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title: "CARSTAR Expands in Michigan with Opening of CARSTAR Village Collision Center"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/10a15ad7-90dd-4696-b10b-286fd6b58389
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250814_carstar_expands_in_michigan_with_opening_of_carstar_village_collision_cente.html
category: "Collision"
industry: "Automotive"
segment: "Collision"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-08-14T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:32.268Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1450101499163-c8848c66ca85?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# CARSTAR Expands in Michigan with Opening of CARSTAR Village Collision Center

**TL;DR:** CARSTAR has expanded in Michigan with the opening of CARSTAR Village Collision Center, owned by Jim Seavitt. The new collision center is located on the grounds of Village Ford, a dealership owned by Seavitt since 1982.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-08-14. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250814_carstar_expands_in_michigan_with_opening_of_carstar_village_collision_cente.html).*

## Story

Charlotte, NC – CARSTAR announces the opening of CARSTAR Village Collision Center, located at 23601 Kean Street, Dearborn, MI 48124.

This marks the first CARSTAR location for Jim Seavitt, an owner with more than 40 years of industry experience. Seavitt has owned Village Ford since 1982, building a strong reputation for quality service and community support.

“We were looking for an opportunity to grow our business to better serve the community at large,” said Seavitt. “We’re in the heart of Ford country, surrounded by a high concentration of manufacturers. Aligning with a nationally recognized brand like CARSTAR allows us to showcase our capabilities, drive profitability, and expand our reach. We’re excited about the future for our team, our associates, and our continued commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers.”

The new collision center employs 15 highly trained technicians, and is located on the dealership grounds, which spans 13 acres. Known for their dedication and customer first approach, the team has earned multiple manufacturer awards for service excellence. The facility services all makes and models and offers a full range of collision repair solutions. CARSTAR Village Collision Center is currently working toward I-CAR Gold Class status, in addition to pursuing multiple leading OEM certifications.

“We’re thrilled to welcome CARSTAR Village Collision Center to our growing network,” said Damien Reyna, Chief Operating Officer, Collision, Driven Brands. “Jim’s long-standing reputation, industry expertise, and commitment to his community make him a perfect fit for the CARSTAR family. This new location reflects the level of quality and care that defines our brand.”

Beyond the shop floor, CARSTAR Village Collision Center is deeply invested in giving back, supporting organizations such as Cabrini High School, Make-A-Wish Foundation, Friends for Animals of Metro Detroit, Penrickton Center for Blind Children, and The Center for Exceptional Families.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- location expansion (topic)
- Automotive (sector)
- community support (topic)
- michigan (location)
- Driven Brands (company)
- CARSTAR (company)
- collision repair (topic)
- Damien Reyna (person)
- industry partnership (topic)
- Jim Seavitt (person)
- Village Ford (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250814_carstar_expands_in_michigan_with_opening_of_carstar_village_collision_cente.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/10a15ad7-90dd-4696-b10b-286fd6b58389).