CARSTAR announced that CARSTAR Metcalf in Stillwell, Kan., its former corporate training center, is now locally-owned and operated. “We have direct repair relationships with more than 20 insurance partners,” said Steve Hahn, CARSTAR Metcalf owner. “Now that this location is locally owned, I want to be even more involved in the community.” Hahn said he […]
CARSTAR Canada Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in New Brunswick
CARSTAR Canada announced the addition of CARSTAR Shediac, a 6,500 sq. ft. facility, located at 277 Main Street, Shediac, New Brunswick to its network. Serge Leger, the owner of CARSTAR Shediac, grew up in the automotive industry, and has worked closely with his father, supporting collision repairs and customizing vehicles. Now, Serge is driven to […]
Fix Auto Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Australia
Terry Feehan, Head of Business for Fix Auto Australia announced the addition of Fix Auto Welshpool, owned and operated by Mark Zeyad Damer to its network, effective July 27. In 2003, after ten years of learning and refining his craft, and inspired by his father, Mark opened his own collision repair center, Swan Smash Repairs. […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Washington State
Second CARSTAR franchise for owner Matt Earsley brings total to 25 CARSTAR locations in Washington, CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced the opening of CARSTAR Premier Collision Yelm at 103 1st Street N., Yelm, Washington. The CARSTAR location is owned by Matt Earsley. The Yelm location is the 25th CARSTAR facility in the state of […]
Hughie’s Collision Centre Joins CSN Collision Repair Network in Nova Scotia
CSN Collision Centres announced the addition of CSN Hughie’s, a 5,000 sq. ft. facility, to its collision repair network in Port Hastings, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hughie Samson was a dealership manager for many years before he realized it was time to start his own business. In 1989, Samson made his childhood dream a reality and […]
CARSTAR Adds Collision Repair Center to Network in Ontario, Canada
CARSTAR Haliburton has officially launched, located at 154 Industrial Park Drive, Haliburton, Ontario. The facility is owned by multiple store owner Paul Cross. CARSTAR Haliburton is a 6,500 square foot facility offering full collision repairs, windshield repairs and repairs on large vehicles with aluminum components. This store, along with CARSTAR Lindsay will be managed by […]
Certified Collision Group Adds 52 Affiliate Collision Repair Centers in 2017
The network’s supply chain partnerships also have grown from 20 to 35 so far this year. The Certified Collision Group (CCG) today announced its 2017 mid-year growth results to its Board of Directors and the industry at large. Thus far in 2017 CCG has added 52 additional locations to its supply chain and business development […]
1Collision Network Adds Chicago Collision Repair Center to Network
1Collision Network announced further expansion in the Chicago market with the addition of Law Auto Bodywerks in Bensenville, Ill. Law Auto Body Werks specializes in collision and mechanical repair of luxury brand vehicles. Johnny Ding, manager of the facility said, “We are excited to begin working with 1Collision, and integrate their programs and benefits into […]
Fix Auto USA Add 17 Collision Repair Centers to its Network
Fix Auto USA announced the addition of 17 Franchise Locations, bringing Fix USA’s total number to 116. The additional locations extend the geographical reach of Fix Auto from the Pacific Northwest, down through California, and over into Arizona. They are: Fix Auto Ballard (Ballard, WA); Formerly Phil’s Body Shop; operated by Noel Pennington. Fix Auto […]
CSN Collision Centres Adds Collision Repair Facility to Network in Gananoque, Ontario
CSN Collision Centres announced its newest location in Gananoque, Ontario, CSN Gan Chev. In 1976, Dews Hall opened the doors to Gananoque Chevrolet, a small General Motors dealership in the heart of Gananoque. Shortly after opening its doors, Hall expanded the business to offer collision repair services to new and existing customers. “For me, being […]