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AutoChoice hosts open houses at four locations By Mike Davey AutoChoice Parts & Paints recently hosted “We do full mechanical and collision open houses for the repair community sales at every location, but the renovations and key suppliers in four of its locations. at the Moncton store were done in part Over 100 repairers and other members of to reflect that. It’s the same showroom, the automotive aftermarket attended each but with two different counters, “ says event. They were treated to a chance to see Mirzaagha. the new stores, food and numerous prize Mirzaagha notes that a number of one of the AutoChoice open houses. The events were held draws, including a draw for a big screen At the company’s collision customers have to show off the new buildings and renovations at four of the TV held at each of the four locations. added mechanical bays in recent years. company’s locations. “We are honoured to have had such “More and more of our customers are fantastic turnout and support in each of our four open houses. It starting to do that, and we want to make sure we can be a one-stopvalidates our strategy of investing in local people and resources,” shop for the entire automotive aftermarket,” he says. said Vafa Mirzaagha, Vice President of AutoChoice. “With 18 AutoChoice Parts & Paints has experienced a lot of growth in stores throughout Atlantic Canada, we are continuously renovating, recent years. The company acquired Hub City in January 2015, expanding, or moving locations. Our events served as a way to Miramichi Auto Value in December 2014 and Buzzell’s Auto Parts celebrate our success with those who make it possible.” in December 2012. Currently the company employs 155 people, and The four locations that held open house events were the stores more expansions may be in the works in the near future. in Saint John, New Brunswick; New Minas, Nova Scotia, St. John’s, “We’ve got an expansion going on at our Bathurst location and Newfoundland and Moncton, New Brunswick. The first three have we’re looking at expanding our presence in a few other markets,” recently moved to new buildings, while the store in Moncton has says Mirzaagha. undergone significant renovations. For more information, please visit autochoice.ca.
CSN-Dana’s Collision Center earns Toyota certification
Dave Meery of CARSTAR and Robert Kember of CARSTAR Dieppe.
CARSTAR expands in New Brunswick with CARSTAR Dieppe CARSTAR Canada has announced the opening of CARSTAR Dieppe located at 1179 Champlain Street in Dieppe, New Brunswick. CARSTAR Dieppe is owned and operated by multi-CARSTAR store owners the Kember family. This marks the fourth location for the franchise partners. “We have experienced first-hand the growth partnering with a network such as CARSTAR has brought to our other collision repair locations and are excited to continue on this path with CARSTAR Dieppe,” says owner Robert Kember. “The benefits of partnering with a company such as CARSTAR will be passed on to our customers through the high quality of service and repair we will provide them.” A statement from CARSTAR says CARSTAR Dieppe has “an established reputation in the community, combining superior quality of work with exceptional customer service.” The facility was recently renovated to include over 4,500 sq.ft. of space featuring advanced equipment. “The Kembers have been an exceptional group to partner with in the Atlantic region, and we couldn’t be happier to have them add another CARSTAR location to the network,” says Dave Meery, Development Director for the Atlantic region. 18 collision Repair collisionrepairmag.com
Dana Alexander, owner and General Manager of CSN-Dana’s Collision Center, is pleased to announce that the repair facility has fulfilled all of the necessary requirements and is now officially recognized as a Toyota Certified Collision Centre for Fredericton Toyota. CSN-Dana’s Collision Center in located in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Alexander would like to thank Sam Girvan and the entire team at Fredericton Toyota for recommending the CSN shop to become a Toyota Certified Collision Centre. CSN-Dana’s Collision Center has made the commitment to continuous improvement through its ongoing participation in AkzoNobel’s Process Centred Environment (PCE) Program, I-CAR training and other industry-related training programs. The facility has achieved I-CAR Gold Class status, while many team members have achieved I-CAR’s Platinum Individual status. A statement from CSN-Dana’s Collision Center says the shop continues to upgrade and invest in new equipment and technology necessary to repair today’s modern vehicles. As a Certified Toyota Collision Centre, the shop has access to the latest Toyota technical and repair information. A release from the facility says CSN–Dana’s is committed to restoring customers’ vehicles to pre-accident condition with quality craftsmanship. CSN-Dana’s Collision Center has been serving central New Brunswick for over 35 years. The shop is a past recipient of the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Award and the Daily Gleaner’s Reader’s Choice Award. CSN-Dana’s Collision Center is an environmentally conscious company and was the recipient of the Mayor’s first Environmental Award, and is a Silver member of the Fredericton Green Shops Program. For more information, please visit danascollision.com.