OUR CLIENTS LOVE US

"Choosing to work with Samir has resulted in us achieving our goal much sooner that we had expected in life, and therefore we are thrilled. Samir very patiently educated us on the process and incredibly was able to match us up with the ideal purchaser for our business immediately upon us deciding to sell. 


Being an owner operated dealership where we were active along with our staff on a daily basis with all operations, we hoped to find a buyer looking to continue as we had, and Samir nailed it! We could not be more thrilled with how discreet and quiet the entire process was from beginning to closing, making it much less stressful in this respect than we had feared. 


Overall, we would highly recommend Samir and his supportive team."


- Jennette Leigh, Partner, Brantford Volkswagen

"Samir and his team at Templeton Marsh have partnered with AutoCanada on a number of acquisition opportunities. They bring value to the process through identifying unique Dealerships that fit our brand and geographic strategy.  


Templeton Marsh and especially Samir with his strong network, brings the right mix of perseverance and patience to the table.


I have no hesitation in recommending Samir and his team at Templeton Marsh to the buy side or sell side of retail auto transactions."


- Steven J. Landry, President & CEO, AutoCanada Inc.

"I want to take the time to thank Templeton Marsh and especially Samir Akhavan for his help with selling our dealership. It was a very emotional decision to sell the dealership and we were very careful choosing the right company to assist us. I was very impressed with Samir the very first time I contacted him. Only after a few minutes on the phone he committed to coming to Thompson with no obligation on our part. Traveling to Thompson has its challenges but Samir did not hesitate and within a couple of weeks he arrived in Thompson. He wanted to meet me personally and wanted to see the store before discussing anything further. This was key factor on why we chose Templeton Marsh.


Samir was very up front with me from the start in regards to what he felt we could get for our store and how long it would take. Throughout the process he kept us informed. There are difficult times in a sale of a dealership and Samir's experience as a former dealer helped tremendously. He could put things into perspective that we understood. 


Samir has an extensive list of potential buyers and without him I do not know if we would have sold our store. He was instrumental throughout the negotiations and with his guidance we successfully sold our dealership.


I enjoyed working with Samir and had many telephone conversations that I will cherish as fond memories.


I would highly recommend Templeton Marsh if you are considering selling your dealership. Samir was extremely professional throughout the process. I have to say it was a pleasure working with Samir Akhavan and Templeton Marsh"


- Randy McKay, Dealer Operator, McKay Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd., Thompson, MB

"Samir first approached me a number of years ago with an acquisition opportunity that he thought might be right for the OpenRoad Auto Group. As it turned out he was right in his assessment of our strategic direction and expansion plans. 

Unfortunately, that opportunity did not materialize. He did continue to stay in touch with me until we were presented with the opportunity to acquire The BMW Store, Yaletown MINI and Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver. 

It was a lengthy and complex transaction, but that we were successful in completing this acquisition was to some degree a testament to Samir’s tenacity, his ability to analyse difficult situations and present the right solutions, and his ability to bridge any gaps between competing interests. 

In other words, he was able to keep the process on the rails and in the right direction. I continue to speak with Samir on a regular basis and look forward to our next potential transaction. In the meantime, I have no hesitation in recommending him to any dealers looking to plan an exit strategy."

- Christian Chia, President & CEO, OpenRoad Auto Group Limited
"He is an individual for whom I would gladly attest to business acumen in mergers and acquisitions. I know of some deals he has completed which were of very significant size, and by all accounts, transactions that were satisfactory to both buyers and sellers."

- Michael Croxon, President NewRoads Automotive Group
"Samir Akhavan and his organization, Templeton Marsh, have been a close ally of ours. They have contributed to the growth and success of our organization.Samir has leveraged his network of colleagues and friends to make introductions for us, and bring us opportunities that have lead to acquisitions. 

Samir is tireless and persistent in his pursuit of opportunities for us. His creative thinking has helped us resolve obstacles that we have faced in our transactions. His knowledge of the automobile industry is an asset, which combined with his professionalism, brings credibility to transactions.We would recommend retaining Samir and Templeton Marsh if you are considering a dealership sale or acquisition."

- Steve Alizadeh, CEO Performance Auto Group (formerly AutoPlanet Automotive Group)
"In the fall of 2013, due to Samir’s commitment, industry expertise, business knowledge and overall professionalism, we successfully negotiated the acquisition of Stadium Nissan. We took possession of the operating company on March, 2104 and have been very pleased with our investment. I would wholeheartedly endorse Samir Akhavan as an individual of strong business ethics."

- Kirby Soon, General Manager and Managing Partner of Brasso Nissan Dealer Principal of Stadium Nissan
"I recently completed my transaction where I was represented by Samir. Through the whole process Samir was very professional courteous and always available. Follow up, although not necessary to see if his help was needed, was outstanding.

Samir was available and reviewed all documents to ensure both parties were satisfied. Any one from his team would fly out to Montreal on a moment’s notice to review and discuss the matters at hand. I have nothing but excellent references to give his team that handled my project from start to finish.

I will not hesitate to recommend, or use his services once again."

- Carmine D’Argenio, Partner at BMW Laval and Canbec BMW
"I have known Samir since he first started at Town & Country BMW in 1978. Since then he has operated numerous franchised dealerships in Canada and a used car super centre in Arizona. 

He started his Mergers & Acquisitions business upon returning to Canada and has been instrumental in concluding a significant number of transactions. I am quite confident that Samir and his team at Templeton Marsh will be a great asset to any dealer looking to buy or sell."

- Wayne Jefferey, Shareholder, Sale Marketing Manager BMW Eastern Canada, VP Toyota/Lexus Canada Inc
"I first met Samir when he introduced me to a dealership acquisition opportunity in the spring of 2010. I liked the deal and I liked the way Samir handled the overall transaction. He was professional, knowledgeable, and transparent. Samir answered my questions quickly and accurately but was also not afraid to say, “I don’t know, but will find out”. 

I ended up buying the dealership, which I still own and operate to this day. I have since gotten to know him better and am again doing a deal with him in the coming months. On a personal note I find him to be a most amiable individual and having met his wife on several occasions it seems to me he is genuinely devoted to his wife and family."

- Vince Palladino, President, Palladino Auto Group
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