2024 CARSTAR Conference

Event Details

When: July 9, 2024 @ 8:00AM MST On-Demand To: July 11, 2024 @ MST On-Demand Where: Victoria Conference Centre, Victoria, BC V8W 3M7

The Canadian CARSTAR franchise network will celebrate its 30th anniversary in Victoria, BC by hosting its annual conference. Over the course of three days, the CARSTAR team, along with professionals from across the industry, will gather to celebrate this milestone, attend informational sessions and strengthen connections with one another during events like the vendor trade show.

As a silver sponsor, Mitchell will be available at Booth #18 to discuss and show how our technology solutions—from estimating to calibrating and more—can help support body shops in their delivery of proper, safe and efficient repairs.

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