How many locations does carstar?
We have over 500 locations in 34 states & provinces, which makes CARSTAR North America’s largest network of body shops. We believe in high quality vehicle repair, but also in personal service, and this is the unique combination you’ll get from any of our locations.
Does carstar use OEM parts?
Manufacturer (OEM) Certified. Our CARSTAR stores take pride in featuring state-of-the-art unibody and frame repair equipment, and providing high-quality repairs to hundreds of makes and models. By choosing an OEM certified location, you are ensuring that your vehicle is repaired to manufacturer specifications.
What is the carstar promise?
The CARSTAR Promise 1 brand of auto body shops, we know just how to take the stress out of your vehicle repair. At CARSTAR, you can relax, we’ll take it from here.
What is a collision center?
-Collision Centers- To correctly repair your vehicle, collision centers will fix mechanical issues to ensure your vehicle is back to where it was before the accident as well as properly restoring your vehicle’s appearance.
How big is CARSTAR?
CARSTAR is North America’s largest franchise network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities with more than 700 locations in 35 states and 10 Canadian provinces.
How long has CARSTAR been in business?
“We were the first CARSTAR store, joining the network on October 1st 1989,” says Gerald Wicklund, owner of CARSTAR Wicklund’s Collision Center. “Our location in Liberty, Missouri is now a three generation CARSTAR.
Who is carstar?
CARSTAR is North America’s largest Multi-Shop Operator Network of independently owned collision repair facilities, offering auto body repair, paintless dent repair, storm damage repair with 24/7 accident assistance.
Who is CARSTAR?
Is a collision center the same as a body shop?
A service center refers to an auto repair shop, where drivers can get their vehicle’s oil changed, brakes replaced, or tires rotated. On the other hand, a collision center more closely resembles an auto body shop. That means that after your vehicle has been damaged in an accident, you should visit a collision center.
What is accident repair?
Accident repairs can include but are not limited to body repairs, dent removal, scratch removal, bumper repairs and car body paint work.
Who is the owner of Carstar?
Gerald Wicklund
And yes, Wicklunds CARSTAR is still in operation, led by second-generation owner Gerald Wicklund.
Who started carstar?
Lirel Holt, a Kansas City owner of a collision repair company, had an idea back in the 1980s to help independent shop owners like himself unite with professional standards, common repair practices, buying power and operational support.