Build Your Own Dealership. Backed by Auto Group South.
Whether you’re an experienced independent dealer, general manager, finance professional, or used car expert, our Satellite Operator Program gives you the opportunity to grow your own dealership with the support of an established automotive group. Focus on buying, selling, and serving customers while we help support the systems, resources, and back-office operations behind your success.
Run Your Own Store. We'll Run Your Back Office.
Auto Group South is built for experienced car people who are ready to take the next step. If you have a strong background in finance, used car management, dealership operations, or independent sales, our Satellite Operator Program gives you a path to grow with proven support behind you.
You focus on buying inventory, selling vehicles, leading your team, and serving your market. We help support the systems, resources, and operational structure behind the dealership.
A Better Path for Serious Operators
The Auto Group South model was created to help strong automotive professionals operate with more support, more structure, and more opportunity than building alone from scratch.
Keep Your Focus Where It Matters Most
Running a dealership takes more than buying and selling vehicles. Auto Group South helps operators with key back-end resources so they can spend more time growing the store and serving customers.
Lender Relationships
Access support built around financing resources and lender relationships that help keep deals moving.
Inventory Strategy
Operate with inventory tools, pricing support, purchasing power, and market-driven decision-making.
Deal Processing
Get support for the paperwork and process details that can slow down an independent dealership.
Title Work
Help with title work and administrative processes so your team can stay focused on customers.
Accounting Resources
Back-office accounting support designed to help operators manage growth with more confidence.
Vehicle Acquisitions
Access an $800,000+ inventory floorplan with purchasing power through Manheim, OVE, ACV, and regional wholesale auctions.
DMS & Technology
Use dealership platforms, systems, and tools that help manage inventory, pricing, and operations.
Group Experience
Join a growing network built by people who understand the used car business from the ground up.
It Started With One Operator
The Satellite Operator Program began when a trusted team member wanted to open a used car dealership in his hometown. Auto Group South found a way to support him with lenders, floorplan, cash flow, deal processing, title work, software, and purchasing power.
That first store became the foundation for a business model that now gives experienced automotive professionals a stronger path forward.
First Satellite Store
Tim Jackson Automotive opened in Jonesville, Louisiana as the first satellite operator location.
More Operators Joined
Several long-term Auto Group South team members chose to duplicate Tim Jackson’s success in Monroe and Zachary, Louisiana. Our Satellite Operator program gained traction.
Expanding Across the Region
Auto Group South continues to grow its satellite network across Louisiana and Mississippi.
Built for Proven Car People
This opportunity is designed for operators who understand the automotive business and want to build something of their own with experienced support behind them.
Used Car Managers
For experienced inventory and sales leaders who know how to buy, price, market, and sell pre-owned vehicles.
Finance Professionals
For automotive finance leaders who understand deal structure, customer approvals, lender relationships, and closing opportunities.
Independent Dealers
For current or aspiring independent operators who want to grow without carrying every operational burden alone.
A Simple Path to Start the Conversation
Every market and operator is different. The first step is starting a conversation so we can learn about your experience, goals, and potential fit within the Auto Group South network.
Tell Us About Yourself
Share your automotive background, management experience, market knowledge, and goals.
Review the Opportunity
We discuss your fit, potential markets, support needs, and what operating with Auto Group South could look like.
Build the Plan
Together, we evaluate location strategy, inventory approach, systems, resources, and launch expectations.
Move Forward
If there is a strong fit, we begin working through next steps to help you operate with support behind you.