Kindness in Kenora: CARSTAR Kenora raises $3,298 at May cystic fibrosis charity walk
Kenora, Ontario — The sun was out, the grill was hot and the crew at CARSTAR Kenora had their walking shoes on, raising $3,298 during this year’s Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History. “I truly value the employees who helped make this event happen and the loyal customers and community members who showed up and […]
Bubble Buddies: CARSTAR Newmarket to host charity car wash next Saturday
Newmarket, Ontario — We’re only a little more than a week out from yet another fantastic CARSTAR car wash in support of cystic fibrosis research, going down in Newmarket this time around, courtesy of the Deokinandan family. If you value charity, family and fantastic barbecue, CARSTAR Newmarket may be the place for you next Saturday, […]
Timeless at Torcam: CARSTAR Brantford West restores 1930 Ford Model A to be featured in museum
Brantford, Ontario — CARSTAR Brantford West, one of three locations comprising the CARSTAR Torcam group, recently dedicated their time and resources to restoring a 1930 Ford Model A. The CARSTAR Brantford West team graciously jumped at the opportunity to restore the vehicle as the team is committed to giving back to their community in any way […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR Chicoutimi South
Chicoutimi, Québec — Meet the dynamic father-son duo that make up CARSTAR Chicoutimi South, as they join a new extended family as one of the network’s latest additions. With this latest opening, co-owners Sylvain and Jean-Sébastien Simard continue their conquest of the Chicoutimi repair market, now boasting a south end location to balance out its […]
YOUR PRAIRIE PARADISE
Saskatchewan offers abundant opportunities When you think of Saskatchewan, you probably think of vast grasslands, agriculture and friendly people; but did you know the province is home to some of the most progressive collision repair centres in Canada? Saskatchewan has its own association of automotive repairers, dubbed SAAR, which goes to great lengths to advocate […]
Welcomes of the Week: CARSTAR opens Calgary Crowfoot, marking 12th shop for prolific MSO
Calgary, Alberta — Mark another one down for CARSTAR, as the nationwide collision repair chain welcomes a new facility, CARSTAR Calgary Crowfoot, into the fold. Mark Kharfan got his start as a bodyshop owner about 25 years ago and has since become one of CARSTAR’s most prolific MSOs, now boasting 12 shops to his name […]
Shine Season: Driven Brands companies to kick off third annual fundraising season for cystic fibrosis research, advocacy and care
Hamilton, Ontario — Driven Brands companies announced the kickoff of its annual summer fundraising initiative, dubbed “Shine Season”, on Thursday. June through August, Driven Brands franchise partners and members of the collision corporate staff are encouraged to get involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Cystic Fibrosis Canada to raise funds toward cystic fibrosis research, […]
Family Reunion: Driven Brands to host inaugural Montréal cross-brand conference in July
Montréal, Québec — To mark a significant milestone in the company’s growth, Driven Brands announced Tuesday that it will be gathering together the entire CARSTAR Canada family, as well as its many Driven Glass brands, for a joint conference in July. “I’m excited to bring together the larger Canadian Driven Brands family,” said CARSTAR Canada […]
A Meery Minute: CARSTAR congratulates Atlantic zone director on 20th anniversary in the role
Toronto, Ontario — In a show of appreciation for years of dedication, CARSTAR congratulated its Atlantic Canada zone director, Dave Meery, on his twentieth anniversary with the company on Wednesday. For the past two decades, Meery has been at the helm of a market that has grown from three collision centres to 34 locations, with […]
Regional Meeting Season: CARSTAR Ontario franchisees raise $4k for cystic fibrosis
Ajax, Ontario — CARSTAR Canada hosted its Ontario franchisees for their regional meeting last week, followed by a fundraising night that saw more than $4,000 raised for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. The fundraising auction featured team-signed jerseys from Ontario Hockey League teams like the Oshawa generals and others, game tickets and more sports memorabilia from CARSTAR’s […]
