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CARSTAR Adds Franchisee in Leduc, Alberta

The newly renovated, 12,600-square-foot facility, owned and operated by Dale and Brad Melin, features two new paint booths and offers customer shuttles and onsite Enterprise rental service.

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CARSTAR announced the addition of a new franchise store in Leduc, Alberta.

CARSTAR Leduc is owned and operated by Dale and Brad Melin.

“I know what toll the Alberta terrain and climate can take on vehicles, and my team is eager to support those in our area who are affected by it,” said Dale Melin. “The support of CARSTAR has helped set us up to better serve those in the area, and we look forward to growing this success so that we become top of mind for premiere collision repairs.”

The newly renovated, 12,600-square-foot facility features two new paint booths and offers customer shuttles and onsite Enterprise rental service.

“The Melins have already proven to be valuable partners by working tirelessly to renovate their facility and set themselves up for success,” said Greg Gore, CARSTAR regional development manager. “We have the utmost respect for Dale and Brad, as they have already showed an exemplary commitment to customer service and providing exceptional repairs.”

 

 

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