The acquisition marks Silverlake’s sixth location, its first in Washington state and its first since joining Straightaway
Spokane, Wash.—Silverlake Automotive has announced the acquisition of Northwest Automotive in Spokane Valley, Washington, marking the company’s sixth location, its first in Washington state and its first acquisition since joining the Straightaway family of brands earlier this year.
For more than 20 years, Northwest Automotive has served the Spokane Valley community under owner Jim Lambert. “Finding the right successor for our business was incredibly important,” said Lambert. “Silverlake shares our commitment to quality work, integrity, and taking care of people.”
Silverlake Automotive founders Will and Rebecka Sando purchased their first repair shop in Coeur d’Alene in 2003. They said they started with a single struggling location and limited resources. Rebecka answered phones and Will worked on vehicles. Today, Silverlake operates six locations across Idaho and Washington.
“As our first location in Washington, this is an exciting milestone for our company,” said Will Sando, brand president of Silverlake Automotive. “Our commitment is simple: protect what Jim built, invest in the team, and continue serving customers the right way for years to come.
“We’re proving that independent shop owners don’t have to choose between selling their business and preserving what they’ve built.”
Earlier this year, Silverlake joined Straightaway, a national platform of locally operated automotive repair brands. Straightaway partners with successful local operators while preserving the brands, leadership teams and community relationships.
The partnership has allowed Silverlake to access additional resources, technology and operational support while maintaining local leadership under Will Sando. Sando said the acquisition represents the first step in Silverlake’s continued growth throughout the Inland Northwest.
Silverlake supports community organizations including Idaho Youth Ranch and Union Gospel Mission Center for Women and Children, hosting annual holiday food drives, and giving away a vehicle each year to a family in need.
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