Carstar Snapshot
CARSTAR puts a nice shine on many bumpy situations. The company provides collision repair through a network of more than 400 company-owned and franchised facilities in the US and Canada. CARSTAR partnered with GE's Retail Finance Group to offer a private-label credit card through the CarCare One network. The company also promotes accident prevention, presenting programs on how to avoid car-deer collisions and marketing glow sticks as safety devices for children during Halloween. Its start-to-finish approach aids customers with towing, rental car service, and insurance claims. CARSTAR was founded in 1989 by Lirel Holt, formerly an employee of 3M, which is a major manufacturer of body shop supplies.