CARSTAR has announced the opening of its Hochelaga facility in Montreal, Quebec.

Owned and operated by Maxime Waked, the repair centre is located at 2425 Rue Desautels in Montreal. Waked, who also owns two other CARSTAR facilities, has been able to expand his operations and relationships ever since he first took over his father’s facility.

“Having been in the collision repair industry for over 17 years, it felt nice to join a network that has that team spirit and supports my business goals of growth,” says Waked. “Now, I am excited to open my third location and continue helping people in this new community with this work that I am so passionate about.”

The CARSTAR Hochelaga team is looking to make themselves available and provide the quality of service Waked’s shops are known for, especially because the new repair centre is located in an area with limited options for collision repair. The facility is equipped to repair all makes and models and is spread out over a 929 sq m (10,000 sq ft) area.

“Maxime opened his first CARSTAR location almost five years ago, and in that time has grown his skills, services and operations,” says Yves Robichaud, Zone Director, CARSTAR. “A top performer across the network, Maxime also won CARSTAR’s coveted ‘President’s Club Award’, which is awarded annually to exceptional franchise partners.”