CARSTAR Essex

06/19/2026

The best road trips aren't just about where you're going—they're about who you're traveling with. ☀️🚗💙

Where are your summer adventures taking you this year?

06/17/2026

Behind every repair is a team dedicated to quality workmanship and customer care. 🔧

Thank you to our incredible technicians who help keep our communities moving every day.

04/22/2026

Crafted with care, finished with precision. ☑️

04/15/2026

Fix, refresh, and roll into spring. 🌸

04/01/2026

Your ride deserves expert care. We’ve got you covered. 🚗🔧

03/24/2026

In celebration of , CARSTAR Canada is proud to recognize some of the incredible women across our national network who are breaking boundaries every day. As Sabrina Thring, President of Driven Brands Collision Group, shares: "Their contributions not only strengthen their teams and enhance the customer experience, but also help pave the way for the next generation of women entering the trades."

Join us in celebrating their impact! Read more about each wonderful woman in the link below.

CARSTAR Canada is recognizing women across its national network in celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, highlighting their...

03/17/2026

Your car deserves gold-standard repairs every day of the year. 🚗🌈✨

Happy St. Patrick's Day from CARSTAR! 🍀

03/11/2026

Spring driving starts with a fresh finish. Trust CARSTAR to restore your vehicle to pre-accident condition. 🌷✨

03/10/2026

If you’ve ever called CARSTAR Arnprior, chances are you’ve heard the name Ray Hamilton. Last Friday, March 6th, we celebrated a double-whammy milestone! Ray isn’t just a team member; he’s the heart of this shop.

Here’s the "Ray Report":

🛠️ 35 years (and counting!) at CARSTAR Arnprior
🛠️ From being the powerhouse Manager on the floor to handing the reins over to his daughter, Laura Trousdale, five years ago.
🛠️You can still find him in the shop every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
🛠️To the Image Desk Appraisers still asking, "Is Ray still there?"—YES, he is! 😉

Happy 69th Birthday, Ray! Thank you for the decades of hard work, mentorship, and for keeping it all in the family.

03/09/2026

Celebrating the Women of CARSTAR! 🏀✨At CARSTAR, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our industry and our organization are fueled by the talent and leadership of incredible women, and we couldn’t be prouder to champion them! To celebrate International Women’s Day, we hosted 40 ladies from our stores in Ontario at the Toronto Raptors Women’s Empowerment Game.

We were also honored to have Nakissa Koomalsingh, a Canadian trailblazer in women’s basketball join us at the CARSTAR activation. Our CARSTAR photo booth was a hit, with over 300 interactions from fans celebrating Women and the spirit of the game!

03/06/2026

Behind every top-quality repair is a team of experts. Today we honor and thank the people who make excellence possible at CARSTAR! ❤️🔧

03/04/2026

What a weekend! CARSTAR took over the Calgary Wranglers game on March 1st for a special Hot Wheels sponsorship, and it was a total blast.

Huge thanks to CARSTAR franchise partner and MSO, Mark Kharfan and the team for bringing 20+ volunteers to help us welcome kids into the arena with their very own cars. 3,500 Hot Wheels were gifted to young fans 🏎️🏁. Special thanks to CARSTAR Zone Director, Andrew Northrup for making this partnership happen! It’s moments like these that remind us why we love what we do. Community is at the heart of everything at CARSTAR!

03/03/2026

It’s CARSTAR Game Day season across Canada! We were thrilled to host our franchise partner, John Trecroce, and the CARSTAR Sault Ste. Marie team at the Soo Greyhounds game on February 27th. With over 30 team members in the stands and three of our own presenting the CARSTAR 3 Stars of the Game, it was a night to remember. Thank you to everyone who brought the energy!



02/25/2026

Repaired right so you can enjoy the ride. ❤️🔧

02/19/2026

We’re excited to share that Sebastian Torres, CARSTAR multi store owner of CARSTAR Brantford, CARSTAR Brantford West, CARSTAR Tillsonburg and CARSTAR Simcoe was recently featured on The Collision Vision Podcast, driven by Autobody News and hosted by Cole Strandberg.

In this episode, Sebastian discusses how he transformed his operations by challenging legacy processes and embracing technology. By implementing Solera’s photo-capture estimating and mobile inspection tools, his team is now able to provide customers with an estimate before they even leave the shop. The impact has been significant, faster intake, more accurate and complete repair plans, stronger documentation, and a measurable lift in profitability.

Listen to Sebastian as he shares his thoughtful insights on building a strong foundation for growth and knowing when the timing is right to scale across multiple locations here

Welcome back to The Collision Vision, driven by Autobody News. I’m your host, Cole Strandberg.

02/14/2026

Fueled by love and driven by care. Happy Valentine’s Day from CARSTAR! ❤️

02/06/2026

Where craftsmanship meets care. 🔧

02/04/2026

Franchise partner, Jean-Francois Gratton and the team at CARSTAR Dégelis team are proud to share the successful installation of certified equipment of Spanesia Americas, marking an important step forward in enhancing repair quality and operational excellence. This investment reflects CARSTAR Dégelis’s ongoing commitment to using advanced industry-approved technology to deliver safe, precise, and reliable collision repairs.

Congratulations to the CARSTAR Dégelis team on this achievement! 🎉

Le partenaire franchisé Jean-François Gratton et l'équipe de CARSTAR Dégelis sont fiers d'annoncer l'installation réussie de l'équipement certifié de Spanesia Americas, qui marque une étape importante dans l'amélioration de la qualité des réparations et de l'excellence opérationnelle. Cet investissement reflète l'engagement continu de CARSTAR Dégelis à utiliser une technologie de pointe approuvée par l'industrie afin d'offrir des réparations de carrosserie sûres, précises et fiables.

Félicitations à l'équipe CARSTAR Dégelis pour cette réussite! 🎉

02/03/2026

Our Ontario Operations Team has been on the road delivering Essential Estimating in-person training tailored for newer estimators with zero to one year of experience. This full-day training focused on estimating fundamentals, administrative accuracy, and a live estimate review with all attendees.

We are proud to share that approximately 40 estimators have completed the training across four sessions, hosted in Ottawa, Lindsay, and two locations in the Hamilton area. A special thank you to Shawn Jamieson and the Myers Group, Sean Hartin and CARSTAR Lindsay, and Sebastian Torres and the TORCAM Group, for hosting these events.

01/28/2026

Snow and ice don’t stand a chance against our expert repairs. 🚗❄️

01/27/2026

Congratulations to our franchise partner, Rob Kember and the team at CARSTAR Dartmouth Crossing. The store has officially achieved Tesla Certification, becoming the 10th collision repair facility in Canada to earn this highly demanding designation.

This facility has obtained the highest level of Tesla Certification, authorizing it to perform both light and structural repairs on Tesla vehicles. CARSTAR Dartmouth Crossing is now listed on Tesla’s website as a Tesla Certified Collision Center. In addition to Tesla, CARSTAR Dartmouth Crossing is nearing full compliance with a wide range of other major OEM certification programs; including Hyundai, Kia, Genesis, Honda, Toyota, Ford, GM, and FCA.