CARSTAR announced the addition of Tatman’s CARSTAR, a 12,000 sq. ft. collision repair center located at 701 N. Mattis Avenue, in Champaign, Ill., to its network of independently-owned facilities. Tim Tatman, owner of Tatman’s CARSTAR, started working for his dad at a young age cleaning the facility for 50 cents a week. His father opened […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Florida
CARSTAR announced the expansion of its network of independently-owned collision repair centers with the opening of CARSTAR CollisionTec, located at 5580 Ulmerton Road, in Clearwater, Fla. Scott Robertson, owner of CARSTAR CollisionTec, originally established his business in 1992 and then joined CARSTAR in 2017. Robertson also owns CARSTAR St. Petersburg Collison Center in St. Petersburg, […]
CARSTAR Announces Leadership Realignment
CARSTAR announced a company-wide leadership realignment and promotions as it plans for growth. Following a record year of performance, CARSTAR has plans to accelerate its growth as it enters its 30th year of business. Understanding that performance drives growth, CARSTAR is aligning the EDGE operational platform and insurance sales efforts under one strategic direction, better positioning […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Pennsylvania
CARSTAR announced the opening of its 15th Pennsylvania location, CARSTAR Russo’s Collision, located at 18 Crozerville Road, in Aston. The 2,500 sq. ft. facility is I-CAR Gold certified and plans are underway to expand the facility to a 10,000 square foot repair center. Having grown up in a collision repair facility, CARSTAR Russo’s Collision owner […]
CARSTAR Announces Advisory Board Members
CARSTAR announced its 2019 advisory council members for the U.S. and Canada. These franchise partners meet throughout the year to review operations, explore growth initiatives and provide guidance on key issues or opportunities. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the CARSTAR Advisory Board for the U.S. and CARSTAR Advisory Council for Canada are comprised of longtime […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Michigan
CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR of Sterling Heights, a 6,000 sq. ft. facility located at 6309 15 Mile Road, in Sterling Heights, Mich., to its network of independent owned collision repair centers. Starting like many others as a porter and washing cars, Saif Yousif, CARSTAR of Sterling Heights owner, worked his way up through […]
CARSTAR Reports Growth in Dealership-Based Collision Repair Centers in its Network
CARSTAR reported that at the end of 2018, it had more than 50 collision repair facilities in dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. CARSTAR expect the growth trend in dealer collision centers joining its network to continue in the coming years, as dealership owners look to improve their collision repair facility performance and profitability. Today, […]
CARSTAR Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Collision repair network enters milestone anniversary year with plans to celebrate throughout 2019. CARSTAR is celebrating its 30th year of business with plans to only accelerate its growth. CARSTAR has plans to honor this occasion with new initiatives throughout the year that gives back to the communities it serves. From customer appreciation to charitable donations, […]
CARSTAR Raises Over $500,000 in 2018 to Help Fight Cystic Fibrosis
CARSTAR far exceeded its annual charitable goal by raising over $500,000 for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy in 2018. The CARSTAR network, its vendor and insurance partners as well as the communities it serves have all helped the collision repairer surpass its goal. Car washes, ball hockey tournaments, gala events, golf tournaments, silent auctions, […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Michigan
CARSTAR announced the addition of CARSTAR American Collision Experts, located at 6497 Highland Rd, in Waterford Township, Mich. to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The 10,000 sq. ft. facility is owned by Ken Lawrence and between him and his main technician they have over 50 years of collision repair experience. “Since I could […]