CARSTAR continues to make a difference with Recycled Rides program

CARSTAR Auto Body repair experts continue to make a difference within their communities by participating in the Recycled Rides® program to refurbish donated vehicles for local non-profit organizations and individuals in need.  This year, 11 CARSTAR stores across eight states are joining the effort started by the National Auto Body Council (NABC) to make a positive impact in their own communities. Recycled Rides recruits NABC members, collision repairers, insurers, paint suppliers, parts vendors and others, to contribute in their own, yet synergistic ways.  Over 1,000 vehicles have been donated through the program since its inception in 2007.  “Recycled Rides is a labor of love for our CARSTAR store owners,” said Michael Macaluso, President, CARSTAR North America. “By helping community members and their families with their transportation needs, we can help them have more productive lives, have the ability to get to work and have access to medical care and other needed services.  We are very proud of our CARSTAR locations around the country who donate the time and financial support to restore these vehicles in conjunction with the National Auto Body Council.” Participating CARSTAR stores include:

• CARSTAR All Line – Bolingbrook, IL: 2008 Honda Odyssey
• CARSTAR Automax  - West Seneca, NY: 2013 Honda CR-V
• CARSTAR Coach n Collision – Cleveland, OH: 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• CARSTAR ColorMagic Collision – Columbus, OH: 2011 Ford Escape
• CARSTAR Crystal – Lenexa, KS: 2010 Mazda
• CARSTAR Ideal – Littleton, CO: 2008 Nissan Sentra
• CARSTAR Pete’s of South Windsor – South Windsor, CT: 2014 Kia Sorrento
• CARSTAR Tim’s Collision – Twinsburg, OH: 2012 Chevrolet Cruze
• CARSTAR Troy – Troy, OH: 2013 Ford Escape
• CARSTAR Procraft – Great Falls, MT: 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix
• CARSTAR Silver Hammer – Omaha, NE: 2005 Buick LaCrosse

CARSTAR shops have been participating in the Recycled Rides program for over a decade and have refurbished and donated more than 100 vehicles back to their communities.
 
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CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts-- a part of the Driven Brands, Inc. family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands -- is North America’s largest Multi-Shop Operator Network of independently owned collision repair facilities with nearly 500 locations in 30 states and 10 Canadian provinces. CARSTAR delivers national scale, consistently high-quality vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes and the industry’s highest customer satisfaction ratings; all repairs are backed by a national warranty and service guarantee.   It was ranked 106th on Franchise Times® annual Top 200™ ranking of the largest franchise systems in North America.  The Romans Group LLC ranked CARSTAR the No. 1 largest MSO in North America.  For more information visit www.carstar.com and follow us on Facebook and twitter.