It’s a scary thing when you have to call an auto body shop to fix your car, isn’t it? It means that something’s happened. Right now you may have hit a deer. You may have rear ended someone (oops…) You may have even been rear ended. The place that we know and trust in the Grand Rapids area (and there are many, many options) is Star Collision Carstar on Plainfield Ave NE. This company, which is family owned, has been the place where all my families vehicles have gone for the past 10 years. Steve Sawicki, who is the General Manager of the business, began his career as an auto body painter and has since worked his way up through the company to become the GM. The staff at Star Collision Carstar know what their doing, but more importantly, they know how to treat their customers right. Their slogan of “Relax, we’ll take it from here…” really is true. From the time you call because you need a tow after an accident to the time your car is delivered back to you with a 5 year nationwide warranty, you can be sure that Steve and his staff are going to do everything to make sure you’re taken care of.

What can you tell our readers about yourself?

I have always been “a car guy” detailing of cars painting cars for 16 years and estimating.  23 years in the business of making cars look good.   Even my hobbies involve cars:  stock car racing, drag racing and four wheeling with the two trackers club.

What do you do to keep the competitive edge?

I research market trends, new automobiles, new hybrids and safety technology.

Anything you would like to mention that is going on with your business now (new or ongoing)?

The STAR Collision CARSTAR rebate for non-profit organizations is aimed primarily at schools in the surrounding community.   Giving back to the community in the form of funds from the Creston Car Show and Soaps It Up! Car Wash