CARSTAR Expands in Chicago

Jan. 7, 2015

Jan. 7, 2015—CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts announced on Tuesday the addition of CARSTAR North Aurora Collision Center to its growing national network of shops.

The shop is located at 1 S. River Rd in North Aurora, Ill., and is owned by Brian Gore. Gore has more than 25 years of experience in the collision repair industry.

CARSTAR North Aurora Collision Center is housed in a 19,800-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility. The shop utilizes the CCC ONE Total Repair Platform for computerized estimating, workflow, repair processes and an improved customer experience. The shop features an AFC Finishing Systems paint booth with heated downdraft, Kansas Jack frame machine, and Miller welding equipment. Its technicians are also I-CAR Gold certified.

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