HISTORY

LAR/DealerShop: Leaders in North America.

In 2020, the U.S. operations of LAR (Leader Auto Resources), the largest buying group for auto dealers and collision centers in North America, became DealerShop. Here are key milestones in the history of LAR/DealerShop:

Founded, in Quebec

Enters U.S. market, in Albany, New York

Partners with TECAR, the world’s largest new-car dealership purchasing co-op

Adds distribution center in Albany, NY

Adds distribution center in Mt. Pearl, Newfoundland

Partners with CarrXpert, the largest network of dealerships with collision centers in North America

Partners with Mercedes Benz of Canada and Dilawri Group

Adds distribution center in Vancouver, Canada

LAR US rebranded to DealerShop, Inc.

DealerShop, Inc. acquires Total Tool, LTD.

DealerShop, Inc. acquires Jobbers Automotive, LLC.