If I could give a 0 I would. The only thing that was good to me about going here in the end was the fact their staff was friendly.
I was rear ended in a car accident. My rear bumper was badly damaged along with my trunk door. I drive a hatchback style car. I was told by my insurance company to take to to CARSTAR.
Once the parts were in, I was told when to bring it in and that a rental would be available. Which I did and within a week I was contacted to come and pick up my car, which I did. I will admit I didn't look closely when I picked my car up, but from what I could see it looked as good as new.
About a week later, while running errands I noticed that on my trunk door, on the inside where the latch is, the paint was chipped, cracked and peeling. Where it was peeling and cracked was from the accident I assumed as it was on the opposite side of the trunk door of where I got hit. I don't use my trunk a whole lot so I didn't even think to check it before bringing it in for repairs, but I assumed that this would be something THEY would have done. After speaking to my insurance they told me to contact CARSTAR. Which I did and it seemed like they were confused about it. I said I would bring it in and show them. I also noticed on the bottom of the rear bumper, that there was a dip happening and upon closer inspection it looked like it was dipping because it needed another bolt for support to hold it in place. When I took it in for their inspection they admitted that it was missing the 4th bolt and that they HAD NOT checked the inside of the trunk door. They then took pictures and said they would send them to my insurance and be in touch. I said thanks and left. That was on a Thursday or Friday. The following week I get an email from my insurance saying the claim is closed. Confused I contacted my insurance. Turns out that CARSTAR's computer crashed and when it got fixed they "forgot" to send the pictures. CARSTAR called me late that week and asked me to bring my car back for a second time so they can fix it the second time. The following Tuesday I drop my car off for repair and then get a call the next day to say it is ready, I go to pick up my car and notice in the front there is a new crack. I will admit I did not take pictures before dropping it off, which I wish now I had. I also looked at the rear bumper and it still had the dip. At this point, I just wanted my car and to be honest I no longer trust this company with a toy metal car. Just as I was getting my keys from the receptionist, the manager was walking by, "Angus", I believe his name is, well jokingly I said to everyone, "No offense guys, but hopefully I never see ya's again." And the manager turns and says, "Well not until the next one right?" To me that was almost like wishing that.
The only damage my car has ever endured in the 2.5 years I've owned it is from this accident. I have a job that requires me to drive a lot of long distances and I have only been driving that car for the last 2.5 years.
I would rather pay out of my own pocket to repair any future damage to my car than to ever go back to CARSTAR.
I DO NOT AND WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY TO ANYONE.