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CARSTAR Elmira Celebrated by Local Business Community 🚗🎉

A big shoutout to CARSTAR Elmira, recently recognized by their neighbours at Domino's Elmira as Business of the Week!

Known for delivering quality collision repairs and exceptional customer service, the CARSTAR Elmira team continues to make a positive impact both on and off the road. Recognition from fellow local businesses is a testament to the trust they've built within the community and the commitment they show to serving customers every day.

Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved recognition! ✨

CARSTAR Supports Record-Breaking Face Off with CF Gala 💙

CARSTAR was proud to support the 2026 Face Off with CF Gala as a Gold Sponsor, helping raise a record-breaking $285,762 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

The annual event brought together franchisees, supporters, community leaders, and special guests, including NHL star and CF ambassador Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, to raise critical funds for research, treatment advancements, and support for individuals and families affected by cystic fibrosis.

Thank you to everyone who attended, donated, and helped make this incredible result possible. Together, we're creating hope, advancing research, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those impacted by cystic fibrosis.

🍂 Fall roads, trusted repairs. Wherever the season takes you, CARSTAR is here to help keep you moving safely and confidently.

CARSTAR Cloverdale Celebrates Grand Opening, Raises More Than $1,000 for CF 🚗🎉

A big congratulations to CARSTAR Cloverdale and the Raydar Collision Group on the successful grand opening of their newest location, raising more than $1,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

The celebration brought together community members, customers, partners, and local organizations for a day of fundraising, networking, and fun, featuring a community car wash, entertainment, and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony. With support from the Raydar Collision Group team, Surrey United Female Soccer Club, Mr. Tubesteak, and Rock 101, the event highlighted the power of community while supporting an important cause.

Congratulations to Bill Davidson and the entire team on this exciting milestone. We're proud to welcome CARSTAR Cloverdale to the network and look forward to the positive impact they will make in the Surrey community. 👏

Congratulations to CARSTAR London Centre (Don-Mor) on earning GM Specialty Certification for the Corvette C8, Cadillac CT6, and the all-electric Cadillac CELESTIQ! 🚗🎉

This elite certification reflects the team's unwavering commitment to advanced training, state-of-the-art equipment, and OEM repair excellence, ensuring customers receive manufacturer-approved repairs for some of GM's most innovative and technologically advanced vehicles.

Congratulations to the team on this well-earned achievement and their ongoing commitment to repair excellence, innovation, and customer care! 👏

Sometimes, the most meaningful acts of kindness happen simply because someone sees a need, and decides to do something about it.

That’s exactly what CARSTAR Canada in Red Deer, owned by Darryl and Brian Hemstreet, did.

On their own accord, the team at CARSTAR collected thousands of school supplies and donated them to Red Deer Public Schools so they can get into the hands of students who need them most.

There was no big ask. No campaign. They simply saw an opportunity to help local students start the school year with the supplies they need to learn, participate and feel ready to be in the classroom, and they made it happen.

Those supplies will be distributed throughout our schools to help ensure that every student has access to the basics they need to learn and succeed.

A backpack. A notebook. A pencil. These may seem like small things, but for a student who might otherwise go without, they can mean so much.

To the team at CARSTAR: thank you for looking out for our students and for being the kind of community partner who doesn’t wait to be asked. Your generosity will make a difference for thousands of students across Red Deer Public Schools.

This is what community looks like. 💙

Thank you, CARSTAR!

Celebrating Our 2026 Award Winners 🏆🎉

At Impact 2026, we had the privilege of recognizing the franchise partners whose exceptional achievements continue to strengthen the CARSTAR network. From customer experience and operational excellence to leadership, innovation, and community impact, these award winners exemplify the dedication and passion that drive our success.

Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners and President's Club recipients:

• Franchisee of the Year – Jessy Dufresne and Eric Hénault, CARSTAR St-Félix-de-Valois and CARSTAR Rawdon
• Operations Excellence Award – Darryl Hemstreet, CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South
• Rookie of the Year – Tom Siu, CARSTAR Markham
• Customer Experience Award – Blake and Kelly McCay, CARSTAR Campbell River (Rich's Auto Collision)
• Marketer of the Year – Peter Scheibler, CARSTAR Kenora
• Vanguard Award (1-3 Locations) – Kyle Nimmo and Keith Deptuck, CARSTAR White Rock
• Vanguard Award (MSO 3+ Locations) – Jeff Brown and Don Morton, CARSTAR London
Centre (Don Mor)
• Ironman Award – Reginald Brideau, CARSTAR Tracadie
• Larry Jefferies Road Warrior Award – The Manitoba Group, led by Dan Jonsson, Skye Grexton and Jim Bethune

President's Club Winners:
• East Zone: CARSTAR Miramichi
• Ontario Zone: CARSTAR Alliston
• Quebec Zone: CARSTAR Dorval
• West Zone: CARSTAR Abbotsford (Maximum)
• Small MSO: CARSTAR Etobicoke Central & South
• Large MSO: CARSTAR London Centre (Don Mor)

Your commitment to excellence, leadership and supporting the CARSTAR family continues to set the standard across our network. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

🔗 Read more here: https://ow.ly/y90j50ZLE8V

CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South Lead Successful School Supply Drive for Local Students 🎒

Over four weeks, CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South, owned by Darryl and Brian Hemstreet, brought their community together to collect backpacks, notebooks, pencils and other essential school supplies for local students. The stores also contributed $500 in supplies to the drive.

With support from customers, employees, community members and the Red Deer Rebels, the campaign made a meaningful impact. The collected supplies were donated to the Red Deer Public School District, where they will support students across all 22 schools and help local families start the school year prepared for success.

A special thank you to the Red Deer Rebels for helping gather additional donations during their annual Intrasquad Game and to everyone who contributed to this community-wide effort. 🏒

We’re proud to celebrate the Hemstreets and the CARSTAR teams for showing what it means to be truly community driven! 🙌

Happy Labour Day from CARSTAR Canada! 🔧✨

Today we celebrate the hardworking people who keep our communities moving. A special thank you to our CARSTAR teams across Canada for the craftsmanship, care, and commitment they bring to customers every day.

Back to school is in full swing, and our CARSTAR shops are making sure local students have the essential tools to thrive this year. Through our Backpacks for Smiles campaign this summer, the CARSTAR Johnny K Group, rallied together with our amazing community partners, the Edmonton Oil Kings, to deliver over 200 packed backpacks to students across 9 local schools. To add a little extra joy, 50 families are getting a special surprise: 2 tickets each to our upcoming CARSTAR Game Day with the Oil Kings!

A massive thank you to our incredible Johnny K team, everyone who donated. It takes a village to support our youth, and we are proud to drive that mission forward together at CARSTAR. 🎒✨

CARSTAR Boucherville has reached an important milestone by becoming the first CARSTAR facility in Quebec to be officially recognized as I-CAR Gold Class Aluminium. This recognition highlights the team’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to best practices and the ongoing evolution of vehicle repair technologies.

The receipt of the five Platinum certificates further confirms this achievement. The team would also like to extend a special thank you to Pat Marcotte and Carrostra Solutions for their guidance and support throughout the entire process.

A great collective achievement that marks the beginning of a new chapter, with CCC certification currently underway. Congratulations to the entire CARSTAR Boucherville team!

CARSTAR Boucherville franchit une étape importante en devenant le premier atelier CARSTAR au Québec officiellement reconnu I-CAR Gold Class Aluminium. Cette reconnaissance souligne le travail, la rigueur et l’engagement de toute l’équipe envers les meilleures pratiques et l’évolution des technologies de réparation.

La réception des 5 certificats Platine vient confirmer cette certification. L’équipe tient également à remercier Pat Marcotte et Carrostra Solutions pour leur accompagnement tout au long du projet.

Une belle réussite collective qui marque le début d’une nouvelle étape, avec la certification CCC actuellement en cours. Félicitations à toute l’équipe de CARSTAR Boucherville!

A collision can be stressful, especially when insurance, towing, and repairs all feel urgent at once.🚗

CARSTAR Canada helps drivers understand what to do next so the process feels clearer from the first call to final pickup.

🔗Read more on our website! https://ow.ly/KlGp50ZxLjJ

From grocery runs to family road trips, your vehicle is part of countless everyday moments. ❤️

Our technicians bring experience, craftsmanship, and care to every vehicle that enters our shop. 🚗

Life is busy, and your vehicle helps keep everything moving—from grocery runs to weekend plans and everything in between. 🛒🚗

Nothing says summer like an open road and endless possibilities. ☀️🛣️

What's your dream road trip destination?

Every great road trip starts with good company. ☀️🚗

Open roads. Sunny skies. Summer adventures. ☀️🚗

Windows down. Playlist on. Adventure ahead. ☀️🎶🚗

Here's to making memories all summer long.