Charlie’s CarStar in Columbia and Cahokia announced its achievement of Gold Class status, the industry standard for training that contributes to complete and safe repairs.

Only 10 percent of collision repair businesses currently meet the training requirements necessary to earn this designation.

Gold Class shops are required to have every technician involved in repair take training specific to their roles. They must continue with ongoing training each year for the business to maintain the Gold Class recognition, including classes in new technologies.

“Charlie’s CarStar in Cahokia and Columbia is honored to be named a Gold Class collision repair facility,” said Charlie Eilers, owner. “We are proud of our commitment to training because it is also a symbol of our commitment to professionalism and to the safety of our customers.”

For more information on Charlie’s CarStar, call 281-2886.