APCO Holdings buys Dealer Performance Group to expand EasyCare in the Southeast

APCO Holdings has acquired the assets of Dealer Performance Group, a long-time EasyCare agent with more than 25 years in F&I performance and dealer training. The deal expands EasyCare’s reach across the Southeast and is designed to keep dealer service continuity while adding APCO resources.

Why it matters: - APCO Holdings is deepening EasyCare’s footprint in the Southeast, one of the company’s core dealer markets. - Dealer Performance Group has more than 25 years of experience in F&I performance, dealer development and compliance training. - The acquisition is meant to preserve the dealer relationships DPG has built while adding APCO’s broader platform and resources.

What happened: - APCO Holdings acquired the assets of Dealer Performance Group. - The transaction was announced July 9, 2026, from Ponte Vedra, Florida. - Dealer Performance Group was founded in 1999 by Mark Davenport. - DPG will move under the EasyCare brand. - Dealers who worked with DPG are expected to keep the same team and service structure. - APCO directed readers to more information.

The details: - Dealer Performance Group is one of EasyCare’s largest and most established agents. - DPG has served more than 300 dealerships across Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, North Florida, Kentucky, Indiana and Oklahoma. - APCO said the deal reinforces its commitment to growing with partners that have delivered results for dealers over decades. - APCO President Courtney Hoffman said bringing DPG into the EasyCare brand deepens an already proven relationship across the Southeast. - Mark Davenport said the move gives dealers continued dedicated support with access to a stronger platform. - APCO has operated since 1984 and markets products through EasyCare, GWC Warranty, Crystal Fusion, MemberCare and other brands. - APCO says it has protected more than 28 million customers and paid more than $4.5 billion in claims. - APCO serves automotive, RV, marine and powersports markets through independent agents and an internal salesforce.

Between the lines: - The deal looks less like a disruptive acquisition and more like a consolidation of a long-standing partnership. - APCO is betting that established local dealer relationships matter as much as brand scale in F&I distribution. - The continuity pitch suggests APCO wants dealers to view the transaction as an upgrade, not a reset.

What's next: - Dealer Performance Group’s team is expected to continue serving dealers under EasyCare. - APCO is likely to keep expanding through partners that fit its performance and service strategy. - Dealers in DPG’s Southeast network should see the first effects through broader support resources and brand alignment.