Lift Auto Group has acquired MCR Advanced Collision Center – Stratford located in Stratford, Ont. Canada. Newly named CSN Stratford, the shop owes much of its success to former owner Jeff McKone’s long family history in the industry. For 50 years, Jeff has been involved in collision repair. At 13 years old, Jeff started working […]
Lift Auto Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Calgary
Lift Auto Group has acquired ProColor Collision 32 Ave in Calgary, Alberta, Canada marking the group’s fifth location in the Calgary market. The facility has been renamed CSN 32 Ave as part of the transition. The shop was previously owned by Richard Chiddle, who built the business with support from his wife Amber. For 12 […]
Lift Group Acquires Azorcan Collision Center
Lift Auto Group, part of the CSN Collision network, announced the acquisition of Azorcan Collision Center in Terrace, BC, Canada. The facility will operate as CSN Azorcan. Former owner, Mike Praticante, started at the shop in 1988, sweeping floors. Following completion of his certifications, Mike spent the next 18 years working as a technician before […]
Lift Auto Group Acquires First Yukon Location
CSN Collision announced that Lift Auto Group acquired its first Yukon location, CSN Whitehorse, that previously operated as CARSTAR Whitehorse. When Jim Muir, the former owner, and his wife Alison decided it was time to sell, they chose Lift Auto Group for its proven track record. “Lift was the right fit for us. We’ve worked […]
Lift Auto Group Announce Recently Acquired Collision Repair Centers Join CSN Collision Network
Lift Auto Group announced that following its 2023 acquisition of Herbers Autobody, a group of six premier collision repair shops with five located in the Edmonton, Alberta, Canada market and one in Grand Prairie, the Edmonton area Herbers locations are taking on a new look and a slightly new name by becoming members of the […]
Lift Auto Group Acquires New Collision Repair Center in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia
The Lift Auto Group announced the acquisition of the newly named CSN Port Coquitlam, the former Boyd Port Coquitlam and looks forward to continuing the success of the shop’s former owner, Bill Thomson. Previous owner Thomson who is enjoying an extended vacation and early retirement after spending 41 years in collision repair While the collision […]
CSN Network Adds Peterborough, Ontario Collision Repair Shop to Network
CSN Collision Centres announced the addition of CSN Peterborough to its collision repair network in Ontario, Canada. A long-standing local shop, newly named CSN Peterborough, was acquired by Lift Auto Group on July 4. “We knew Lift was the right company and the shop would be in good hands,” previous owner Jim Shirtliff says. “We’re […]
Lift Auto Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in British Columbia
CSN Northline in Smithers, British Columbia, Canada, has been acquired by the Lift Auto Group. Previous owner, Dave Onderwater, with his 30 years of ownership and operational experience, will be continuing as the main painter in the shop. His involvement will play a crucial role in maintaining the high-quality standards that have been synonymous with […]
Lift Auto Group Acquires CSN Automacs
Lift Auto Group has acquired CSN Automacs, in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. CSN Automacs has been serving Oakville for over four and a half decades. “I wish them all the success in the world,” previous owner Steve Ingoglia says. “The shop has a lot to offer and a good clientele. I’m happy Lift is keeping the […]
Lift Auto Group Acquires Collision Repair Center in Burnaby, British Columbia
Lift Auto Group announced the acquisition of B&M Auto-Craft Collision formerly owned by brothers-in-law Tony Murazzo and Antonio Beninteso. The facility, located in Burnaby, B.C., now joins the CSN Collision network and will operate as CSN BM Collision. “Lift is a great company. I had the opportunity to chat with them and they’re so professional […]