Haig Partners Advises on Sale of Toyota Dealership in Chicago

Haig Partners served as the exclusive advisor to AutoCanada's Leader Automotive Group on the sale of Toyota of Lincoln Park to Murgado Automotive Group.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:07pm

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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.

Why it matters

This transaction marks the fifth successful deal that Haig Partners has led for AutoCanada, demonstrating the firm's deep expertise in representing owners of Toyota dealerships nationwide. The sale also highlights the continued strong demand for well-positioned Toyota dealerships from a range of buyers, including public companies, private-equity-backed groups, family-owned operators, and first-time buyers.

The details

Haig Partners advised on the sale of Toyota of Lincoln Park, which was previously owned by AutoCanada's U.S. subsidiary, Leader Automotive Group. The dealership was acquired by Murgado Automotive Group. This marks the fifth transaction that Haig Partners has led for AutoCanada. The team at Haig Partners has advised on the purchase or sale of 38 Toyota dealerships nationwide and 126 dealerships throughout the Midwest.

  • The sale of Toyota of Lincoln Park was completed on January 28, 2026.

The players

Haig Partners LLC

A leading buy-sell advisory firm to auto retailers in the U.S. that has advised on the purchase or sale of more than 535 dealerships, including 31 dealership groups that qualify for the Top 150 Dealership Groups list published by Automotive News.

AutoCanada

A Canadian automotive retailer that owns and operates franchised automobile dealerships across Canada and the United States.

Leader Automotive Group

The U.S. subsidiary of AutoCanada that previously owned Toyota of Lincoln Park.

Murgado Automotive Group

The buyer of Toyota of Lincoln Park, a leading automotive group in the Midwest.

Mario Murgado

The owner of Murgado Automotive Group.

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What they’re saying

“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.”

— Kevin Nill, from Haig Partners

“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. 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.”

— Alan Haig, Founder and President of Haig Partners

The takeaway

This transaction highlights Haig Partners' strong track record of advising on high-profile automotive dealership sales, particularly in the Toyota brand. The firm's deep industry expertise and extensive relationships have made it a trusted advisor for both sellers and buyers in the competitive Toyota dealership market.