Holler-Classic buys four Dick Smith dealerships in South Carolina

Holler-Classic Family of Dealerships has expanded beyond Central Florida with the purchase of four former Dick Smith Automotive stores in the Columbia, South Carolina, metro area. The deal adds three Nissan dealerships and one INFINITI dealership, bringing Holler-Classic to 17 dealerships total.

Why it matters: - Holler-Classic’s move into South Carolina extends an 88-year-old family dealership group beyond its Central Florida base. - The acquisition adds four established retail locations in a fast-growing market near Columbia, the state capital and a university town. - The deal gives Holler-Classic more scale, more real estate and more than 150 associates.

What happened: - Holler-Classic Family of Dealerships acquired four dealerships formerly owned by Dick Smith Automotive in the Columbia, South Carolina, metro area. - The purchase includes three Nissan dealerships and one INFINITI dealership. - The former Dick Smith locations are now Holler Nissan of Columbia, Holler Nissan of Lexington, Holler Nissan of St. Andrews and Holler INFINITI of Columbia. - Holler-Classic said the acquisition was completed today.

The details: - Holler Nissan of Columbia is located at 9940 Two Notch Road in Columbia, South Carolina. - Holler Nissan of Lexington is located at 5536 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington, South Carolina. - Holler Nissan of St. Andrews is located at 3670 Fernandina Road in Columbia, South Carolina. - Holler INFINITI of Columbia is located at 3670B Fernandina Road in Columbia, South Carolina. - The acquisition covers 13.10 acres with an option for an additional 9.08 acres. - The deal includes 125,499 square feet of retail space and more than 150 associates. - The purchase price was not disclosed. - The purchase includes both real estate and automotive manufacturer agreements. - Holler-Classic said the company recently acquired Holler Ford. - Holler-Classic also opened VinFast Orlando and East Orlando Mitsubishi. - Holler-Classic is finishing construction on Audi Daytona. - Including the South Carolina stores, Holler-Classic now has 17 dealerships. - Holler-Classic said the group is in its 88th year and is Central Florida’s oldest and largest group of family-owned dealerships. - Holler-Classic’s Florida and South Carolina lineup includes Audi North Orlando, Classic Honda, Classic Mazda, Driver’s Mart Sanford, Driver’s Mart Winter Park, Holler Ford, Genesis North Orlando, Holler Honda, Holler Hyundai with Ioniq, Holler INFINITI of Columbia, Holler Nissan of Columbia, Holler Nissan of Lexington, Holler Nissan of St. Andrews, Mazda Lakeland, East Orlando Mitsubishi, VinFast Orlando and a stand-alone Honda service center in Winter Park, Florida. - More information is available on HollerClassic.com. - Holler-Classic also listed social media links on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok and X at the end of the release.

Between the lines: - Roger W. Holler III framed the acquisition as part of a broader Southeast expansion strategy. - Holler III said matching corporate culture and customer loyalty in prime retail locations were key reasons the Dick Smith stores were attractive. - The company’s stated goal is to become “the most admired automotive retailer in the United States.” - Jill Holler Rogers said the Columbia market is attractive because of its size and growth, and because it is nearing 900,000 residents. - Rogers also pointed to the shared family legacies of the Holler and Smith businesses, saying the company intends to honor both founders. - The Smith family entrusted the future of the dealerships to Holler-Classic.

What’s next: - Holler-Classic says it will build on the customer loyalty of the acquired dealerships with its own service and pricing approach. - The company’s broader expansion pipeline suggests more growth could follow as it continues adding stores and completing new construction. - The South Carolina acquisition gives Holler-Classic a foothold for further Southeast growth.