Fort Lauderdale, FL – January 28 , 2026  – Haig Partners LLC, a leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto retailers in the U.S., served as the exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of Toyota of Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The dealership, previously held by AutoCanada’s U.S. subsidiary, Leader Automotive Group, was acquired by Murgado Automotive Group. 

Kevin Nill from Haig Partners shared, “We were pleased to advise on the sale of Toyota of Lincoln Park to Mario Murgado. The sale marks the fifth successful transaction that we have led for AutoCanada.  We congratulate Mario Murgado whom we have known for many years.” 

With the sale of Toyota of Lincoln Park, the team at Haig Partners has advised on the purchase or sale of 38 Toyota dealerships nationwide and 126 dealerships throughout the Midwest.

“Haig Partners has built deep expertise representing owners of Toyota dealerships nationwide, advising on many of the most significant Toyota transactions completed in recent years,” said Alan Haig, Founder and President of Haig Partners. “We have advised both private owners and publicly held companies through Toyota dealership sales, bringing a level of insight that comes only from sustained experience with the brand. Thanks to excellent products and dealer-friendly policies, Toyota dealerships remain among the most sought-after assets in automotive retail. Leading buyers like Mr. Murgado compete aggressively to acquire them whenever they become available in nearly every market, and the overall buy-sell environment remains strong. With demand spanning public companies, private-equity-backed groups, family-owned operators, and first-time buyers, each pursuing distinct strategies, the current market is favorable for the sale of well-positioned Toyota dealerships.”

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Haig Partners Serves as the Exclusive Advisor to AutoCanada's Leader Automotive Group on the Sale of Toyota of Lincoln Park

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026