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Dent Wizard Expands Market Reach With Acquisition of High Tech Locksmiths

Dent Wizard, a leader in the automotive reconditioning services market, has acquired High Tech Locksmiths (HTL) from OPENLANE effective December 16, 2024. Both companies are national players in the aftermarket car key space with compelling growth profiles.

Founded in 1992, HTL is a national leader in the automotive locksmithing industry, servicing a customer base of automotive auctions, repossession agents, financial institutions, car dealers and rental agencies. With a fleet of over 100 “Mobile Warehouses”, HTL provides comprehensive on-site key generation and duplication services across the United States.

“HTL is excited about our future as a part of the Dent Wizard organization,” says David Moore, Chief Operating Officer of HTL. “The combination of our companies will create an improved offering and value proposition to both existing and potential new customers.”

Founded in 1983 and headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Dent Wizard is North America’s largest provider of automotive reconditioning services. Their highly trained technicians deliver paintless dent repair, minor wheel and paint refinishing, interior repair and key replacement, in-transit repair, and hail and catastrophe services.

“The acquisition of HTL provides us the opportunity to accelerate the growth of our aftermarket keys business and provide unparalleled service to our combined customer base,” says Mike Black, Chief Executive Officer of Dent Wizard. “We are thrilled to welcome the HTL team to Dent Wizard.”

For more information, please contact Marylou Hegler ([email protected])