Five Alive: Driven Brands collision group celebrates $5 million milestone in cystic fibrosis fundraising
Toronto, Ontario — Driven Brands collision group, consisting of Abra, CARSTAR Canada, CARSTAR U.S. and Fix Auto U.S., have announced a charity milestone of $5 million raised for cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy. CARSTAR first began fundraising for cystic fibrosis in Canada over 25 years ago when a franchise partner’s granddaughter was diagnosed with […]
A Tradition of Charity: CARSTAR recognizes Thunder Bay shop for years of philanthropy
Thunder Bay, Ontario — The team at CARSTAR Thunder Bay knows that the best way to celebrate being a community landmark is by giving back, and give back they have, earning them special recognition from CARSTAR for their years of service. The Northern Ontario bodyshop just celebrated 25 years in the CARSTAR network and to […]
Shine Season Success: CARSTAR Newmarket raises $2,000 at charity car wash Saturday
Newmarket, Ontario — The music was pumping and the suds were flowing at CARSTAR Newmarket on Saturday, as the family-run collision repair shop welcomed in the community for a day of good fun for a good cause. The entire Deokinandan family was on deck this past weekend, alongside staff and much of their own families, […]
Community Service: CARSTAR Bridgewater donates $5,000 to Cystic Fibrosis Canada
Bridgewater, Nova Scotia – CARSTAR Bridgewater has made a $5,000 contribution to Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Nova Scotia Chapter, bidding the highest amount for the World Junior Team Canada Jersey. According to a company press release, this is a one-of-a-kind jersey is signed by all players and symbolizes CARSTAR Bridgewater’s continued dedication in the fight to […]
Rallying for Good: Waterdown Collision offering tire swaps, car washes for donations to cystic fibrosis charity
Waterdown, Ontario — When the initial COVID-19 lockdown saw cashflows dry up for bodyshops all across the country, many opted to close the shutters and wait out the storm—Waterdown Collision, on the other hand, took to the frontlines of pandemic to support frontline workers as well as continuing on their tradition of support for cystic […]
CARSTAR spreading holiday cheer
By CRM Staff Toronto, Ontario — December 12, 2018 — CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South have surpassed $25,000 in donations towards the Red Deer Christmas Bureau and the Red Deer Food bank. The two CARSTAR locations have been donating to the bureau and food bank since 2004 and are no strangers to giving […]
CARSTAR smashes fundraiser goal
By Wanja Mann Toronto, Ontario – September 13th 2018 – CARSTAR president Michael Macaluso and director of marketing Hannah Ross received some unexpected mail this week. Mayor Vi Lyles of North Carolina, and Mayor Fred Eisenberger of Hamilton Ontario, both sent out a letter of recognition, congratulations and praise addressed to all CARSTAR […]
CARSTAR opens 600th location
By CRM Staff Toronto, ON – June 22, 2018 — CARSTAR continues to grow, with the announcement to open its 600th location. The new 1,765 square metre facility opened in Sudbury Ontario offering complete collision and glass repair. The shop will be proficient in scanning and capable of accommodating oversized vehicles. The […]
CARSTAR Brampton to soap it up
By CRM Staff Brampton, Ontario — June 14, 2018 — On June 16, CARSTAR Brampton and CARSTAR Brampton West will play their part in raising funds to support Cystic Fibrosis Canada by hosting a “Soaps It Up” charity car wash. This is part of CARSTAR’s Canada wide Shine Month, which is dedicated to fighting […]
CARSTAR Gearing up for Shine Month Fundraising to Fight Cystic Fibrosis
By CRM Staff Hamilton, Ontario — May 4, 2018 — CARSTAR stores from across Canada and the U.S. are contributing to cystic fibrosis research, care and advocacy as they prepare for what they hope will be another successful Shine Month, this June. The CARSTAR and cystic fibrosis affiliation all started when Victoria, granddaughter […]