CARSTAR Expands MSO Network in Chicago

CARSTAR Expands MSO Network in Chicago

Addition of CARSTAR Chicago 38th St. increases MSO's footprint to 19 locations in the Chicagoland area.

carstar-mso-chicagoCARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced it is expanding in Chicago with the addition of CARSTAR Chicago 38th St. This latest addition increases the CARSTAR footprint to 19 locations in the Chicagoland area.

The shop, formally known as Supreme Auto Body, is owned by Stan Cravan. Cravan decided to join CARSTAR based on the company’s reputation and the vast amount of training and services offered.

“We chose to join CARSTAR because of the strong brand recognition in Chicago,” said Cravan. “We are looking forward to the EDGE Performance Groups program and the benefits of following a very sequential method to achieving growth and an efficient operation. I believe CARSTAR will help me take my business to another level, eventually allowing us to expand our business.”

CARSTAR Chicago 38th St. sits in a 6,000-square-foot facility and is fully equipped with all of the tools and resources needed for a proper and professional collision repair. The shop utilizes CCC estimating software, unibody frame equipment and a Blowtherm headed downdraft paint booth. They also carry I-CAR Gold I-CAR Welding status as well as ASE B-6 certifications.

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