Tatman’s CARSTAR Upholds Family Legacy with New Location
CARSTAR has announced the opening of Tatman’s CARSTAR in Champaign, Ill.
New Illinois Texting and Driving Law Ups Penalty
A new law in Illinois will impose stiffer penalties on people who are caught texting while driving, according to an article by AP.
Illinois Bill Would Impose Tougher Penalties for Distracted Driving
House Bill 4846 would classify first-time offenses as moving violations, and would impose incrementally higher fines for subsequent violations.
Deer Hits Generate $10,000 ‘Doenation’ to Big Brothers Big Sisters
Zara’s Collision Center in Springfield, Ill., recently presented a $10,350 check to Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Illinois Capital Region, as part of the shop’s “Doenation” charitable promotion.
CARSTAR Imperial Auto Works Opens in Skokie, Ill.
Owned by Jake Grinshpun, the facility employs certified technicians trained to work on all makes and models, and participates in ongoing education programs on the latest vehicle technologies and materials.
Zara’s Collision Center Donates Refurbished Vehicles to Two Single Moms
Jamie Smith, a single mother of two, and Alana Yates, a single mother of three, recently received the gift of transportation, thanks to Zara’s Collision Center’s Benevolence Program.
Zara’s Collision Center to Give Away Vehicle on Dec. 6
Zara’s Collision Center in Springfield, Ill., will give away a refurbished vehicle as part of the Zara’s Benevolence Program.
‘Wallysaurus Rex’ Brings Prehistoric Fun to CARSTAR in Illinois
CARSTAR Wally’s Auto Body has adopted a prehistoric approach to growing its business.
CARSTAR Wyatt’s Collision Repair Opens in Gibson City, Ill.
Owner Ken Wyatt grew up in the collision repair industry alongside his father, and managed a large MSO company for 15 years before purchasing his own collision repair shop in 2006.
Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois Elects New Officers
Robert Gottfred, owner of Erie-LaSalle Body Shops in Chicago, is the new president of the Alliance of Automotive Service Providers of Illinois (AASP-I).
Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting
Owned by RGC Automotive Group, Maaco Collision Repair and Auto Painting of Lynwood is a full-service facility that offers automobile painting, accident repairs, insurance-claim/DRP repairs and fleet and industrial services.
First Students Complete New Internship Program at Zara’s Collision Center in Illinois
Austin Schneib and Jacob Whitfield, seniors at Lanphier High School and the Capital Area Career Center Collision Repair Technology program, have completed their semester-long internships at Zara’s Collision Center in Springfield, Ill., and have been offered positions with the business.
