CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Andy’s Auto Body in Alton, Ill to its network of independently owned and operated collision repair centers. The shop, located just across the Mississippi River on the north end of town, is the 10th CARSTAR location in the greater St. Louis Market CARSTAR Andy’s Auto […]
CARSTAR Adds Two Locations in Canada
CARSTAR Canada announced the addition of two stores to its collision repair facility network in Alberta. CARSTAR Olds, located at 5109 65th Avenue in Olds, Alberta, is owned and operated by Rod Pedersen and managed by Randy Yantz. As a successful family owned business, CARSTAR Olds has been around since 1979 and boasts an impressive […]
CARSTAR Names Ryan Anderson North American Training and Development Manager
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced that it has named Ryan Anderson as its North American Training and Development Manager. In his new role, Anderson will oversee training programs for CARSTAR collision repair facility owners and employees across its North American network of more than 475 stores. Anderson brings with him more than 15 years of experience […]
Collision Repair Networks Support AIA Canada Accreditation Program
The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada announced that the collision repair networks Assured Automotive, CARSTAR Canada, CSN Collision Centres and Fix Auto Canada have declared their support for the upcoming Canadian Collision Industry Accreditation Program (CCIAP). Comprising over half of the collision repair business in Canada, the networks have unanimously voiced their backing for […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center in Washington State
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Hi-Tech Olympia, a 7,500 sq. ft. collision repair facility, in Olympia, Wash. to its network. This shop is the sixth full-functioning location for owner Tracey Copeland. Adding the Olympia location allows him to expand his footprint and bridge the gap between his locations in Tacoma […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center in Québec
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR St-Félix-de-Valois, located at 1520 chemin Barrette, Route 131 in St-Félix-de-Valois, Québec, Canada. Franchise partners Eric Henault and Jessy Dufresne operate the over 4,500 sq. ft. facility. To better serve customers they have recently moved from St-Ambroise to St-Félix. Eric has over 25 years of experience in the auto repair […]
Sherwin-Williams and CARSTAR North America Announce Partnership
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes announced a newly expanded partnership with Driven Brands as an approved automotive coatings vendor to the U.S. segment of CARSTAR North America’s network in the United States. “We deeply value our relationship with Sherwin-Williams,” said Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR North America. “Sherwin-Williams is well known as a world leader in the […]
CARSTAR Adds 70,000 Sq. Ft. Collision Repair Center to Network in Pennsylvania
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR AW Golden, a 70,000 sq. ft. collision repair facility in Reading, Pa. to its network of independently-owned and operated shops. The business has been owned and operated by the Golden family since 1919. It is currently run by Kathryn Goodman, who serves as company President, […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center in South Dakota
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the addition of CARSTAR Riverside Auto Body, owned by Tim and Sheila Steiner, to its network of independently-owned collision repair centers. The facility is located at 89850 Highway 81 in South Yankton, S.D. “The reason I looked at joining CARSTAR is because it was getting to a point where […]
CARSTAR Fred Beans Adds Fifth Collision Repair Center in Flemington, NJ
The Fred Beans Family of Dealerships announced the opening of CARSTAR Fred Beans Flemington, located at 172 U.S. Hwy 202, Flemington, N.J. This increases the company’s reach to five locations throughout the region including CARSTAR Fred Beans and CARSTAR McCafferty facilities. “We’re proud to grow with the CARSTAR network,” said Fred Beans, owner. “Since joining […]