Hamilton, Ontario -- Mercanti Automotive Group has acquired CARSTAR Hamilton Rymal and Uniglass Hamilton Rymal, adding a collision repair and automotive glass operation to its Ontario portfolio.
The transaction returns the Hamilton Rymal location to Mercanti family ownership and marks the company’s first entry into automotive glass through the Uniglass brand. Together, the acquisitions represent the next phase of growth for the family-run organization, expanding both its service offerings and its presence in the Hamilton and Niagara regions.
The shop was built in the late 1980s by Remo Mercanti and business partners as a CARSTAR flagship. It followed earlier family involvement in the collision repair industry through CARSTAR Hamilton Gage, which was established in the 1950s.
“Our grandfather, alongside his partners, started this legacy when he opened our CARSTAR Hamilton Gage store in the 1950s. Later, our father and his partners carried that legacy forward when they opened CARSTAR Hamilton Rymal in the 1980s,” Adriano Mercanti said. “Today, we’re proud to announce the passing of these long standing Hamilton businesses to a third generation — my sister Alexis and me.”
While the Hamilton Rymal location had operated outside direct family ownership in recent years, Mercanti Automotive Group has now brought the business back under the Mercanti name. For Adriano, Remo and Alexis Mercanti, the reacquisition is rooted in both family history and firsthand experience.
“This acquisition means everything to us. We grew up in this shop, working our first jobs, talking shop every night at the dinner table, and witnessing the greatness it once achieved,” Adriano Mercanti said. “Now, we’re proud to bring it back and take it to new heights.”
The reacquisition follows recent expansion efforts by Mercanti Automotive Group. In 2023, the company repurchased CARSTAR Hamilton Gage and added CARSTAR Niagara Falls. Over the past two years, the group has focused on investing in certifications, standardizing processes and developing teams across its locations.
With Alexis Mercanti joining the family business in September 2025, leadership capacity expanded further, creating the conditions to pursue additional growth.
“Bringing together the experience, leadership, and shared values of all three of us gave us the confidence to take on additional growth,” Mercanti said.
Maintaining the shop’s established culture remains a priority as the group prepares for the demands of modern vehicle repair. The team plans to continue emphasizing customer service and repair quality while investing in equipment, training and certifications tied to advanced vehicle technology.
“Exceptional customer service and high-quality repairs have always been our foundation, and they will remain top priorities across all of our shops,” Mercanti said. “Customers can continue to expect a welcoming environment, honesty, and integrity in every repair, while employees can expect a supportive team culture and the opportunity to grow their skills.”
The addition of Uniglass Hamilton Rymal marks a strategic expansion beyond collision repair alone, positioning the company to offer complementary services under the Mercanti Automotive Group banner.
“Our first venture into owning a glass company with Uniglass Rymal is an exciting new chapter,” Mercanti said. “Together, these acquisitions mark the start of our growth plan.”
Looking ahead, Mercanti Automotive Group views the reacquisition as both a return to familiar ground and a platform for long-term expansion.
“Our goal is clear: to lead through innovation, excellence, and strategic growth, building a future where the Mercanti name represents the very best in automotive repair and glass services.”
