Services



Touch Up Match & Polish

Spot repairs This refinishing method is primarily for small scuffs along lower body and bumper covers, this allows refinishing to be spot repaired and any paint blends are hidden by the contours of the body allowing for an affordable repair option. This method of repairs … Continue reading



Courtesy Cars

Many of our customers carry loss of use through their insurance company, this enables our customers to rent a vehicle from a local car rental agency while repair work is taking place. CARSTAR Imperial owns and maintains a fleet of vehicles that are offered to … Continue reading



Ministry Of Transport Structure Branding Certificate

If your vehicle has been deemed a total loss by your insurance company the title of your vehicle is likely to be branded ‘Salvage’ and deemed as not road worthy. A structural safety certificate is mandatory by the Ministry of Transportation prior to the vehicle … Continue reading



Air Conditioning & Recharging

Air Conditioning recharging is required after an air conditioning component is replaced through collision or repair. As your vehicle ages, recharging is also required when your cold air starts to feel warm or close to room temperature. The refrigerant liquid inside of an Air Conditioning … Continue reading



Wheel Alignment

Wheel alignment sometimes referred to as tracking, is part of standard automobile maintenance that consists of adjusting the angles of the wheels so that they are set to the car maker’s specification. The purpose of these adjustments is to reduce tire wear, and to ensure … Continue reading



Fibreglass Repairs

The repair compounds used for Fibreglass and composite repairs have improved drastically over the past ten years, these innovative products allow us to perform cost effective and durable repairs and avoid complete panel replacement. Cracked and dented bumpers are common and are often fully repairable.



Frame & Unibody Structural Repairs

The two types of automobile construction are body on frame and unibody. Body on frame is mostly used for trucks and SUVs. Unibody is the construction used for most automobiles and smaller crossover SUVs. Some vehicles like Jeep Cherokees are a combination of these two … Continue reading



Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)

Paintless dent repair (PDR), also known as “paintless dent removal”, is a collection of techniques for removing minor dents and dings from the body of a motor vehicle. A wide range of damage can be repaired using paintless dent removal, however, usually if there is … Continue reading



Minor Rust

These days auto rust is a fact of life, affecting thousands of vehicles of all makes.  In 99% of cases, rust can be completely removed and your vehicle restored to complete satisfaction. A small chip or minor scratch on the body of the car can initiate … Continue reading



Minor Collision Repairs

CARSTAR Imperial strives to be the best auto body repair facility in Chatham-Kent, Ontario. Our passion, focus and exceptional service for over 30 years are rewarded by continually satisfied customers. We pride ourselves in offering affordable, high quality collision repair services. Our technicians are provincially … Continue reading


If you require auto body repair in Chatham-Kent, call CARSTAR Imperial for a free consultation.

Tel: 519.354.6202



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Welcome to CARSTAR Imperial

Independently owned & operated for 30+ years in Chatham-Kent Ontario. Our skilled staff provide a full range of collision repair, body refinishing, minor touch up, air conditioning repairs, alignment services and much more. If you are looking for a repair facility please telephone us for … Continue reading

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Testimonial

"CARSTAR Imperial, your kindness was very much appreciated. A big thank you to Marty & staff for the awesome work you did on my green Ford truck!!

I sure did appreciate you friendly service, including the loaner car making my life so much easier. I’m so pleased! So thanks again for the great job."

Sincerely, Jeanette P

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CARSTAR Imperial
449 Riverview Drive
Chatham, Ontario
N7M 0N3

Phone: 519-354-6202

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