Subaru of Jacksonville has been acquired by Shottenkirk Automotive Group

Subaru of Jacksonville (SOJAX) has been successfully acquired by Shottenkirk Automotive Group. The acquisition marks the group’s entry into both the Subaru brand and the Jacksonville market, establishing a presence in Florida while honoring the Porter family’s long-standing legacy and retaining the existing team at SOJAX.

SOJAX is a family-owned and operated dealership founded in August 2000 by Phil Porter, Sr. Over 25 years of leadership, Phil has built SOJAX into a respected, high-performing dealership guided by a client-focused approach. The dealership offers a full range of new and pre-owned Subaru vehicles as well as comprehensive service, maintenance and parts support. SOJAX has earned multiple industry and community recognitions for service excellence and operational integrity, including being ranked number one in safety for five consecutive years by the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), number one in customer satisfaction for dealership service by J.D. Power and number one in customer loyalty by ACSI.

Founded over 60 years ago in Abingdon, Illinois, Shottenkirk Automotive Group began as a single dealership and has grown into a leading, family-led automotive retailer. Building on the legacy of founder Bob Shottenkirk, the company expanded under the leadership of Greg Shottenkirk, who continues to uphold a customer-centric philosophy at the core of the business. Today, Shottenkirk Automotive Group operates 29 locations across six states, offering a wide range of brands and services while maintaining a strong focus on quality, integrity and community engagement.

Oaklins Heritage in Jacksonville, USA, served as the intermediary and exclusive financial advisor to the seller in this transaction, preparing the company for transition, negotiating deal terms and successfully closing the transaction. The team had previously advised Phil Porter, Sr. on the sale of Center Subaru to GMST, LLC in 2021.