DealerShop

DealerShop operates as a group purchasing organization and sourcing partner for the automotive sector, focusing on franchised new vehicle dealerships, service centers, and collision shops across North America. The company provides a wide array of products and services, including administrative supplies, warehouse and direct-purchase products, and capital equipment. Its offerings span from body shop products, diagnostics, and car wash equipment to insurance, payment processing, and waste management.

The business model is centered on leveraging the collective buying power of its members to procure products directly from manufacturers at significant discounts. DealerShop serves its clients by vetting suppliers and products to ensure quality and competitive pricing, which helps dealerships and body shops increase their operating profits. Clients gain access to a network of over 400 strategic suppliers and more than 21,000 products and services. A key service is the "CostDrop™ Promise," where DealerShop analyzes a potential member's purchasing data to demonstrate potential savings before they commit.

Originally founded in 1999 as the U.S. operations of Leader Auto Resources (LAR), a Quebec-based company, it was rebranded as DealerShop, Inc. in 2020 following a partnership with and investment from Resilience Capital Partners. This partnership aimed to expand the U.S. business and appointed Bill Gryzenia as President and CEO. Headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, DealerShop has grown through strategic acquisitions, including Total Tool, LTD and Jobbers Automotive, to expand its national footprint and service capabilities.

Keywords: group purchasing organization, automotive procurement, dealership supplies, collision center products, automotive sourcing partner, direct-from-manufacturer pricing, body shop equipment, car wash supplies, vendor management, automotive supply chain, private-label products, fleet services, auto repair supplies, capital equipment financing, cost analysis services, automotive group buying