CARSTAR Lethbridge

09/25/2026

Drive through autumn confidently with CARSTAR’s trusted repairs. 🍂✨

09/24/2026

Carstar Cloverdale's Grand Opening made Collision Repair magazine this week!
They covered the whole day: the community car wash, tours of the new shop, the ribbon cutting, and more than $1,000 raised, split between Surrey United SC and Cystic Fibrosis Canada. ❤️
"We're excited to see the positive impact this location will have on customers and community organizations alike," said Andrew from CARSTAR Canada.
✅Read all about it: https://bit.ly/4yiVzUY

09/23/2026

🍂 Fall roads, trusted repairs. Wherever the season takes you, CARSTAR is here to help keep you moving safely and confidently.

09/23/2026

Carstar Cloverdale met the whole neighbourhood last Saturday at their CARSTAR Canada Grand Opening ❤️
Surrey United SC got cars sparkling, Mr. Tube Steak kept the queue fed, and Rock 101 kept the lot loud.
Every dollar raised supported Surrey United SC and Cystic Fibrosis Canada. Thank you to everyone who made the day a success!

09/21/2026

Brad spent last week at the Canadian Collision Industry Forum in Montreal, trading ideas with collision repair leaders from across Canada! 🎤
He joined John Cox of AkzoNobel on stage to share what new tools in the shop have taught us so far.
Every good idea we bring home has one job: making your repair easier ❤️

09/15/2026

Is your insurer on our list? For most Alberta drivers, yes! 🚗
We're an authorized repair facility for TD, Cooperators, BelairDirect, Economical, and Stratford, plus Wheels and ARI for fleet and leased vehicles.
Don't see yours? Contact us to confirm:
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Raydar Collision Group is an accredited ICBC c.a.r. shop VALET and Glass Express facility, and an authorized repair facility for many other insurers including Intact, TD, The Co-operators, BelairDirect, BCAA and more. We deal directly with your insurer so your claim and repair move fast across BC an...

09/13/2026

Your trusted partner for collision repair, delivering quality every time. ⭐

09/10/2026

As kids have returned to school this week, let’s take an extra breath behind the wheel.
✔ Keep crosswalks clear for kids and parents.
✔ Use drop-off zones instead of blocking driveways.
✔ Slow right down in school zones.
Every small bit of patience helps make school mornings safer (and calmer) for everyone!

09/09/2026

CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South Lead Successful School Supply Drive for Local Students 🎒

Over four weeks, CARSTAR Red Deer and CARSTAR Red Deer South, owned by Darryl and Brian Hemstreet, brought their community together to collect backpacks, notebooks, pencils and other essential school supplies for local students. The stores also contributed $500 in supplies to the drive.

With support from customers, employees, community members and the Red Deer Rebels, the campaign made a meaningful impact. The collected supplies were donated to the Red Deer Public School District, where they will support students across all 22 schools and help local families start the school year prepared for success.

A special thank you to the Red Deer Rebels for helping gather additional donations during their annual Intrasquad Game and to everyone who contributed to this community-wide effort. 🏒

We’re proud to celebrate the Hemstreets and the CARSTAR teams for showing what it means to be truly community driven! 🙌

09/08/2026

Had an accident? You probably already have enough to figure out.
We’ve refreshed RaydarCollisionGroup.ca to make it a whole lot easier to get the info you need.
Find your closest location, explore repair services, learn more about insurance and OEM-certified repairs, get answers to common questions, and connect directly with your local Raydar team.
⭐ raydarcollisiongroup.ca

09/07/2026

From all of us at CARSTAR, Happy Labour Day! Today we honour the hardworking spirit that drives our communities forward. 🔧✨

09/07/2026

Happy Labour Day from CARSTAR Canada! 🔧✨

Today we celebrate the hardworking people who keep our communities moving. A special thank you to our CARSTAR teams across Canada for the craftsmanship, care, and commitment they bring to customers every day.

09/02/2026

Back to school is in full swing, and our CARSTAR shops are making sure local students have the essential tools to thrive this year. Through our Backpacks for Smiles campaign this summer, the CARSTAR Johnny K Group, rallied together with our amazing community partners, the Edmonton Oil Kings, to deliver over 200 packed backpacks to students across 9 local schools. To add a little extra joy, 50 families are getting a special surprise: 2 tickets each to our upcoming CARSTAR Game Day with the Oil Kings!

A massive thank you to our incredible Johnny K team, everyone who donated. It takes a village to support our youth, and we are proud to drive that mission forward together at CARSTAR. 🎒✨

08/31/2026

CARSTAR Boucherville has reached an important milestone by becoming the first CARSTAR facility in Quebec to be officially recognized as I-CAR Gold Class Aluminium. This recognition highlights the team’s hard work, dedication, and commitment to best practices and the ongoing evolution of vehicle repair technologies.

The receipt of the five Platinum certificates further confirms this achievement. The team would also like to extend a special thank you to Pat Marcotte and Carrostra Solutions for their guidance and support throughout the entire process.

A great collective achievement that marks the beginning of a new chapter, with CCC certification currently underway. Congratulations to the entire CARSTAR Boucherville team!

CARSTAR Boucherville franchit une étape importante en devenant le premier atelier CARSTAR au Québec officiellement reconnu I-CAR Gold Class Aluminium. Cette reconnaissance souligne le travail, la rigueur et l’engagement de toute l’équipe envers les meilleures pratiques et l’évolution des technologies de réparation.

La réception des 5 certificats Platine vient confirmer cette certification. L’équipe tient également à remercier Pat Marcotte et Carrostra Solutions pour leur accompagnement tout au long du projet.

Une belle réussite collective qui marque le début d’une nouvelle étape, avec la certification CCC actuellement en cours. Félicitations à toute l’équipe de CARSTAR Boucherville!

08/31/2026

Join us in celebrating 30-year CARSTAR franchise partner Lorenzo Pellicciotta on completing his extraordinary “Miles for Sight” solo motorcycle ride across Canada! Lorenzo has returned home!

Over 7 remarkable weeks, Lorenzo journeyed across the country, navigating extreme roads and harsh weather to raise critical funds and awareness for CNIB, an organization close to his heart that has directly supported his daughter and family for many years.

Along the way, our CARSTAR family showed up, celebrating Lorenzo at every stop, concluding his cross-country ride with visits to CARSTAR Miramichi, CARSTAR Charlottetown, CARSTAR St. John’s, and CARSTAR Sydney as he rode through Atlantic Canada.

Join us in congratulating Lorenzo on completing this unforgettable mission and making a lasting impact! 👏

08/28/2026

Glitz, Glam & Giving Back! ✨Our CARSTAR family brought the 1920s back in full style for our Great Gatsby–themed Casino Night at ! 🎲🥂✨ From sharp tuxedos to stunning fringe and sequins, our franchisees and network came dressed to impress and ready to party for a purpose before the Awards Gala.

Every chip played was converted into raffle tickets for a chance to win incredible regional experience baskets and prizes. Most importantly, the evening brought friendly competition and massive heart, raising critical funds for Cystic Fibrosis Canada🩵. A huge thank you to everyone who showed the true community spirit that defines CARSTAR.

08/27/2026

Transforming your industry isn't about waiting for the future; it's about building it today. Impact 2026 delivered incredible momentum, focusing on brand growth, strategic legacy, and the technological revolution reshaping collision repair.

Strengthened Brand Impact: Melissa Kwiatkowski, VP of Marketing, set the tone with a powerful update on how strategic national and local initiatives are building trust, boosting brand awareness, and driving franchisee growth nationwide.

Securing the Next Generation: Keynote speaker Dr. Tom Deans delivered an unforgettable session on family business succession. His practical framework challenged franchise partners to approach leadership, legacy, and family wealth transfers with long-term strategic clarity.

The AI & Tech Horizon: Dave Foster, SVP of CARSTAR Canada, moderated an expert panel dissecting artificial intelligence in collision repair: Brad Green, CARSTAR Raydar Collision Group shared real-world operational wins from adopting new shop-level tech. Industry leaders Ryan Mandell (Mitchell) and Omar Nabil (Solera) weighed in on the broader opportunities, challenges, and future trajectory of AI in claims and repair solutions.

The collision landscape is evolving rapidly, and the insights shared at Impact 2026 prove that our network is leading the charge.

08/25/2026

Reflecting on the incredible breakout sessions from last week’s Impact 2026! Attendees customized their experience with deep dives into the strategies, technologies, and operational opportunities shaping the future of collision repair.

Topics ranged from Building the Foundation for What’s Next with the evolution of CARSTAR Collision University and the new Virtual Learning Center; CARSTAR Academy: Focusing on attracting and developing the next generation of collision repair professionals through strategic partnerships with job fairs, colleges, and apprenticeship programs; Performance & Profitability, tactical deep dives on turning insurance performance scorecards into profitability improvements; Future-Ready Tech & Marketing, navigating the shift from SEO to AEO in an AI-driven landscape, mastering ADAS calibrations, addressing EV repair considerations, and leveraging AI for estimating and repair planning.

And finally, Shop Efficiency: Focusing on strategies for using advanced training and tooling to boost throughput, repair performance, and overall shop margins.
Thank you again to our speakers and attendees for driving meaningful discussions and advancing our industry together! 💡🚗

08/21/2026

Connecting, collaborating, and fuel for the future, the Impact 2026 Vendor Expo was a major success! Our CARSTAR Canada franchise partners spent the afternoon catching up with valued vendor partners , exploring the latest products, services, and innovative solutions shaping the collision repair industry.

Thank you to all of our incredible vendors and franchise partners who joined us, shared insights, and helped make this event a standout success!

08/20/2026

Congratulations to Darryl Hemstreet of CARSTAR Red Deer & CARSTAR Red Deer South for winning this year’s Operations Excellence Award! 🎉 Through workflow optimization, strategic investments, and leadership across two outstanding locations, Darryl truly embodies operational success.

Thank you, Darryl, for raising the bar for collision repair excellence across our network. 🔧