but aftermarket M&A activity continues according to Schwartz Advisors CEO Rick Schwartz. Schwartz described three investor mindsets: caution, opportunism and concern.