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 day raising more than $100,000 for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and local charities in Canada.

“We are overjoyed by this incredible achievement and the success of this year’s Soaps it Up event,” said Sam Mercanti, President and CEO of CARSTAR Automotive Canada. “Together with the U.S. locations, we surpassed the 4,000 car goal commissioned by Guinness by more than 50 per cent to earn this world record title. Most importantly raise funds and awareness for the charities involved.”

This year marked the sixth anniversary for the CARSTAR Soaps it Up fundraising events in Canada and was the first year that the U.S. locations participated in the car wash event. In Canada, over $100,000 was raised in support of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and local charities across the country.

Cystic fibrosis is the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians. A devastating disease, cystic fibrosis attacks primarily the lungs and the digestive system and requires a daily regime of intensive physical therapy and medications. There are approximately 3,500 people across Canada who live with cystic fibrosis.

CARSTAR Collison Repair Centres in Canada have been a proud supporter of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation since learning that a granddaughter of a franchisee was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. In the last nine years, more than $1.6 million has been raised by CARSTAR Automotive Canada to help find a cure.

“This honour is shared amongst our customers, franchisees, employees and partners in Canada and the U.S. and is a reflection of the hard work and dedication put forth by all of our franchisees,” said Mercanti. “We are extremely thankful for their commitment and support to put on such great events each year in their local communities and congratulate them on a job well done!”

Sponsors for CARSTAR Soaps it Up include: 3M Canada; Quiznos; Nolitours; King Rose Travel; The dac Group and AIR MILES®.

About CARSTAR Automotive Canada
CARSTAR is the largest and fastest growing automotive repair franchise network with over 400 locations in North America. Founded in Hamilton, Ontario in 1995, CARSTAR Automotive Canada Inc. has grown from eight to over 130 locations throughout 10 provinces. Within Canada, CARSTAR repairs approximately 100,000 vehicles per year with the highest rates of customer satisfaction. Through a variety of fundraising initiatives, CARSTAR, its franchisees, partners and employees have raised over $1.6 million for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. For more information, please visit CARSTAR at www.carstar.ca.

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For more information, please contact:

Sharon Welch
CARSTAR Automotive Canada
1-800-701-9452 ext. 290
swelch@carstar.ca