Silverlake Automotive acquires Northwest Automotive in Spokane Valley
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 2 weeks, 4 days AGO
Silverlake Automotive acquired Northwest Automotive in Spokane Valley. From left, Eric Anderson, general manager; Will Sando, Brand president, Silverlak; and Jim Lambert, previous Northwest Automotive owner.
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Silverlake Automotive recently announced the acquisition of Northwest Automotive in Spokane Valley, 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.
Northwest Automotive has served the Spokane Valley under owner Jim Lambert for more than 20 years.
"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."
For Silverlake Automotive, the acquisition reflects the same path that founders Will and Rebecka Sando followed when they purchased their first repair shop in Coeur d'Alene in 2003.
What began with Rebecka answering phones at the front counter and Will working on vehicles in the shop has grown. Today, Silverlake operates six locations across Idaho and Washington while remaining guided by the same principles that helped build the company from the beginning: honesty, integrity, and compassion.
"Northwest Automotive has earned the trust of the Spokane Valley community through decades of outstanding service, and we're proud to welcome their team into the Silverlake family," said Will Sando, brand president of Silverlake Automotive. "As our first location in Washington, this is an exciting milestone for our company. Our commitment is simple: protect what Jim built, invest in the team, and continue serving customers the right way for years to come."
Earlier this year, Silverlake joined Straightaway, a national platform of locally operated automotive repair brands.
The partnership has allowed Silverlake to access additional resources, technology, and operational support while maintaining local leadership.
"We're proving that independent shop owners don't have to choose between selling their business and preserving what they've built," Sando said. "Silverlake was built by local operators who understand the challenges of growing an automotive repair business. As we continue to expand, we're looking for other great shop owners who care deeply about their people, their customers, and their communities."