Service Record: U.S. army veteran opens 1,000th repair facility under Driven Brands banner in Little Rock, Ark.
Toronto, Ontario — An auto body shop in Little Rock, Ark. just helped Driven Brands reach a major milestone, as the opening of CARSTAR Patriot Auto Body Little Rock marks the thousandth collision centre under the belt of the global auto repair group. The new facility will be headed up by a figure that Driven […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Strathmore reopens
Strathmore, Alberta — The CARSTAR banner of collision repair centres is proud to announce that the same folks you’ve grown to trust for repairs in Strathmore, Alta. are still very much around and working out of a brand new facility inside Strathmore Ford. Operating manager, Janece Crocker, and director of operations, Steve Billings, have a […]
CARSTAR Does Calibration: CARSTAR, Uniban host ADAS information event
Hamilton, Ontario — Last Week, Collision Repair magazine visited Driven Brands’ Canadian headquarters in Hamilton, Ont. for an ADAS and calibration training event, where Bill Davidge, CARSTAR’s director of innovation and technology, and Willy Williams, Uniban’s technical trainer, delivered an in-depth presentation and demonstration. Attendees included collision repair facility owners, staff, and insurers representing various […]
HONKY TONK HOLIDAY
CARSTAR gathers franchisees, partners in Nashville for National Conference Story and photos by ALLISON ROGERS CARSTAR rounded up its franchisees and industry partners in Nashville this summer, where the company’s more than 700 American and Canadian stores were represented. Held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort from July 13 through 15, attendees were treated to days […]
Showin’ Off: A tour of CARSTAR Newmarket’s new digs
Newmarket, Ontario — Last week, Collision Repair mag visited CARSTAR Newmarket to celebrate the business’ move to a brand-new location. Owned and operated by the Deokinandan family–Bisram, Romena, Ashley and Ryan–CARSTAR Newmarket’s new 929 sq. m. (10,000 sq. ft.) location at 445 Harry Walker Parkway in Newmarket, Ont., is equipped with a brand-new Blowtherm booth, […]
A Grand Affair: CARSTAR Newmarket celebrates sparkling new location
Newmarket, Ontario — Last Friday, CARSTAR Newmarket celebrated its move to a spiffy new location with some impressive new equipment. Equipped with Glasurit 100 line and a state-of-the-art Blowtherm booth, CARSTAR Newmarket owners the Deokinandan family are ready to wow customers with their friendly–and speedy–service. The family has been part of the CARSTAR fold for […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Kitchener Centre
Kitchener, Ontario — The CARSTAR Canada Network has announced the opening of a new location in Kitchener, Ontario at 1620 King Street East. Michael Leung, owner of CARSTAR Kitchener Centre, has managed a collision repair shop since 1981, building a successful career of more than 40 years in the auto body and collision industry. After […]
In Memoriam: Guerino Mercanti, founder of Mercanti Bros. Auto Body Repair
Hamilton, Ontario — Collision Repair magazine is saddened to hear that Guerino Mercanti, founder of CARSTAR Canada, has died following a six-year battle with dementia. Mercanti grew up with his two brothers and nephew in Hamilton, founding Mercanti Bros Auto Body Repair, the predecessor to CARSTAR Collision and Ontario Auto Collision. He regularly came by […]
From their Family, to Yours: CARSTAR Newmarket cystic fibrosis charity car wash happening Sat.
Newmarket, Ontario — Come for the car wash, stay for the giveaway of rare stuffed animals, as CARSTAR Newmarket gears up to host its annual charity car wash to support cystic fibrosis research, back Saturday after a three-year COVID-induced hiatus. Owner and finance director of CARSTAR Newmarket, Romena Deokinandan says she is thrilled to be […]
Winner’s Circle: Kember family honoured as CARSTAR Canada Franchisee of the Year
Nashville, Tennessee — CARSTAR recognized its top franchise partners in Canada and the U.S. last week during the company’s annual CARSTAR Conference, held at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, Tenn. CARSTAR Canada awarded the title of 2022 Franchisee of the Year to the CARSTAR Centennial Auto Group, led by Ezra, David […]
