PIONEERS OF PROGRESS
Behind the booming success of CARSTAR Don-Mor’s ‘repair village’ Story by ALLISON ROGERS The builders of the earth’s first settlements were likely unaware they were crafting a village—something that would become an integral piece of groundwork for the social structures shaping human civilization. Similarly, when Don Morton opened the doors to Don-Mor 45 years ago, […]
Olympic Efforts: CARSTAR Johnny K Group hosts ‘JKCG Olympics’ staff appreciation day supporting Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Edmonton, Alberta — On Sept. 14, CARSTAR Ellerslie, part of the CARSTAR Johnny K Group, held an Olympic-themed Staff Appreciation Day–dubbed the JKCG Olympics–where staff competed in a variety of activities to foster team spirit and camaraderie. Johnny Kloeckes, owner of six CARSTAR locations in the Edmonton, Alta., area, spearheaded this event. An advocate for […]
Marking Milestones: CARSTAR opens new location in Montreal
Montreal, Quebec – CARSTAR has announced the opening of CARSTAR Montreal-Ouest, located at 5905 rue Saint-Jacques, in Montreal, Que. Formerly known as Carrosserie Auto Rennspa Inc., CARSTAR Montreal-Ouest, owned by Zaven Boodaghians, has been serving the communities of Côtes-des-Neiges, NDG and Côte-St-Luc since 2011. Looking to expand their reach for their best-in-class collision repair service, […]
Restore the Star: CARSTAR staff, owners and industry partners discuss strategies for driving growth, maximizing profitability
Toronto, Ontario — In a powerful gathering in Toronto, an elite group of CARSTAR owners and managers from across the nation convened to chart the course for the future. This strategic summit, dubbed ‘Restore the Star’, brought together some of the brightest minds in the CARSTAR family and key industry partners, all focused on one […]
Salute to Sunridge: CARSTAR celebrates new facility; Calgary Sunridge now operated by Kaizen Automotive Group
Calgary, Alberta – CARSTAR has announced the grand opening of CARSTAR Sunridge, formerly Sunridge Collision and Glass, located at 2701 32nd Ave. NE, in Calgary, Alta. Kaizen Automotive Group, which owns and operates CARSTAR Fort McMurray, CARSTAR Strathmore, Carstar Calgary NE and CARSTAR Calgary Blackfoot (Shaw), will now be operating CARSTAR Calgary Sunridge. “We have […]
Saputo Signings: Joe Saputo acquires CARSTAR Guelph and CARSTAR Oakville East
Toronto, Ontario — Joe Saputo, CARSTAR MSO with now four facilities in the Ontario area, has recently announced the acquisition of CARSTAR Guelph and CARSTAR Oakville East. Joe Saputo, who was named the 2023 CARSTAR franchisee of the year, has had a longstanding career in the industry. Saputo’s parents, Sam and Rose, were in the […]
Wash ‘n Roll: CARSTAR Okotoks raises over $1,300 for cystic fibrosis research
Okotoks, Alberta – CARSTAR Okotoks hosted a charity car wash on July 13 at their location, raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The event had over 120 attendees who brought their vehicles. In just four hours, the group raised over $1,300 in donations for the cause. In addition to the car wash, the event featured […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Kelowna celebrates grand opening with charitable car wash for Kelowna Minor Football Association and Cystic Fibrosis Canada, raises $2,000
Kelowna, British Columbia — CARSTAR Kelowna, located at 920 Leathead Rd. #6, Kelowna, B.C., celebrated the grand opening of its facility with a charity car wash raising $2,000 in funds for the Kelowna Minor Football Association and Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The new centre is a 10,000 square foot facility that is equipped with the latest […]
Day Three: CARSTAR Canada wraps up national conference
Victoria, British Columbia — CARSTAR Canada’s Velocity National Conference closed out today with a Vendor Trade Show in the afternoon, followed by an evening 90s-themed formal where CARSTAR stores received well-earned honours from the past year of operations. The event started bright and early with an industry breakfast before keynote speaker Dr. Kimberley Amirault Ryan […]
Continuing Velocity: Day Two recap of the CARSTAR Canada’s Velocity conference
Victoria, British Columbia – CARSTAR Canada continued its 30th anniversary celebration in Victoria, BC at the 2024 CARSTAR Conference: Velocity! Day Two was filled with leadership and partner presentations, along with a Restore the Star panel. “Today’s presentations and breakout sessions focus on how we and our partners can provide our franchise network the tools […]
