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Kar Kare CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts has 1 locations, listed below.

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    Business ProfileforKar Kare CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts

    Auto Body Repair and Painting

    Current Alerts For This Business

    Alert:
    Information involving Kar Kare CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts' advertising is included in this BBB Business Profile.

    Additional business information

    Advertising Review:
    In April 2022, BBB contacted Kar Kare CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts regarding claims in its advertising, including "Lifetime Warranty on All Auto Body and Paint Repairs."

    According to the BBB Code of Advertising, when using the terms “guarantee” or “warranty,” the advertiser must clearly and conspicuously include a statement that the complete details can be seen prior to sale. These details should disclose any material limitations on the guarantee/warranty. When advertising “lifetime” warranties or guarantees, the advertisement must clearly and conspicuously disclose its intended meaning of the term “lifetime.” BBB requested that the business disclose the details about its warranty, but did not receive a response.
     
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    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    1/5stars

    Average of 1 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    1 complaints closed in last 3 years

    0 complaints closed in last 12 months

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    Reasons for BBB Rating

    Overview

    Kar Kare CARSTAR a Division of Bolles Motors, Inc specializes in autobody repair. The business services include but are not limited to collision repair, spray-in truck bed liners and more.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    113 Windermere Ave, Ellington, CT 06029-3857
    BBB File Opened:
    11/1/2001
    Years in Business:
    40
    Business Started:
    1/1/1984
    Business Incorporated:
    10/1/1982
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Corporation
    Alternate Business Name
    • Bolles Motors Inc.
    Business Management
    • Mr. Ron R Midford Jr., General Manager
    • Mr. Brian Boiles, President
    Contact Information

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Brian Boiles, President
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (860) 875-2345
      Primary Fax

    Industry Tip

    BBB Tip: Choosing a mechanic for auto repair and service

    Customer Complaints

    1 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    08/11/2022

    Complaint Type:
    Service or Repair Issues
    Status:
    Unanswered
    My car was involved in an accident and was taken to Kar Kare Carstar for repairs on 02/16/2022. After a month of being in the shop, my car was finally returned to me with the body fixed but the internal headlight still not functioning. After bringing this issue up to Larry, one of the representatives at Kar Kare Carstar, he suggested that I take my car to *** to have them repair it since they are certified and more equipped to handle these complex matters. I asked Larry about how the payment would work and he ensured me that all I needed to do was file another claim with the insurance company and they would reimburse me. I ended up taking my car to a *** shop twice just to access the issue with the light and paid $600.00. *** estimated repairs to be $1400. Before I agreed to the repair, I contacted the insurance company for reimbursement of the original $600. They informed me that the original car repair shop (Kar Kare Carstar) would have to submit a supplemental request before they could reimburse me. I informed Larry of this information and he has agreed to get my car back into his shop to repair the light and to submit the supplement to the insurance company. I have been contacting Larry since April 2022 to get my car in for repairs but have had no success. On multiple occasions he has promised to get my car in within days or weeks of our conversation. After multiple calls and emails, I have not been able to bring my car back into the shop for repairs. Furthermore, I am out $600 that the insurance company did not pay out since Larry never submitted a supplemental request. I am requesting my vehicle to finally be repaired and be reimbursed the $600 for repair assessments that should have been handled at Kar Kare Carstar.

    Customer Reviews

    1 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    jonathon t

    1 star

    08/11/2022

    My car went into the shop on February and after a month of repairs, my light on my BMW still wasn't fixed. After bringing this matter up to Larry, he told me to go to BMW to have them fix it and then request my insurance to reimburse me. I took Larry's advice and went to BMW to fix my light and ended up paying close to $1000 just to "access" the issue. Turns out my insurance company will NOT pay since it was Larry that needed to submit a supplemental request. I told Larry what the insurance company told me and he's been saying he will try to get me in his shop to repair my light and request my insurance to reimburse me the $1000. It has been since MARCH 2022 and Larry hasn't been able to get me back in the shop. I have no choice but to go to the better business bureau and leave as many bad reviews as I can. This needs to go to small claims court. I will not stop until my car is repaired and I am reimburse my money.

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