CARSTAR expands in Pennsylvania

May 23, 2016
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts is adding to its list of great collision repair shops in the Keystone State with the addition of CARSTAR AW Golden.
 CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts is adding to its list of great collision repair shops in the Keystone State with the addition of CARSTAR AW Golden.
The business has been owned and operated by the Golden family since 1919.  It is currently run by Kathryn Goodman, who serves as company President, and her husband, Larry.  The husband and wife team have been working together since 1989.  The shop is located at 2526 Center Ave., Reading, PA 19605, at the intersection of Route 61 at the Route 12 By-Pass in Muhlenberg Township. The vast amount of resources and business relationships that CARSTAR can offer are part of the reason why AW Golden chose to join the network. “CARSTAR offers us the strength of over 400 shops,” said Larry Goodman.  “It also gives us the ability to negotiate and get better rates with the insurance companies that we would have not otherwise been able to do on our own.” CARSTAR AW Golden has 70,000 square feet under one roof.  They are an I-CAR Gold certified collision repair facility.  The shop is set up to perform quality repairs on all makes and models of cars and trucks.  The shop employs the latest in not only collision repair technology, but also offers a complete menu of maintenance and detailing services. “Kate and Larry Goodman have a great history quality work and top level customer satisfaction,” said Michael Macaluso, president, CARSTAR North America.  “We are happy to have them join CARSTAR and look forward to helping their business grow alongside the more than 450 locations throughout North America.” About CARSTAR 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 more than 450 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 and was named 18th on the Kansas City Business Journal’s Top 150 Private Companies list.  The Romans Group LLC ranked CARSTAR the No. 1 largest MSO in North America.   For more information visit www.carstar.comand follow us on Facebook and twitter.

Sponsored Recommendations

ZEUS+: The Cutting-Edge Diagnostic Solution for Smart, Fast, and Efficient Auto Repairs

The new ZEUS+ simplifies your diagnostic process and guides you through the right repair, avoiding unnecessary steps along the way. It gives you the software coverage, processing...

Diagnostic Pre- and Post-scan Reports are Solid Gold for Profitability

The following article highlights the significance of pre-scans and post-scans, particularly with Snap-on scan tools, showcasing their efficiency in diagnosing issues and preventing...

Unlock Precision and Certainty: TRITON-D10 Webinar Training for Advanced Vehicle Diagnostics

The TRITON-D10 lets you dig deep into the systems of a vehicle and evaluate performance with comparative data, systematically eliminating the unnecessary to provide you with only...

APOLLO-D9: Trustworthy Diagnostics for Precision Repairs

The APOLLO-D9 provides the diagnostic information and resources you need to get the job done. No more hunting through forums or endlessly searching to find the right answers. ...

Voice Your Opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of Vehicle Service Pros, create an account today!