CARSTAR North America expanded its footprint in the U.S. and Canada with more than 50 new store openings in 2016. “We continue to see growth as independent store owners join the CARSTAR network to build their businesses,” said Sam Freeman, VP of Development for CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts. “These owners benefit from CARSTAR’s strong […]
CARSTAR Plans Annual Conference August 23-26 in Charlotte
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts will come together as ONE – CARSTAR North America – with its North America Conference to be held Aug. 23 – 26 in Charlotte, N.C. CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts joined Driven Brands, Inc., in 2015, and in 2016 integrated with CARSTAR Canada to become CARSTAR North America. Themed the […]
Interview: Michael Macaluso and Sam Freeman, CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts
In our video interview, Michael Macaluso, president of CARSTAR North America, and Sam Freeman, vice president of development, detail the results of CARSTAR’s integration of the U.S. and Canadian operations and plans for future growth. It’s a little over one year since Driven Brands acquired both the U.S. and Canadian CARSTAR franchise networks. Over the […]
CARSTAR Canada Adds Collision Repair Center in Ontario
CARSTAR Canada announced the launch of CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda). The facility is located at 1075 Richmond Road, close to the downtown core of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. CARSTAR Ottawa North (Ottawa Honda) is owned by new franchise partner Vik Dilawri, who has over 25 years in the automotive industry. Dilawri states, “The CARSTAR brand […]
CARSTAR Offers Special Financing for Customers with New Credit Card
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced a new a financing option for their collision repairs through its Car Care One Program. Available at participating locations in the U.S. through Synchrony Financial, the CARSTAR Car Care One Program offers customers a payment alternative. In a recent survey by Bankrate.com, almost two out of three Americans do […]
CARSTAR Announces 500th Collision Repair Center
With addition of two Ohio collision repair centers, franchise group crosses milestone threshold. Sets target of 1000 centers in four to five years. CARSTAR recently celebrated the opening of its 500th store. The milestone was reached with the conversion of two Cincinnati centers owned by multi-shop owner Kevin Rains. Formerly known as Precision Body and […]
CARSTAR Performance Group Meeting Hosts 132 Stores
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts’ proprietary EDGE program continues to grow its advanced training and education program for collision repair shop owners and managers. At the latest CARSTAR EDGE Performance Group meeting, held last week in St. Louis, Mo., CARSTAR had 132 stores participating, its largest event to date. The program, now in its third […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario
CARSTAR Canada announced the opening of CARSTAR Midland located at 824 King Street in Midland, Ontario, Canada. Owned and operated by Steve Jacklin, CARSTAR Midland can be found within the Tom Smith Chevrolet Buick GMC dealership. Jacklin has extensive experience in the automotive industry, dating back to the late 80’s. In 2012, he purchased the […]
CARSTAR Adds Express Collision Repair Center in Nova Scotia
CARSTAR announced the opening of CARSTAR Express Truro, a 7,500 sq. ft. facility located at 9 Farnham Road in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada. CARSTAR Express Truro is owned by multi-CARSTAR store owner, Rick Upham. Upham has been part of the CARSTAR network for over 12 years. “I originally joined CARSTAR because of the people. CARSTAR […]
CARSTAR Canada Adds Express Collision Repair Center in Ottawa
CARSTAR Canada’s announced the opening of its latest Express store, CARSTAR Express Ottawa Downtown. This facility is located at 305 Cumberland Street in Ottawa, Ontario and is owned and operated by multi-CARSTAR franchise partners, Guy Parker and Louise Michaud. CARSTAR Express Ottawa Downtown services include on-site appraisals, minor collision and paint repair, and detailing. “As […]
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