Alliance Automotive Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Rapid’Auto, a long-standing member of the Group based in Yssingeaux in Haute-Loire . Located in the heart of the department, Rapid’Auto has 29 employees with a turnover of 7 million euros in light vehicles, painting and equipment, mainly with professional customers. It is today the main independent wholesaler in the Velay region.

Thierry Dufour Chief Operating Officer of AAG

“We are delighted with the arrival of Rapid’Auto within AAG. It is a key player in the local aftermarket landscape, recognized and respected by all repair players. It has a very diverse spectrum of customers (independent repairers, manufacturer networks, farms, administration) and an incomparable knowledge of the local economic fabric. Rapid’Auto is also already involved in most of the group’s diversification activities (reuse, technical parts, bodywork, after-sales service), which will accelerate its integration ”.

Daniel Sabattier Co-director of Rapid’Auto

“We are happy to hand over the keys of our family business to the AAG teams that we know well. We have every confidence in their ability to continue the development of Rapid’Auto and to maintain a high level of service to our customers ”

Founded by Daniel and Jean-Paul Sabattier in 1984, the company was put up for sale by its managers, due to their retirement.

Alliance Automotive Group France 25.08.2021