Hamilton, ON - June 18, 2010 – Abracadabra! CARSTAR Collision Centres have once again made magic happen for children in need across North-America for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Make-A-Wish Foundation in the U.S. as well as local fundraising groups. Final numbers show that volunteer
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Hamilton, ON, May 6, 2010 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc is pleased to announce, it is the recipient of the Silver award in the 2010 Canadian Franchise Association’s (CFA) highly distinguished Award of Excellence in Franchising. The most paramount honour in Canadian franchising, this award recogni
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CARSTAR Collision Centres launch accident check list as Canadians get ready for busy March Break travel season Hamilton, ON – March 8, 2010 – Survey results released today show that only 45 per cent of Canadian drivers feel that they are very prepared to immediately take the proper steps required a
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Hamilton, Ontario, December 21, 2009 – Two CARSTAR owners will become part of history, by carrying the Olympic torch in the Vancouver 2010 Torch Relay. Last week Paul Appleman of CARSTAR Port Hope was chosen to be one of 12,000 Torch Bearers creating a path of northern lights along the 45,000 kilome
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December 8, 2009, Hamilton, Ontario – CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc is pleased to announce, the reopening of our Perth location. Assuming ownership of the newly renovated CARSTAR Perth is Arnold Dixon owner of CARSTAR Brockville as well as the Kia of Brockville dealership. A revamped and newly e
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Hamilton, ON, November 24, 2009 – Hamilton’s own CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc., the country’s largest network of high quality collision repair centres, kicked off a special anniversary while raising money for an important cause. Last Friday, at their annual Casino Night gala in support of the Cana
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Hamilton, ON, November 5, 2009 – After nearly 15 years in business, CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. celebrates another milestone. CARSTAR is the proud recipient in the prestigious MarCom Platinum Awards 2009 Competition. This is the first time the Hamilton, Ontario based company has been given such a
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Hamilton, ON, November 3, 2009 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. is pleased to announce its newest location in Kelowna, British Columbia. CARSTAR Kelowna, located at 690 McCurdy Road, is the fifth location in British Columbia and one of the most recent additions to CARSTAR’s network of over 130 locat
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November 2, 2009 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. is pleased to announce, Yves Robichaud has been appointed to the position of Market Development Manager (MDM) for the province of Quebec. Yves officially commenced his new role on October 26, 2009. He will help build strong relationships with CAR
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Hamilton, Ontario, October 29th, 2009 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. is pleased to announce it has signed its 15th location in Montréal-North, Quebec. CARSTAR Montréal Avenue Lausanne, located at 9934 Lausanne, is the most recent addition to CARSTAR’s network of more than 130 franchises operating
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October 9, 2009, Hamilton, ON - CARTSAR Automotive Canada Inc. is pleased to announce, Dan Pye has been appointed to the position of Market Development Manager in the GTA and Eastern Ontario. Dan officially commenced his new role on September 28th, 2009. He will help to build strong relationship
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Hamilton, ON, September 11, 2009 - CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. is pleased to announce, Dennis Concordia has been awarded the Senior Human Resources Professional (SHRP) designation by the Human Resources Professional Association of Canada. Dennis is one of the first HR professionals in the nation
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Delegates From Across Canada Meet In The Olympic City of Vancouver For The 12th Annual CARSTAR Industry Conference Hamilton, ON, August 20th , 2009 – “What gets measured, gets done.” One of the profound statements made by Sam Mercanti, President and CEO of CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. Mr. Merca
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Hamilton, August 6, 2009 – In response to the frequent increasing occurrences of hail and extreme weather conditions, CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. has just signed an exclusive partnership with Canadian Hail Repair Inc. The purpose of this new national agreement is to provide CARSTAR with first re
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Hamilton, ON – June 25, 2009 – On Saturday, June 20, more than 140 CARSTAR Collision Centres in Canada and the U.S. washed more than 6,000 cars, earning the Guinness World Record title for the largest car wash. Over 80 Canadian CARSTAR locations participated in the Soaps it Up National Car Wash da
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Hamilton, ON – June 17, 2009 – More than 140 CARSTAR Collision Centres in Canada and U.S. will participate in the Soaps it Up National Car Wash day this Saturday, June 20, 2009 to raise funds for charity and earn a place in the record books. Volunteers will wash more than 4,000 cars in eight hours a
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More than 125 Soaps it Up events to take place throughout Canada and U.S. to help those in need and earn worldwide bragging rights Hamilton, ON – May 6, 2009 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada announced today the company’s intention to set a Guinness World Record by washing more than 4,000 cars in eigh
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CARSTAR Automotive Canada celebrates the grand opening of its newest location, CARSTAR Express. On Thursday, April 23rd, from 4:00 to 9:00 PM, CARSTAR Express Hamilton located at 1655 Main St. West, is inviting all its business partners to join them for an evening of wining and dining to celebrate
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New advertising campaign provides new options in collision repair Hamilton, ON, April 9, 2009 –Through a new advertising campaign, CARSTAR is challenging consumers in the province of British Columbia to consider another option when it comes to auto collision repair services. This option provides
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Quebec Woman rises to CARSTAR Challenge Hit Us With Your Best Shot Photo Contest Crowns a Winner! Hamilton ON, February 2nd, 2009 – The first ever CARSTAR “Hit Us With Your Best Shot” Photo contest was a success as we have chosen a winner. Out of hundreds that uploaded a photo of their “best ga
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Hamilton, ON, December 10, 2008 - CARSTAR Automotive Canada, the country’s largest network of high-quality collision repair centres, is holding a unique contest to help tackle a deadly illness and raise money for a good cause. The first ever “CARSTAR Hit Us With Your Best Shot Photo Contest” encoura
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Hamilton ON, December 9, 2008 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada, the country’s largest network of high-quality collision repair centres, is now giving its consumers greater choice when it comes to getting their vehicles repaired. CARSTAR Express is a newest business endeavour of CARSTAR and it caters to t
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Cheque for $117,500 presented at Casino Gala Event Hamilton, ON, November 27, 2008 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada, the country’s largest network of high-quality collision repair centres, proved once again that through team work and commitment anything is possible. Last Friday, at an annual charity g
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This Halloween, keep your children out of the dark by purchasing a FrightLites® glow stick Hamilton, ON – October 1, 2008 – The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) and CARSTAR Collision Repair Centres are teaming up to help make this Halloween safer, while at the same time supporting the f
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For Immediate Release HAMILTON, ON – July 11, 2008 – Hundreds of CARSTAR franchisees and volunteers helped raise over $80,000 for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) and other local fundraising groups at the fifth annual CARSTAR ‘Soaps it Up!’ for Cystic Fibrosis National Car Wash’ Day
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Hamilton, Ontario – July 4th, 2008 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada is pleased to announce two new franchises in Alberta. The addition of these two locations increases CARSTAR’s presence in the province, to a total of 12 locations. Capital CARSTAR Collision in Edmonton and Wrinkles CARSTAR Collision in H
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Hamilton, ON – January 31st, 2008 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada announced today the appointment of Dave Lush to the newly-created position of Chief Operating Officer. The new position was created to ensure that CARSTAR Automotive Canada is poised for its next phase in company growth and long-term sust
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Hamilton, ON – January 29, 2008 – Sam Mercanti, President & CEO of CARSTAR Automotive Canada, was recognized as a finalist for the 2007 Hamilton Citizen of the Year Award. The Citizen of the Year Award is provided to those who have performed voluntary acts in the Hamilton Community, over and abo
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Windsor, ON – Monday, January 28, 2008 – Windsor CARSTAR Collision is proud to announce the launch of CARSTAR on Manning, an innovative Service Centre providing superior customer service in a convenient, centrally located facility. The CARSTAR on Manning Service Centre is situated on Manning Road i
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Hamilton, Ontario –November 26th, 2007 – Ontario Auto Collision CARSTAR on Gage Avenue in Hamilton announced today that D’Angelo Auto Body in Hamilton will team up with their organization. Both D’Angelo Auto Body and Ontario Auto Collision CARSTAR have been operating their repair centres in the Hami
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Hamilton, Ontario – November 26th, 2007 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newest franchise today in Richmond Hill, Ontario just north of Toronto. CARSTAR Collision–Richmond Hill is part of a network of over 115 CARSTAR locations across the country, and is de
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Hamilton, Ontario – November 25thth, 2007 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada announced today the grand opening of a new franchise in London, Ontario. CARSTAR Collision–London East is the most recent addition to the network of over 115 CARSTAR locations across the country and is dedicated to providing the h
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Hamilton, ON – October 15, 2007 – The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) and CARSTAR Collision Repair Centres are calling for superheroes young and old to help make this Halloween safer, while championing the fight against cystic fibrosis. “This Halloween season, buy your little heroes a
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HAMILTON, ON – August 22, 2007 – Over 350 people congregated in Niagara Falls, Ontario for the 10th annual CARSTAR Industry Conference. The conference took place from August 15-17 and attracted CARSTAR franchisees and their families, corporate employees, insurance and vendor partners. The confer
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HAMILTON, ON – August 7th, 2007 – As part of an aggressive growth strategy to expand operations to more than 200 locations across Canada, CARSTAR Automotive Canada is proud to announce the newest member of its family: Autobahn CARSTAR Collision in Calgary, Alberta. The addition of Autobahn CARSTA
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Hamilton, ON – Monday, December 4th, 2006 – CARSTAR Automotive Canada and franchisee Doug Russell celebrated the official grand opening of a new state-of-the art facility in St. John’s, Newfoundland this week. The location was constructed to house the quickly growing St. John’s CARSTAR Collision fra
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