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Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of Pelletier Automotive Group to Neal Griffeth.

10.28.26 11:07 AM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of Pelletier Automotive Group to Neal Griffeth.

Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of Pelletier Automotive Group, headquartered in Fort Kent, Maine on September 29, 2026. 

What Buyers Look for in a New England Dealership

10.16.26 03:36 PM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
What Buyers Look for in a New England Dealership

The value of your dealership depends, in part, on how it fits into a buyer’s plans. A store that no longer fits one owner’s priorities may be exactly what another needs to grow.

Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of McGee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Barre to Brian Preston

09.01.26 01:27 PM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of McGee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Barre to Brian Preston

Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of McGee Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Barre to Brian Preston owner of Preston's Kia in Barre, Vermont.

The Phillips Report - July 2026

08.26.26 12:48 PM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
The Phillips Report - July 2026 - A mid-year perspective for Greater New England

A Shared Success Story: Grieco CDJR, Methuen, MA

07.17.26 10:57 AM - By Sarah - Comment(s)

Every dealership transaction has two sides to the story. While every deal comes with its own challenges and opportunities, the goal remains the same - creating a successful outcome for both buyer and seller. 


We're honored to share feedback from both parties involved in the sale of Grieco Chrysl...


Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of the Mack, Volvo, Hino and Isuzu  of O’Connor Trucks

06.24.26 02:02 PM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of the Mack, Volvo, Hino and Isuzu  of O’Connor Trucks

Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of the Mack, Volvo, Hino and Isuzu of O’Connor Trucks located in Portland, Maine to Ballard Truck Center, headquartered in Worcester, MA. Ballard Truck Center operates eight locations covering the states of&...

Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of Grieco Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 

06.19.26 10:49 AM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of Grieco Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram 

Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of Grieco Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Methuen to John Crowley, owner of Best Ford in Nashua, New Hampshire.

Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of Western Star Franchise of O’Connor Trucks

06.02.26 02:36 PM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
Nancy Phillips Associates Announces Sale of Western Star Franchise of O’Connor Trucks

Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of the Western Star franchise of O’Connor Trucks in Augusta, Maine to Freightliner of Maine, Inc., owned by the Cook Family Group of the United States and Canada.


What We’re Seeing 

04.27.26 01:04 PM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
What We’re Seeing 


The First Quarter of 2026 

Over the past months, our conversations with New England and New York dealers reflect a little less optimism and an increase in obstacles to overcome. Between world events, tariffs, the China-Canada threat, and the increasing cost of doing busi...


Your Dealership May Be More Valuable Than You Realize

03.20.26 10:33 AM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
Your Dealership May Be More Valuable Than You Realize

For many owners, their dealership accounts for the largest share of their personal net worth, yet it's true value is often unclear.

 

Having a clear understanding of that value is critical. 

You may be thinking about long-term succession, tax implications, or broader financial strategies. Or ...

The Phillips Report - 2025 Dealership Values in Greater New England

02.12.26 11:10 AM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
The Phillips Report - 2025 Dealership Values in Greater New England

Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to present the 2025 Phillips Report. This report is the only publication that specifically speaks to auto dealership transaction values, trends, and trajectories in the New England and Greater New York market areas. 

 

What’s inside the Report?

 

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Kelly Ford in Beverly, Massachusetts sold to Matt McGovern of McGovern Auto Group

10.20.25 01:59 PM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
Kelly Ford in Beverly, Massachusetts sold to Matt McGovern of McGovern Auto Group

Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of Kelly Ford located in Beverly, Massachusetts, to Matt McGovern of McGovern Auto Group.

Join us at the 2025 New England Market Update Luncheon

10.15.25 12:58 PM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
Join us at the 2025 New England Market Update Luncheon
Hear directly from Carrie Forbes, Vice President of Dealership Sales, as she shares valuable insights into the evolving New England dealership market — including key trends from 2025 and predictions for what’s ahead in 2026.

MAG Chevrolet in Greenwich, New York sold to Rob McGee, owner of the McGee Automotive Family

10.14.25 09:53 AM - By Sarah - Comment(s)
MAG Chevrolet in Greenwich, New York sold to Rob McGee, owner of the McGee Automotive Family

Nancy Phillips Associates is pleased to announce the sale of MAG Chevrolet in Greenwich, New York to Rob McGee, owner of the McGee Automotive Family.

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