Repairify Inc. – doing business as asTech – a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, announced today the acquisition of Root Four Imagination Inc. (BlueDriver). BlueDriver is a leading provider of direct-to-consumer aftermarket diagnostic scan tools and services. The company represents the ninth add-on acquisition for asTech and Kinderhook’s 99th automotive-related transaction. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
The BlueDriver diagnostic tool is able to match a vehicle’s make, model and trouble code to a specific fix from a repair database that has been verified by professional automotive technicians. Once the proper fix is identified, customers can seamlessly order parts online within the BlueDriver application along with clearing diagnostic trouble codes upon completion of the repair, the company says. asTech claims it is now the only company in the world that has both aftermarket/quick-scan and full OEM diagnostic scanning and calibration capabilities.
“BlueDriver is a highly strategic acquisition and allows asTech to augment its service offering with aftermarket diagnostic capabilities. The addition will assist asTech in executing on its global multi- tier tool strategy and expand its offering in the automotive repair ecosystem into mechanical, whole auction, fleet, retail, and eCommerce markets,” said Paul Cifelli, managing director of Kinderhook Industries.
“Repairify is thrilled to welcome Maurice Tuff, who will be joining Repairify as our chief technology officer. asTech has always remained committed to providing customers with accurate diagnostic services and the BlueDriver tool offers our customers a quality, trusted and easy-to- use diagnostic solution. asTech believes there will continue to be strong demand for aftermarket diagnostic solutions and is confident that the integration of BlueDriver will further enable us to provide our customers with a one-stop-shop for vehicle diagnostic, calibration, and remote programming services,” said Cris Hollingsworth, president of Repairify.
“I am ecstatic to be joining the Repairify team and optimistic that the combination of BlueDriver, asTech, and their technologies will further enable us to deliver superior diagnostic solutions to our global customers,” said Tuff.
Stewart McKelvey, Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Pranger Law served as legal counsel to asTech. Financing for the transaction was provided by BBVA USA.
