Hirlinger Chevrolet in West Harrison, IN, has been sold to Cronin Auto Group in a deal that closed Aug. 5, according to an announcement from the Tim Lamb Group, which facilitated the sale.
The store will now operate as Cronin Chevrolet, located at 1582 Harrison Brookville Road. The dealership features a 30,000-square-foot building on eight acres, a full-service GM-certified repair center with the latest diagnostic equipment, a dedicated pre-owned vehicle lot, and a car wash.
Hirlinger Chevrolet proudly served the greater Cincinnati area — spanning Southwest Ohio, Southern Indiana and Northern Kentucky — since 1979, building a lasting legacy of customer care, integrity and community involvement. At the time of the sale, it was owned by brothers Mike, Steve and Ted Hirlinger.
“We are grateful for the relationships that we have formed over the years. While this chapter is closing for our family, the memories and experiences will always remain,” said Mike Hirlinger.
With this acquisition, Cronin Auto Group expands its footprint to eight dealerships across Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, representing Ford, Hyundai, Nissan, Toyota, Kia, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and now Chevrolet.
“We are thrilled to add Chevrolet to our lineup of brands and to grow our presence in the tri-state region,” said Patrick Cronin, president and CEO of Cronin Auto Group. “The Hirlinger family has built an incredible reputation over the years, and we look forward to building on that foundation while continuing to deliver the same level of service and community support customers have come to expect.”
The sale was facilitated by Tim Wild, director of the Midwest and Plains Region at Tim Lamb Group.
“During one of the biggest decisions in our lives, we relied on Tim Wild to help us through this process. He was a great asset to work with. He really understood our needs, and walked us through the entire process,” said Steve Hirlinger.
Wild expressed his satisfaction with how the transaction came together, noting both his relationship with the Hirlinger family and his past experience with Cronin Auto Group.
“It was an honor to work with the Hirlinger family. They cared deeply about finding the right buyer, and Cronin Auto Group is a perfect fit to continue their legacy of integrity and customer service,” Wild said. “This marks the third time I’ve had the privilege to of working with Pat Cronin and each time he has proven to be an exceptional buyer. I’m confident that he and his team will be outstanding stewards of this business.”
