Home Breadcrumb caret News Breadcrumb caret Auto News (April 01, 2002) Collision repair chain CARSTAR Canada announces the purchase of its Durham operation in Oshawa, ON. The acquisition comes following the passing of former franchise owner Bernie Hurst, who died in a car accident last fall. The Durham CARSTAR acquisition means that there are now 11 corporate stores nationwide. March 31, 2002 | Last updated on October 1, 2024 1 min read Collision repair chain CARSTAR Canada announces the purchase of its Durham operation in Oshawa, ON. The acquisition comes following the passing of former franchise owner Bernie Hurst, who died in a car accident last fall. The Durham CARSTAR acquisition means that there are now 11 corporate stores nationwide. Print Group 8 Share LI logo