Auto Care Plus Welcomes Northwood Garage to Its Growing New Hampshire Network

NORTHWOOD, NH — [December 23, 2025], Dec. 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Auto Care Plus, a trusted name in full-service automotive repair across New England, announced today the acquisition of Northwood Garage, a family-owned repair shop that has proudly served the Northwood community since 1955.

Founded by the Grant family and most recently led by Jim and Linda Grant, Northwood Garage has been a cornerstone of the community for seven decades, earning the trust of generations of families through honest work, local relationships, and a deep commitment to their integrity.

The acquisition marks Auto Care Plus’s 19^th location across New England, and its 14^th in New Hampshire.

“Northwood Garage is exactly the kind of business we’re proud to welcome into the Auto Care Plus family,” said John Manelas, brand president of Auto Care Plus. “For seventy years the Grant family has built something truly special in their community. Our commitment is to honor that legacy, support the team, and continue delivering the same trusted service Northwood has always known.”

After running the family business for 26 years, Jim and Linda Grant made the thoughtful decision to retire, confident that Auto Care Plus would protect their value and reputation their family worked hard to build.

“Deciding to pass the torch wasn’t easy, but it was important to us that Northwood Garage remained in good hands,” said Jim Grant, owner of Northwood Garage. “Auto Care Plus echoes the same values we have lived by for decades. Knowing our team and community will continue to be cared for gives us great peace of mind as we begin this next chapter.”

Northwood Garage will continue serving the Northwood community as part of the Auto Care Plus network. Existing staff will remain in place, ensuring familiar faces, local expertise, and the same commitment to quality service that customers have come to rely on. 

This acquisition reflects Auto Care Plus’ ongoing strategy of partnering with strong, community-rooted shops across New England. For more information about Auto Care Plus and its service locations, visit autocareplus.com.