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Driven Brands Collision Group Reaches $6 Million Milestone in Cystic Fibrosis Fundraising

December 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

The Driven Brands Collision Group announced it has raised more than $6 million for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy. The company’s collision repair brands — Abra, CARSTAR and Fix Auto USA — have collected the funds over more than 25 years through car washes, golf tournaments, car shows, barbecues, charity walks, garage sales and […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, CARSTAR, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA

CARSTAR Collision Craft Opens Springdale, Arkansas Location

December 3, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor Leave a Comment

CARSTAR Collision Craft held a grand opening of its new collision repair center in Springdale, Ark. on Nov. 20 The facility is located off Highway 412. The opening included a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by local officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives and community partners. “Our team is dedicated to providing reliable, high-quality collision repair services backed […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Arkansas, CARSTAR, Openings

Canadian Collision Industry Pioneer and CARSTAR Canada Co-Founder Larry Jefferies Passes Away

November 4, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Canadian collision repair industry is mourning the loss of Larry Jefferies, a visionary leader whose influence shaped the modern landscape of automotive collision repair across Canada and beyond. Jefferies passed away on October 30 at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of innovation, mentorship, and unwavering dedication to advancing the collision repair […]

Filed Under: News, People Tagged With: Automotive Industries Association of Canada, Canada, Canadian Collision Industry Forum, CARSTAR, Obituaries

CARSTAR Rapid City Wins 2025 Marketer of the Year Award

October 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR recognized CARSTAR Rapid City and owner Ross McKie with its 2025 Marketer of the Year Award at its Ascend 2025 Conference. The award recognizes franchisees for brand representation, online engagement and community involvement. The Rapid City location holds a 4.5-star rating from nearly 300 Google reviews and won Favorite Auto Body Repair in the […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Awards, CARSTAR

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Shop to Network in New York City

September 10, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the addition of a new collision repair facility to its network in the New York City borough of Queens. CARSTAR MacArthur Collision spans 4,000 square foot and employs six people. The facility is located at 13631 Springfield Boulevard. Owner Michael Taliercio has 25 years of experience in the collision repair industry. This marks […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Network Affiliations, New York City

CARSTAR Chicago Group Raises $10,200 at Cystic Fibrosis Golf Tournament

August 19, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The CARSTAR Chicago Business Group contributed $10,200 to a charity golf tournament that raised more than $24,000 for cystic fibrosis research. The 8th Annual Fairways for Airways tournament took place August 9 at Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox, Ill., drawing 80 golfers and community members. CARSTAR, an auto collision repair chain, sponsored the event […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Fundraiser, Golf Outing

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center in Dearborn, Michigan

August 14, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the addition of a collision repair facility in Dearborn, Mich., operated by a Ford dealership owner with four decades of automotive industry experience to its franchise network. CARSTAR Village Collision Center opened at 23601 Kean Street, marking the first CARSTAR location for Jim Seavitt, who has owned Village Ford since 1982. “We were […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Michigan, Network Affiliations

CARSTAR Owner Adds Bosch Auto Repair Franchise in Houston, Texas

July 2, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

A Houston, Texas collision repair shop owner has opened the city’s second Bosch Auto Service franchise location, marking his expansion from collision repairs into general automotive maintenance and repair services along with advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration and electric vehicle repairs. Nelson Ramos, who operates CARSTAR Bass Collision, opened Bosch Auto Service North Houston […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Bosch, CARSTAR, Openings, Texas

Driven Brands Collision Group Announces Ascend Conference September 30-October 2 in Colorado

June 24, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

The Driven Brands Collision Group announced its 2025 Ascend Conference will take place from September 30 to October 2, 2025 at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel in Denver, Colo. Franchise partners from Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, along with Driven Brands team members, vendors, and industry leaders, will unite for the third annual U.S. […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: ABRA, Annual Conference, CARSTAR, Colorado, Driven Brands, Fix Auto USA

CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Billings, Montana

May 30, 2025 By CollisionWeek Editor

CARSTAR announced the grand opening of CARSTAR Billings, a 6,000-sq. ft. collision repair facility located in Billings, Mont. This marks the first CARSTAR location for owners Jeremy and Matt Buller, experienced collision repair franchisees with a strong commitment to quality and community service. “CARSTAR has been a well-known and respected name in Billings for over […]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: CARSTAR, Montana, Network Affiliations

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