CARSTAR Aluminum repair certification program experts tackle repair questions, management tips

As the Ford F-150 all aluminum bodied pickup prepares to roll into dealerships around the country, CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts, the only MSO with a qualified aluminum repair consulting and certification-focused program in place to handle repairs on these, will share their expertise on a free webinar for interested independent shop owners.

The free CARSTAR aluminum repair webinar will be held on Thursday, October 30, at 11 a.m. CST. Register now at  http://tinyurl.com/carstar25. Space is limited. CARSTAR aluminum repair experts will discuss:

•             Aluminum repairs in general

•             Training

•             Tools and equipment

•             Preparing

•             How to calculate the ROI

•             Market solutions

•             Communication to insurance and work provider partners

For the past year, CARSTAR’s operations team has been working with CARSTAR owners around the country to help them prepare their shops for the demands of aluminum repair, train technicians on aluminum repair processes for structural and non-structural jobs and source the tools and equipment needed for aluminum repair.  This training program will continue through 2015. 

CARSTAR shops that are part of Ford dealerships are officially certified in aluminum repair through Assured Performance and listed as an approved facility on the Ford website.  Other CARSTAR stores are recognized for their aluminum repair training, tools and equipment per the Ford Collision Network.  In addition, CARSTAR has its own internal certification process that is part of its proprietary EDGE Performance Tier 5.

“We have always been committed to leading the industry in having the best-trained collision repair professionals,” said David Byers, CEO of CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts.  “This is a fundamental part of our ability to deliver the industry’s highest KPIs and customer satisfaction.  As vehicle technology evolves, we must continue to provide this advanced training for our collision repair team.  And, it means we can send our insurance partners and fleet providers a list of ready and capable stores to handle their repair needs.”

About CARSTAR
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts is North America’s largest Multi-Shop Operator Network of independently owned collision repair facilities with more than 430 locations in 30 states and 10 Canadian provinces. CARSTAR delivers national scale, consistently high-quality vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes and the industry’s highest customer satisfaction ratings; all repairs are backed by a national warranty and service guarantee.  For more information visit www.carstar.com.  CARSTAR is actively seeking new franchisees.  Interested parties should contact Scott Robertson, Vice President of Development at [email protected] or 888.505.6815.