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 highest quality service and customer care in the collision repair industry.

Wayne Minogue, owner of CARSTAR Collision-London East, also owns Lawrence CARSTAR Collision located on Wonderland Road in London. He has been a part of the CARSTAR family for over 7 years and is now one of its most successful franchisees. This history with CARSTAR made his decision to open another franchise much easier.

“When the opportunity to purchase another CARSTAR location in London was presented to me, there was no question in my mind whether or not to do it,” said Minogue. “Associating with a brand that stands for quality and integrity is essential to a successful business.”

This latest addition to the CARSTAR family is the third location in London and is located in the growing east end of the city. It’s location on Firestone Blvd. will draw customers not only from London, but also from neighbouring communities such as Dorchester and Belmont.

Minogue is currently in the process of training the new repair centre to reach ICAR Gold standard by September 2008 and plans are in place to meet ISO 9000 requirements in 2008.

“It’s so important to me to be able to provide my customers with the best possible service and quality,” said Minogue. “Anyone who knows me will tell you that I am so fussy about the vehicles that leave my store. I want every customer to be satisfied and feel good about their decision to choose CARSTAR.”

CARSTAR has built a reputation across Canada for superior quality and high levels of customer satisfaction. It is estimated that only the top five per cent of collision repair centres in Canada would even qualify for a CARSTAR franchise.

“We’re thrilled to welcome this new location in London to the CARSTAR network,” said Larry Jefferies, Executive VP, CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. “Wayne has been very successful with his current location and we look forward to supporting him on launching the London East location.”

Minogue and his staff participate in many fundraising activities throughout the year, including participation in national campaigns such as the CARSTAR ‘Soaps it Up’ for Cystic Fibrosis National Car Wash Day. On a local level, his location also supports the Y for Kids and the London Skating Club-Synchronicity.

Jim Goarley, with over 25 years of experience in the industry will be managing the location with the assistance of Wayne Minogue. CARSTAR Collision–London East is now open and is located at 46 Firestone Blvd. Hours of operation are Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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About CARSTAR Automotive Canada
CARSTAR is the only nationwide quality collision repair network in the country – and CARSTAR is the fastest growing automotive franchise in North America, with 300 locations. Founded in Hamilton, Ontario in 1995, CARSTAR Automotive Canada has grown from eight to over 115 locations in just thirteen years. CARSTAR repairs approximately one in 20 vehicles in Canada – 6,000 vehicles per month – with high rates of customer satisfaction. For more information, please visit CARSTAR at www.carstar.ca

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For more information please contact:
Lisa Mercanti-Ladd
Director of Marketing
CARSTAR Automotive Canada
1.800.701.9452 ext.234
lmercanti-ladd@carstar.ca

Lauren McConnell
PraxisPR
905-949-8255 ext. 227
lauren@praxispr.ca