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CARSTAR Pacific Coast Collision Center Opens in Rancho Cordova, CA

Eddie Shadarevian, owner, CARSTAR Pacific Coast Collision Center CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Pacific Coast Collision Center, located at 3480 Sunrise Boulevard, Rancho Cordova, CA 95742. Owner of CARSTAR Pacific Coast Collision Center, Eddie Shadarevian, first got into…
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September 21, 2021
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Why You Should Give Back to Your Community

Why You Should Give Back to Your Community Being a part of the busy and ever-advancing collision repair industry can be overwhelming. The focus for most repair center owners remains on employee engagement, reaching new customers, staying competitive in the market and driving profitability. Many owners do not realize that…
CARSTAR News
June 1, 2021
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CARSTAR Myrtle Beach Opens in the Grand Strand

CARSTAR Myrtle Beach Opens in the Grand Strand CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Myrtle Beach, located at 1560 Highway 501, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577. CARSTAR Myrtle Beach owner, Ken Depper, grew up in the industry as his father…
CARSTAR News
May 18, 2021
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How Do I Find Good Technicians?

How Do I Find Good Technicians? In a world where consumers can influence a company’s success based on how share-worthy their experience is, it is crucial that owners employ top talent. This is because employees are the ones who make the repair experience for a customer. Unfortunately, collision repairers across…
CARSTAR News
May 10, 2021
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CARSTAR Thanks Communities Across North America for Supporting its Network of Local Owners

CARSTAR Thanks Communities Across North America for Supporting its Network of Local Owners CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, surprised lucky residents from communities across North America with $100 cash gift cards. Participating locations spanned from CARSTAR La Tuque in Quebec to…
CARSTAR News
April 30, 2021
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Why is Customer Service Important for Your Business?

Why is Customer Service Important for Your Business? Customer service has always been an important component of the collision repair experience for insurance carriers. However now, this metric has even more weight than ever before. The collision repair industry has historically carried a negative association, with the assumption that repair…
CARSTAR News
April 24, 2021
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CARSTAR Monmouth Collision Opens in Freehold, NJ

CARSTAR Monmouth Collision Opens in Freehold, NJ  CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Monmouth Collision, located at 16 Throckmorton Street, Freehold, NJ 07728. CARSTAR Monmouth Collision owner, John Rapisarda, grew up always having an interest in cars. After selling…
CARSTAR News
April 22, 2021
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CARSTAR Collision Specialists of Brownsville Opens in Brownsville, TX

CARSTAR Collision Specialists of Brownsville Opens in Brownsville, TX CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Collision Specialists of Brownsville, located at 2124 N. Central Avenue, Brownsville, TX 78521. Owner of CARSTAR Collision Specialists of Brownsville, Joe Cantu, has been…
CARSTAR News
March 31, 2021
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Why OEM Certifications Matter

Why OEM Certifications Matter for Collision Repairers Original equipment manufacturer (OEM) repair guidelines have moved to the forefront of the industry in recent years. A variety of reasons have affected OEM repair guidelines in industry discussion. For instance, prominent lawsuits, new legislation, OE manufacturer concerns in protecting their brand and…
CARSTAR News
March 10, 2021
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CARSTAR Collision Repair Excellence Continues to Fuel Brand Growth

CARSTAR Collision Repair Excellence Continues to Fuel Brand Growth CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, continues focus on network performance into 2021. Despite the challenges presented in 2020, the network of independent owners within the CARSTAR family remained focused on its customers, community, and…
CARSTAR News
February 10, 2021
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CARSTAR Port Orchard Opens in Washington State

CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Port Orchard, located at 2005 Sidney Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366. This is the second CARSTAR facility for husband and wife duo Pat and Wendy Murray as well as Pat’s brother Tom. They…
CARSTAR News
January 27, 2021
Northeast

Robust Technology Platform Drives Today’s Successful Collision Repair Centers across the Northeast

Michael Oberholtzer, Director of Franchise Development, CARSTAR In the new world of “no-touch” customer service, remote learning, virtual estimating and centralized performance tracking, there is one consistent requirement – a robust technology platform. Without that strong foundation, it is challenging to meet the evolving demands of today’s – and tomorrow’s…
CARSTAR News
December 16, 2020
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CARSTAR Roe Body Shop Opens in Kansas City

CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Roe Body Shop, located at 4715 Roe Parkway, Roeland Park, KS 66205. This is the third CARSTAR facility for local repairer MJ Alagha, who also owns CARSTAR Crystal Lenexa and CARSTAR Crystal 135th…
CARSTAR News
December 16, 2020
Dealership Repair Centers

Robust Technology Platform Drives Today’s Successful Collision Repair Centers

Jeanette Frazier, Director of Franchise Development, CARSTAR Serving Auto Dealerships In the new world of “no-touch” customer service, remote learning, virtual estimating and centralized performance tracking, there is one consistent requirement – a robust technology platform. Without that strong foundation, it is challenging to meet the evolving demands of today’s…
CARSTAR News
December 16, 2020
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CARSTAR Westside Collision Opens in Lancaster, California

CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Westside Collision, located at 801 West Avenue K, Lancaster, CA 93534. Owner of CARSTAR Westside Collision, Sarkis Zhamkochian, has been involved in the collision repair industry for over 20 years with insurance carriers.…
CARSTAR News
December 16, 2020
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CARSTAR Chilton Auto Body Pleasanton Earns BMW Certification

CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, celebrates CARSTAR Chilton Auto Body Pleasanton earning its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) certification from BMW. The team at CARSTAR Chilton Auto Body Pleasanton is expertly trained in BMW’s latest repair methods and understands how to use original BMW…
CARSTAR News
December 16, 2020
Texas

Robust Technology Platform Drives Today’s Successful Collision Repair Centers across Texas  

Mitchell Lee, Director of Franchise Development, CARSTAR In the new world of “no-touch” customer service, remote learning, virtual estimating and centralized performance tracking, there is one consistent requirement – a robust technology platform. Without that strong foundation, it is challenging to meet the evolving demands of today’s – and tomorrow’s…
CARSTAR News
December 16, 2020
CARSTAR Resources

Consumer Insight Intelligence Guide

        Effective Marketing for Collision Repairers The collision repair industry has historically had a negative association because people assume repair facilities are dirty and poorly run. So to combat this, the collision industry has collectively worked together to build a positive reputation - one that an insurer…
CARSTAR News
August 12, 2020
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CARSTAR Precision Collision Auto Body Opens in Minnesota

CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Precision Collision Auto Body, located at 13928 233rd Street, Cold Spring, MN 56320. Gary Spychala, Erik Gebault and Mark Seidenstricker are the owners of CARSTAR Precision Collision Auto Body. The team has been…
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February 27, 2020
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Collision Repairers across North America Give Away Free Repairs

North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, CARSTAR, is giving away free repairs this February. CARSTAR locations across the U.S. and Canada have been surprising customers at the time of their vehicle return by footing the bill to celebrate #FREERepairFebruary. These customers, who are…
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February 25, 2020
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CARSTAR Opens New Store on East Coast

CARSTAR announced that it opened its 25th store in New York, CARSTAR Enterprise, located in Hollis, N.Y. Eddie Kusayev, owner of CARSTAR Enterprise, has been in the automotive industry his whole life. First working at his uncle’s mechanic business, Kusayev eventually moved into bodywork. From there, he quickly grew into…
hotdish
February 20, 2020
Auto Body News

FAMILIES RECEIVE REFURBISHED VEHICLES AT SEMA

Six deserving Las Vegas residents received gifts of refurbished vehicles to help them take care of their families, get to work, manage medical appointments and gain their much-desired independence. At the 2019 SEMA Show, the National Auto Body Council™ Recycled Rides® program joined forces with insurance carriers State Farm, Allstate,…
hotdish
February 14, 2020
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CARSTAR John’s Body Shop Opens in Poulsbo, WA

CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR John's Body Shop, located at 5795 NE Minder Road, Poulsbo, WA 98370. The facility opened as John’s Bodyworks in 1978 by John Ball. John’s nephew Joel Hanson grew up in this repair center,…
hotdish
February 13, 2020
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CARSTAR BILL ALEXANDER FORD OPENS IN YUMA, ARIZONA

CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Bill Alexander Ford, located at 801 E. 32nd Street Yuma, AZ 85365. Owned by Ryan Hancock, the same ownership group as Bill Alexander Ford-Lincoln, this facility is equipped with all of the state-of-the-art…
hotdish
December 11, 2019
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CARSTAR CELEBRATES RAISING $4 MILLION FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS

CARSTAR, North America’s leading provider of premier collision repairs, is celebrating a North American milestone of raising over $4 million for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy. “Our franchise family works tremendously hard to host events that raise valuable funds and awareness in their respective communities for cystic fibrosis,” says…
hotdish
December 5, 2019
Auto Body News

RAY’S CARSTAR AUTO BODY CELEBRATES 30TH ANNIVERSARY

Ray's CARSTAR Auto Body, located at 137 Terryville Rd, Bristol, CT, is proud to celebrate 30th year of business. Owner of this longstanding facility, Steve Merchant, has always enjoyed anything having to do with cars. With his dad owning the repair facility, Steve was able to start his career in…
hotdish
November 26, 2019
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CARSTAR MILLER AUTO BODY CONTRIBUTES TO HUGE SEMA 2019 WIN

CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, is proud to celebrate CARSTAR Miller Auto Body’s award winning work highlighted at the annual Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas this November. Approached by his friend Chris Hill, who was submitting his 2019 Toyota…
hotdish
November 20, 2019
Auto Body News

CARSTAR HOLDS FALL EDGE PERFORMANCE GROUP PROGRAMS AROUND U.S.

The CARSTAR proprietary EDGE Performance Group (EPG) wrapped up its 2019 CARSTAR EPG meetings this fall with meetings across the country, attracting hundreds of franchise partners, store team members and vendor partners. The CARSTAR EPG program continues to drive performance improvements across the CARSTAR network through national repair processes, performance…
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November 15, 2019
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CARSTAR SALUTES COLLISION REPAIR STUDENTS WHO EARNED SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH CARSTAR AND THE COLLISION REPAIR EDUCATION FOUNDATION

 CARSTAR Funds 20 Scholarships for the Industry’s Future Collision Repair Professionals for 2019 CHARLOTTE – CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, is supporting the next generation of collision repair professionals with a national scholarship program in conjunction with the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF). In 2019,…
tcerqua
August 26, 2019
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CARSTAR TO EXHIBIT AT 2019 SEMA SHOW

North America’s Premier Collision Repair Network to Host Owner, Partner and Development Events at World’s Most Influential Automotive Aftermarket Show CHARLOTTE — At this year’s SEMA show in Las Vegas, CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently-owned collision repair facilities, will host an exhibit on the show floor, located in the…
tcerqua
August 21, 2019
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CARSTAR Professional Staff Awarded I-CAR® Gold Class® Designation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (August 6, 2019) – CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, is proud to announce that its U.S. corporate operations and sales teams have earned the I-CAR Gold Class designation. Each member of CARSTAR’s U.S. operations and sales teams was required…
tcerqua
July 6, 2019
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Westland-Canton Michigan Welcomes New Premier Collision Repairer

CHARLOTTE, N.C., (June 11, 2019) – CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Collision of Westland – Canton, located at 39025 Warren Road, Westland, MI 48185. David Hildreth, owner of CARSTAR Collision of Westland – Canton, recently entered the collision…
tcerqua
June 11, 2019
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CARSTAR Celebrates Employee Appreciation Month

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 13, 2019) – CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, is surprising 30 of its collision repair technicians with a 3M™ File Belt Sander in celebration of employee appreciation month. CARSTAR’s employee appreciation is a part of the yearlong celebration…
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May 13, 2019
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CARSTAR Kutztown Opens in Berks County, Pennsylvania

CHARLOTTE (April 30, 2019) – CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Kutztown, located at 15827 Kutztown Road, Route 222, Maxatawny, PA 19538. Formerly Engelman's Auto Body, a trusted repair center that opened in the early nineties, this location was…
tcerqua
April 30, 2019
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CARSTAR 2019 Conference in Chicago: Acceleration

As it celebrates its 30th anniversary, CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, is planning a tremendous gathering for its North American franchise partners, vendors, insurance carriers and industry leaders in Chicago this summer. Continue Reading CARSTAR 2019 Conference in Chicago: Acceleration
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March 12, 2019
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CARSTAR Cornforth Campbell North Opens in the Evergreen State

CARSTAR Cornforth Campbell North Opens in the Evergreen State CARSTAR, North America’s largest multi-store network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Cornforth Campbell North, located at 407 East Main Ave., Puyallup, WA 98372. CARSTAR Cornforth Campbell, Kurt Johnson’s first facility, has an over 80-year history in…
pstroot
March 12, 2019
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Tatman’s CARSTAR Upholds Family Legacy with New Location

Tatman’s CARSTAR Upholds Family Legacy with New Location CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of Tatman’s CARSTAR, located at 701 N. Mattis Avenue, Champaign, IL 61821. His father opened up a collision repair center in 1959 and Tim Tatman, owner of…
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March 12, 2019
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CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body Opens in Pasadena

CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body Opens in Pasadena CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body, located at 2453 E. Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91107. Originally started in 1956 by their father, CARSTAR Douglas Auto Body’s owners Armen and…
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March 12, 2019
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CARSTAR Introduces the Collision Repair Industry to San Francisco 49ers Foundation STEM Leadership Institute

CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, introduced the collision repair industry to a group of remarkable seventh grade students part of the San Francisco 49ers Foundation’s STEM Leadership Institute, a six-year curriculum which works to prepare students with high academic potential for…
pstroot
March 12, 2019
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CARSTAR Proprietary EDGE Performance Group Set To Drive Network Performance And Profitability In 2019

The CARSTAR proprietary EDGE Performance Group will continue to drive performance improvements across the CARSTAR network through national repair processes, performance standards, and focused training on delivering those standards. To provide hands-on training, CARSTAR hosts zone-aligned regional EDGE Performance Group (EPG) meetings to allow more CARSTAR franchise partners to participate…
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March 12, 2019
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CARSTAR’s Largest Multi-Store Owner Celebrates Grand Opening

CARSTAR Chilton Auto Body Santa Clara hosts grand opening event; presents donation to San Francisco 49ers Foundation for STEM education CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, hosted a grand opening event in celebration of its largest multi-store owner joining the CARSTAR family.…
pstroot
March 2, 2019
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Continued West Coast Growth for CARSTAR

CARSTAR, North America’s leading provider of premier collision repairs, is experiencing rapid store growth across the West Coast. CARSTAR started off 2018 with one location in San Jose, and over the past year has grown to 22 facilities across Northern California. Which each location locally owned and operated, these collision…
pstroot
March 1, 2019
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A Moment with Michael Macaluso

We found a moment with Michael Macaluso, President of CARSTAR for North America, to learn more about his history, thoughts on the industry and future plans. Continue Reading A Moment with Michael Macaluso
pstroot
February 20, 2019
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CARSTAR Russo’s Collision Opens with Plans to Continue Growth

CARSTAR Russo’s Collision Opens with Plans to Continue Growth CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announced the opening of its 15th Pennsylvania location, CARSTAR Russo’s Collision, located at 18 Crozerville Road, Aston, PA 19014.Having grown up in a collision repair facility, CARSTAR Russo’s Collision owner…
pstroot
February 8, 2019
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Performance in CARSTAR Drives Corporate Growth

Performance in CARSTAR Drives Corporate Growth CARSTAR, North America’s leading premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announces company-wide leadership realignment and promotions as it plans for strategic growth. Following a record year of performance, CARSTAR has plans to accelerate its growth as it enters its 30th year of business.…
pstroot
February 8, 2019
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Exclusive Regional Operational Support

The strength of the CARSTAR system and a key differentiator from its competitors are the field operations support. Unique in their training and role responsibilities, area managers of operations and zone directors ensure facilities in their territory uphold the CARSTAR reputation in-store. CARSTAR seeks to hire operational support staff who…
pstroot
January 29, 2019
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Growth in the Right Way

Across North America, the industry’s consolidation rates have yet to slow. Knowing that the trend is continuing at this pace, insurers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) alike are finding a multitude of benefits in working with multi-store operators (MSOs), like CARSTAR. Providing benefits of scale, consistency and accountability, CARSTAR is…
pstroot
January 29, 2019
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CARSTAR Celebrates 30 Remarkable Years of Business

Collision repair leader enters milestone anniversary year with plans to celebrate throughout 2019 CARSTAR, North America’s leading provider of premier collision repairs, is celebrating its 30th year of business, with plans to only accelerate its rapid growth. Marking this momentous anniversary, CARSTAR has plans to honor this occasion with new initiatives…
pstroot
January 23, 2019
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CARSTAR Offers Insurance Outlook for 2019

While the landscape of the collision repair industry is expected to consistently grow this year, that growth is likely to come from shops who are able to expand their businesses and open new locations, improve their efficiency and build their insurance relationships.  That is the focus of the CARSTAR U.S. Insurance team…
pstroot
January 17, 2019