CARSTAR Network Expands with New Shop in Illinois - BodyShop Business

CARSTAR Network Expands with New Shop in Illinois

Red Bud CARSTAR Collision Center is newest member of national MSO.

CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced that Red Bud CARSTAR Collision Center of Red Bud, Ill., is the newest member of its network.

“After looking at all of the options available, I felt CARSTAR was the best option to help me grow my business and stay competitive in the future,” said Red Bud owner Melinda Keifer. “I am excited to be joining North America’s largest MSO.”

Red Bud will offer an array of services and products for collision repair, including the latest in repair technology, rental vehicles, national warranties on repairs and turnkey service for customers. The shop will also take care of the entire process of repairing the vehicle for the vehicle owner, from getting the vehicle towed to the facility to coordinating with the insurance company to restoring it to pre-accident condition.

“We congratulate Melinda Keifer and Rodney Cissell on joining the CARSTAR family and their commitment to operational excellence,” said CARSTAR CEO David Byers. “We are thrilled to expand our collision repair family’s presence in Illinois with this top-notch collision repair center.”


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