Cronin Auto Group Acquires Hirlinger Chevrolet in West Harrison, Indiana

Tim Lamb Group facilitated the sale of Hirlinger Chevrolet in West Harrison, Indiana to Cronin Auto Group. The transaction, which closed on August 5, 2025, was led by Tim Wild. The dealership, owned by the Hirlinger brothers, was sold to Cronin Auto Group, expanding their footprint to eight dealerships across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The store will now operate as Cronin Chevrolet.

Columbus, OH, September 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Tim Lamb Group, the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America, has announced the sale of Hirlinger Chevrolet in West Harrison, Indiana to Cronin Auto Group. The transaction, which closed on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, was facilitated by Tim Wild, Director of the Midwest and Plains Region at Tim Lamb Group [1].

Hirlinger Chevrolet, a family-owned and operated dealership, has been serving the greater Cincinnati area since 1979. The 30,000 square foot facility, located at 1582 Harrison Brookville Rd. in West Harrison, Indiana 47060, features a full-service GM-certified repair center, a dedicated pre-owned vehicle lot, and a car wash. The dealership, owned by brothers Mike, Steve, and Ted Hirlinger, is known for its legacy of customer care and community involvement.

The Hirlinger brothers expressed gratitude for the relationships they have formed over the years and for the assistance provided by Tim Wild during the sale process. Wild noted his satisfaction with the transaction and his past experience working with Cronin Auto Group. "It was an honor to work with the Hirlinger family. They cared deeply about finding the right buyer, and Cronin Auto Group is a perfect fit to continue their legacy of integrity and customer service," Wild said [1].

Cronin Auto Group, under the leadership of Patrick Cronin, President and CEO, is expanding its footprint to include eight dealerships across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. The acquisition of Hirlinger Chevrolet adds Chevrolet to their lineup of brands, representing Ford, Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, Kia, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and now Chevrolet. "We are thrilled to add Chevrolet to our lineup of brands and to grow our presence in the tri-state region," Cronin stated [1].

Tim Lamb Group, since its inception in 2006, has been the top choice for dealers looking to sell or purchase a new vehicle dealership. With fifteen regional directors handling billions of dollars per year in transactions, the Group has leveraged its OEM management experience and retail dealership background to become the largest auto dealership sales and acquisitions firm in North America [1].

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[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/tim-lamb-group-facilitates-sale-151100043.html