SHEEHY AUTO STORES EXPANDS WITH THE ACQUISITION OF BILL KIDD’S DEALERSHIPS IN HUNT VALLEY AND TIMONIUM

Sheehy Auto Stores, the largest privately-owned auto group in the Mid-Atlantic, has announced the acquisition of Bill Kidd’s Volvo Cars Hunt Valley and Bill Kidd’s Toyota Timonium. 

The newly rebranded dealerships will bring Sheehy Auto Stores to 29 locations throughout Maryland and Virginia, further solidifying the company’s reputation as a regional leader. This acquisition also introduces Volvo to Sheehy’s portfolio of manufacturers, joining a robust lineup that includes four Toyota dealerships offering the largest selection of new Toyota vehicles in the Mid-Atlantic.

The facilities include a 45,000-square-foot Service Center, a 20,107-square-foot Toyota showroom, and a 4,356-square-foot Volvo showroom, ensuring customers can access state-of-the-art amenities and a comfortable shopping and service experience.

“We are proud to welcome Bill Kidd’s Volvo Cars Hunt Valley and Bill Kidd’s Toyota Timonium into the Sheehy Auto Stores family,” said Vince Sheehy, President of Sheehy Auto Stores. “This acquisition not only strengthens our position as the leading auto group in the Mid-Atlantic but also allows us to offer our customers an even broader range of vehicles and enhanced services. We remain dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences and supporting the communities we proudly serve.”

Customers at the newly acquired locations can look forward to an expanded inventory of both new and used vehicles, as well as Sheehy’s innovative sales and service technologies. The dealerships will adopt Sheehy’s mission of "one team building a lasting relationship with each customer based on trust" and the “It’s Easy” philosophy, making car buying and servicing as seamless as possible.  Additionally, the Sheehy VIP Program, one of the nation’s leading pre-paid maintenance packages, will be introduced to customers, enhancing the ownership experience.

Lisa Kidd will remain as the General Manager of the Toyota and Volvo dealerships, ensuring continuity for customers and employees. Sheehy also plans to retain as much of the existing staff as possible to provide a smooth transition and maintain strong community ties.

Sheehy Auto Stores will align with the dealerships’ existing community efforts while incorporating company-wide initiatives like the Annual School Supply Drive, Food Drive, and Toy Drive.

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Sheehy Auto Stores is one of the Top 30 Private Dealer groups in the country.  The company has been family-owned and operated since its formation in 1966 as a single Ford dealership. Sheehy’s growth to nearly $2 billion in sales and 45,000 new and used vehicles annually has been based on adherence to their Mission Statement: “One team building a lasting relationship with each customer based on trust.”  The company operates in the Mid-Atlantic region with 29 stores from Richmond to Baltimore, and from Annapolis to Hagerstown.  Their brands include GMC, Ford, Honda, Lincoln, Subaru, Mazda, Lexus, INFINITI, Toyota, Volkswagen, Volvo, Hyundai, and Nissan.  Sheehy’s focus and execution on customer loyalty has earned their distinction as one of the premier retailers for each of the manufacturers they represent.  For more information, visit www.sheehy.com.