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DealerShop acquires Total Tool, Expanding Automotive Shop Equipment Sales and Service Capabilities

As a result of the acquisition, DealerShop plans to accelerate its automotive equipment sales and service growth in upstate New York, Vermont, Western Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

DealerShop, announced today that it has acquired Total Tool.

The expertise of market leading Total Tool builds on DealerShop’s equipment offering by expanding into new products and includes value-added services such as expert installation, preventive maintenance, spare parts, training and equipment certifications. 

As a result of the acquisition, DealerShop plans to accelerate its automotive equipment sales and service growth in upstate New York, Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Connecticut. 

“The talented and experienced Total Tool team has provided exceptional equipment distribution, maintenance and repair for 40 years,” said Bill Gryzenia, DealerShop’s president & CEO. “We look forward to enhancing our full service value for all customers by combining Total Tool with DealerShop’s wide array of dealership and collision center offerings.” 

“When we were approached by DealerShop, we knew the fit would be ideal for the continued success of our mission after 36 years” said Lou Spada and Kathy Dederick Spada, owners. “Continuity for our employees and customers was the deciding factor in choosing DealerShop to take our business to the next level of success. We look forward to helping ensure a seamless transition for our longstanding dealership, repair shop, school and transportation authority customers.”

For more information visit dealershopusa.com.

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