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CARSTAR hosts Immersion Conference for new franchisees

New franchisees came from all across North America for the first CARSTAR Immersion Conference. The sessions include a number of shop tours, including CARSTAR Rymal Road in Hamilton, Ontario.

By Mike Davey Hamilton, Ontario — December 6, 2016 — Running a business is tough, but a new training initiative by CARSTAR is designed to help new franchisees hit the ground running. It’s an intensive, three-day course that promises to bring shop owners who are new to CARSTAR up to speed on many of the […]

Inside View: Michael Macaluso and Jose R. Costa on the CARSTAR Canada acquisition

Jose R. Costa, President of Driven Brand's Paint and Collision division (left), and Michael Macaluso, President of CARSTAR Canada.

By Jeff Sanford Hamilton, Ontario — December 4, 2015 — The news broke late in the day on Wednesday. Major auto franchise company, Driven Brands, will acquire CARSTAR Canada in a deal that is being hailed as a major success by both parties. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Negotiations have been ongoing for […]

CARSTAR Midtown refurbishes van for Good Shepherd

Rick Yates (right) hands over the key to the refurbished van to Brother MacPhee, Executive Director of Good Shepherd.

Hamilton, Ontario — September 24, 2014 — Just months after taking ownership of CARSTAR Midtown Hamilton on Ferguson Avenue South in Hamilton, Rick and Wendy Yates have made another important investment, this time in their community. “When we first took ownership of this location, we knew that to bring the business back up to its […]

CARSTAR raises over $21,000 for CF Canada at annual Charity Classic

CARSTAR raises over $21,000 for CF Canada at annual Charity Classic

Hamilton, Ontario — June 26, 2015 — The 22nd annual CARSTAR Charity Golf Classic took place at Glendale Golf & Country Club in Hamilton, bringing together CARSTAR franchise partners, insurance and vendor partners as well as CARSTAR corporate staff and executives.   The tournament raised over $21,000 for CARSTAR’s national charity of choice, Cystic Fibrosis […]

CARSTAR announces new Director of Business Development

  Goodwin brings over 20 years of industry experience to CARSTAR.   Hamilton, Ontario – October 15, 2014 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada has appointed Bill Goodwin as new Director of Business Development. Goodwin will take on the task of leading CARSTAR’s business development strategies and team, while working alongside regional directors and managers across Canada. With a background in the […]

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