CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has expanded its presence in Chicago with the opening of a new dealer-owned shop.
Owned by Randy Yockey and managed by Eric Schmit, CARSTAR Friendly of Roselle is located at 333 E. Irving Park Rd. in Roselle, Ill. Yockey is expanding the automotive complex that includes the dealership and QuickLane Tire and Auto Center.
"As a franchised Ford dealer along with my 41 years of experience in the industry, I recognize that quality workmanship, along with communication, drives customer satisfaction," said Yockey. “For the past 40 years, we have always gotten by with our little body shop in the back of our Ford dealership. Realizing the industry has changed, I decided to entertain opportunities to grow our collision center.
"Looking [at] and understanding the competition, it has become crystal clear that the CARSTAR franchise has not only the reputation but the strength to propel our business to the next level. Their team of motivated experts has devoted their careers to the growth of the collision repair business. With my dedication to the industry along with the CARSTAR business model, I believe this marriage will become a natural fit. The opportunities are endless and I look forward to the growth of our new franchise."
Added David Byers, CEO of CARSTAR, “Randy Yockey is leading a trend we are seeing around the country, as auto dealers are joining the CARSTAR network to expand and enhance their collision repair services. We are thrilled to welcome Randy and CARSTAR Friendly of Roselle as our newest top-notch collision repair center in the Chicago region.”
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