CARSTAR expands in Quebec with CARSTAR Mercier
Mercier, Quebec — January 4, 2018 — CARSTAR Collision and Glass Service is expanding its network in Quebec with the opening of CARSTAR Mercier. The facility is owned by Robert and Alex Leduc, and was formerly operated as Carrosserie Robert. Roger Leduc first opened the 4,550-square-foot repair facility more than 45 years ago. Since then, […]
CARSTAR expands in New Brunswick with CARSTAR Tracadie
New Brunswick, Tracadie — January 3, 2017 — CARSTAR recently announced the addition of CARSTAR Tracadie to its North American network. Reginald Brideau, who has nearly 40 years of collision repair industry experience, owns the facility. It is located at 1024 Route 370, Leech, New Brunswick. “Holding myself and my business to the highest […]
Cobourg dealerships come together to invest in collision centre
By Erin McLaughlin and Tom Davis Cobourg, Ontario — December 13, 2017 — A group of dealerships in Cobourg and Port Hope have joined forces to open their very own bodyshop – Northumberland Collision Centre. The announcement indicates a change for the industry, a shift away from the independently owned or banner business. Located just […]
Ontario CARSTAR expands in Stouffville, Ontario
By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — November 6, 2017 — Pat Savella and his son Patrick recently opened CARSTAR Stouffville in the heart of downtown Stouffville, Ontario. Already committed to providing premier collision repairs and outstanding customer service, Pat and his son have taken it one step further by making this a “green” facility. “Providing exceptional customer […]
Fire damages vehicles at shop in BC
Victoria, British Columbia — December 5, 2016 — The Victoria Fire Department responded to a fire early Friday morning that damaged nine vehicles at Quality Collision Repair on N. Navarro St., according to a report in the Victoria Advocate. Victoria’s Fire Marshal, Tom Legler, said the fire was under control by about 5:15 a.m., according […]
CarVue launches free version of its management system
By Jeff Sanford Reading, England — September 8, 2015 — A UK company has launched a new digital shop management system that is very good news for small shop owners—the basic version is absolutely free. The trend among software vendors in many sectors has been to offer at least the most basic version of programs […]
