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Toby Cerqua

CARSTAR and Uniban Team MembersAuto Body News

Undisputed Collision and Glass Leader in Canada

Driven Brands, the world’s largest and most diverse automotive aftermarket business is beginning to lay the foundation of a complete collision and glass offering in Canada, which was proudly on display at CCIF. CARSTAR, Canada’s largest premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities joined directly with sister company, Uniban,…
Toby Cerqua
February 5, 2020
CARSTAR 2019 HighlightsAuto Body News

Premier Collision Repair Leader Celebrates Banner Year

CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, caps off a banner year to close out its 30th anniversary celebrations. CARSTAR owners experienced an average of 20 per cent sales growth across North America, which translates into over $1 billion in profitability. The CARSTAR family also…
Toby Cerqua
January 8, 2020
CARSTAR Orillia (Exterior)Welcome to the Family

CARSTAR Orillia Opens in Orillia, Ontario

CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, is celebrating the opening of CARSTAR Orillia, located at 4252 Wainman Line, Orillia Ontario, L3V 6H2. Owner of CARSTAR Orillia, Rob Bromley, has been in the collision repair industry for over 25 years. Starting his career working on…
Toby Cerqua
January 7, 2020
Auto Body News

Supporting the Edmonton Food Bank this Holiday Season

Edmonton area CARSTAR locations in partnership with the Edmonton Insurance Association teamed up to donate over 3,740lbs of food and over $700 in cash to Edmonton’s Food Bank. This is the Edmonton Insurance Association’s (EIA) 29th year participating in raising food and fund donations for Edmonton’s Food Bank. CARSTAR joined…
Toby Cerqua
December 17, 2019
Welcome to the Family

CARSTAR Barrhaven Opens in the Ottawa Region

CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Barrhaven, located at 550 Dealership Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K2J 6H8. This is the third CARSTAR facility for the Myers Automotive Group who also owns 14 dealerships in the…
Toby Cerqua
December 11, 2019
Auto Body News

Over $4 Million Raised for Cystic Fibrosis

CARSTAR, North America’s leading provider of premier collision repairs, is celebrating a North American milestone of raising over $4 million for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy. “Our franchise family works tremendously hard to host events that raise valuable funds and awareness in their respective communities for cystic fibrosis,” says…
Toby Cerqua
December 5, 2019
Auto Body News

Impactful Fall EDGE Performance Group Meetings

CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, celebrates a successful round of EDGE Performance Group meetings this fall. These biannual coast-to-coast meetings bring together each CARSTAR location within its respected zone to engage in financial focus groups and do a deep dive into best practices…
Toby Cerqua
November 20, 2019
Nouvelles de carrosserie

Juin est le mois CARSTAR brille

Juin est le mois CARSTAR brille! Chaque année en juin, les centres CARSTAR à travers l’Amérique du Nord célèbrent le mois CARSTAR brille! C’est une période que CARSTAR consacre à la collecte de fonds précieux et à la sensibilisation à sa cause caritative, la fibrose kystique (FK). Les centres organisent diverses activités…
Toby Cerqua
November 18, 2019
Nouvelles de carrosserie

Conseils de conduite d’été

Conseils de conduite d’été  Alors que les Canadiens chérissent les quelques mois de belle chaleur estivale, bon nombre à travers le pays se lancent dans un grand voyage sur les routes canadiennes pour profiter de vacances d’été. Si vous vous rendez au chalet, à la plage ou si vous souhaitez…
Toby Cerqua
November 18, 2019
Nouvelles de carrosserie

CARSTAR Honore les Contributions de ses Partenaires Franchisés de Partout à Travers L’Amérique Du Nord à sa Souscription pour lutter contre la Fibrose Kystique

Le mois CARSTAR brille annuel de juin s’achève avec de généreuses contributions pour la recherche, les soins et le soutien au Canada et aux États-Unis Lors de la conférence CARSTAR Accélération 2019 à Chicago, les centres CARSTAR de partout à travers les États-Unis et le Canada ont participé à leur marche de charité annuelle…
Toby Cerqua
November 18, 2019
Nouvelles de carrosserie

CARSTAR franchit une nouvelle étape avec le lancement de son 700e centre de réparation de carrosserie en Amérique du Nord

L'ouverture de CARSTAR Montrose en Californie démontre bien la croissance accélérée du réseau CARSTAR poursuit son expansion à travers l’Amérique du Nord et réalise aujourd'hui un exploit de taille en ouvrant son 700e centre, CARSTAR Montrose, situé au 2604, avenue Honolulu à Montrose en Californie. CARSTAR, le réseau de carrossiers à…
Toby Cerqua
November 18, 2019
Nouvelles de carrosserie

Lorsqu’un nouveau véhicule offre une technologie de pointe et des dispositifs de sécurité, il peut également nécessiter des réparations plus complexes et plus coûteuses après un accident

CARSTAR recommande d’effectuer des recherches sur la facilité de réparation du véhicule avant de l’acheter L’automne est l’une des saisons les plus occupées en matière d’achats de véhicules neufs. Beaucoup de nouveaux modèles sont lancés et les différentes options sont intéressantes. Les véhicules d’aujourd’hui sont équipés de plus de technologies…
Toby Cerqua
November 18, 2019
Auto Body News

Honouring Local Canadian Service Members this Remembrance Day

Participating CARSTAR locations from across Canada are offering veterans and active duty members a free windshield treatment in honour of Remembrance Day. Retired Warrant Officer, with 21 years of service in various posts across Canada, Steve Ivankovic, welcomes gestures local business owners offer to show their gratitude. “Whenever members of…
Toby Cerqua
November 5, 2019
Owner Spotlight

Family Run Auto Repair Centre Wins Local Award

Local premier collision repair centre continues to exceed customer expectations by earning local Readers Choice Awards for the sixth year in a row. CARSTAR Bridgewater, has been in the community for over 10 years. Facility owner, Kevin Emino, has been in the industry for almost 40 years. Together, he and…
Toby Cerqua
October 29, 2019
Welcome to the Family

CARSTAR Vaudreuil Opens in Vaudreuil Quebec

CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Vaudreuil, located on highway 40 at 115 Joseph-Carrier, Vaudreuil, QC, J7V 5V5. The Magnan Group owns CARSTAR Vaudreuil. This team is lead by Patrice Magnan, who also owns…
Toby Cerqua
October 10, 2019
Bienvenue à la famille

CARSTAR Vaudreuil ouvre ses portes à Vaudreuil au Québec

CARSTAR, le plus important réseau de centres de réparation de carrosserie et de vitres d’auto, de propriétaires-exploitants indépendants, est fier d’annoncer l’ouverture de CARSTAR Vaudreuil, situé à un jet de pierre de l’autoroute Félix-Leclerc, soit au 115 rue Joseph-Carrier à Vaudreuil. Le groupe Magnan est propriétaire de CARSTAR Vaudreuil. Cette…
Toby Cerqua
October 1, 2019
CARSTAR Don Golden's (Exterior)Welcome to the Family

CARSTAR Don Golden’s Opens in Grand Prairie

CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Don Golden’s, located at 12624 - 99 Street, Grande Prairie Alberta, T8V 4G9. Don Golden’s has been a part of the Grand Prairie community for over 35 years…
Toby Cerqua
September 18, 2019
CARSTAR Fort Saskatchewan (Exterior)Welcome to the Family

CARSTAR Fort Saskatchewan Opens in Alberta

CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announces the opening of CARSTAR Fort Saskatchewan, conveniently located at 11512 - 88 Avenue, Forth Saskatchewan Alberta, Canada, T8L 0K1. This is the third CARSTAR location for owners Anton Wootliff and Ming Xu, but the first location for co-owner…
Toby Cerqua
September 10, 2019
CARSTAR Gatineau Est (Exterior)Bienvenue à la famille

CARSTAR Gatineau Est ouvre ses portes à Gatineau au Québec

CARSTAR, le plus important réseau nord-américain de centres de réparation de carrosserie indépendants est fier d’annoncer l’ouverture de CARSTAR Gatineau Est, situé au 346, boulevard Greber à Gatineau au Québec. CARSTAR Gatineau Est est facilement accessible à l’intersection du boulevard Maloney Est et de l’autoroute 50. La famille Poirier, propriétaire…
Toby Cerqua
August 9, 2019
CARSTAR Longueuil Taschereau (Exterior)Bienvenue à la famille

Ouverture du centre CARSTAR Longueuil Taschereau; le deuxième centre CARSTAR à Longueuil au Québec

CARSTAR, le plus important réseau nord-américain de centres de réparation de carrosserie, est fier d’annoncer l’ouverture de CARSTAR Longueuil Taschereau, situé au 915 rue Verchères à  Longueuil au Québec. Stéphane Bernier et Marco Rodrigue sont les propriétaires de CARSTAR Longueuil Taschereau. Tous deux ont grandi avec des liens au sein…
Toby Cerqua
August 8, 2019
Welcome to the Family

CARSTAR Unique Saskatoon Opens in Saskatchewan

Hamilton, ON – July 31, 2019 – CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announces the opening of CARSTAR Unique Saskatoon, conveniently located at 1935 Quebec Avenue, Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada, S7K 1W3. Owned by Dan and Nicolle Rawlyk, CARSTAR Unique Saskatoon is located in an auto…
Toby Cerqua
July 31, 2019
Welcome to the Family

CARSTAR Hope Launches in British Columbia

Hamilton, ON – July 30, 2019 – CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announces the opening of CARSTAR Hope, conveniently located at 966 - 6th Avenue, Hope British Columbia, Canada, V0X 1L0. CARSTAR’s newest multi-store owner, Bill Davidson, who recently purchased CARSTAR Quality Assured –…
Toby Cerqua
July 30, 2019
Welcome to the Family

CARSTAR Cochrane Opens West of Calgary

Hamilton, ON – July 24, 2019 – CARSTAR, North America’s premier network of independently owned collision repair facilities, announces the opening of CARSTAR Cochrane, conveniently located at 6 River Heights Dr, Cochrane, AB T4C 2A4. Located just west of Calgary, is CARSTAR Cochrane, in one of the fastest growing communities…
Toby Cerqua
July 24, 2019
Welcome to the Family

CARSTAR Hochelaga Opens in Montreal, Quebec

Hamilton, ON – June 20, 2019 – CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities is proud to announce the opening of CARSTAR Hochelaga, located at 2425 Rue Desautels, Montreal Quebec, H1N 3B5. Maxime Waked, owner of CARSTAR Hochelaga, is a young franchise partner…
Toby Cerqua
June 20, 2019
CARSTAR Hochelaga (Exterior)Bienvenue à la famille

CARSTAR Hochelaga ouvre ses portes à Montréal

CARSTAR, le plus important réseau de centres de carrosserie de haut de gamme en Amérique du Nord appartenant à des propriétaires exploitants indépendants, est fier d’annoncer l’ouverture du centre CARSTAR Hochelaga, situé au 2425, rue Desautels à Montréal au Québec. Maxime Waked, propriétaire de CARSTAR Hochelaga, est un jeune partenaire…
Toby Cerqua
June 20, 2019
Auto Body News

CARSTAR Celebrates Employee Appreciation Month

Locations Across North America Award Technicians with a 3M™ File Belt Sander CHARLOTTE, N.C. (May 13, 2019) – CARSTAR, North America’s largest premier network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities, is surprising 30 of its collision repair technicians with a 3M™ File Belt Sander in celebration of employee…
Toby Cerqua
May 13, 2019