Collision Automotive Repair Services,Inc.

09/08/2026

👋 Meet Castair—your new source for reliable compressed air solutions.

Since 1991, Castair has built durable, low-RPM, cast iron compressors and refrigerated air dryers designed for professional shops.

Now available through CARS, members earn 3% CASHBACK on purchases.

Stay tuned as we show why dry compressed air matters.

09/04/2026

The average vehicle on U.S. roads is now 12.8 years old—the oldest it's ever been.🚗

People are keeping their vehicles longer, which means collision repair shops are seeing more high-mileage vehicles come through the door.

Every repair is an opportunity to keep drivers safely on the road, and CARS is here to help shops do that with savings, education, and resources that support long-term success.

Are you seeing more older vehicles in your shop than you did five years ago? Let us know in the comments!

09/03/2026

Insurance pressure. Staffing shortages. Repair complexity. Customer expectations.

This meeting is designed specifically for owners, managers, estimators, and repair professionals looking for practical solutions.

Join us September 10.
Register at https://zurl.co/Q8fvS

09/02/2026

09/01/2026

We’re rethinking Money Monday—and we want your input.

Money Monday is one of the ways CARS provides FREE education and valuable information to our members. We want to make sure we’re covering the topics you actually want to learn about—and doing it at a time that works for you.

We’re using September to get your feedback on:

📚 What we cover
⏰ When we host it
💻 How we deliver it
💡 And even whether “Money Monday” is still the right name

No September session. Just a quick survey to help us build something even more valuable for our members.

What would make FREE education from CARS worth your time?

👉 Take the survey and help shape what comes next:
https://forms.gle/JzKwbde1qdXiaZE36

08/31/2026

Join GSCA September 12 in Biloxi as Drew Bryant shares practical strategies to help your business grow—and see firsthand what the GSCA community is all about.

Because the best shops never stop learning... and neither do we.

Register today!
https://zurl.co/7j4rM

08/28/2026

Collision repair material costs have increased nearly 60% in the last five years.💰

If it feels like every paint order, box of abrasives, or roll of masking paper costs more than the last one... you're not imagining it.

As operating costs continue to climb, finding ways to save on the products you already purchase can make a real difference. That's why CARS works to deliver cashback, exclusive savings, and valuable resources to help strengthen your business.

What's one material or supply you've noticed has increased the most over the past few years?

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Have you signed up yet??? Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just want to enjoy a day with industry friends on the course, we'd love for you to join us for AASP/NJ's 2026 Lou Scoras Memorial Golf Outing Tuesday, September 15! Player and sponsor registration is still open - don't miss out, visit https://zurl.co/LM72t today to sign up!

08/26/2026

CARS Cooperative was built on one simple idea: collision repair shops deserve a partner that's working for THEM.

From day one, our mission has been to help independent shops become stronger, more profitable, and better prepared for the future. We do that by connecting members with exclusive savings, trusted vendor partnerships, valuable resources, and educational opportunities that make a real impact.

While the industry continues to evolve, our purpose hasn't changed. We work on your behalf so you can spend less time worrying about costs and more time focusing on what matters most—running a successful shop and serving your customers.

That's why CARS exists. And it's why we'll keep showing up for our members every day.🚗🤝