History
Collision Automotive CARSTAR was started by owner Doug Kelly in 1974 in a small shop on George Street in East Hartford. They moved to 50 Village Street in East Hartford in 1976 where they have grown from a 3,000 square shop to an 11,000 square foot facility. In 1994 Collision Automotive joined the national network of CARSTAR collision centers, becoming part of an organization with over 350 locations in the United States and Canada. They have become a leader in the auto body repair industry by delivering great customer service, having direct repair programs with over 15 insurance companies and achieving ICAR Gold status with their focus on training to stay current with changes in automobile construction. They are also achieved Nissan and Infiniti Certified, Hyundai Certified, Fiat/Chrysler Certified, and recognized GM Genuine Repair provider.
Specialties
CARSTAR is North America's largest franchise network of independently owned and operated collision repair facilities with more than 700 locations in 35 states and 10 Canadian provinces. CARSTAR specializes in auto body repair,auto glass repair,and collision repair. We're experts in taking care of your car and pride ourselves on our impeccable service! Come visit your local CARSTAR for all your auto repair needs.