every single detail
Since 2003, we’ve reconditioned more than 8 million vehicles for auctions throughout North America. For
For each location, we provide the labor, the materials and a proven reconditioning process to ensure that
our customers, we provide detailing,
sale day is both smooth and profitable. we operate 32 locations nationally with 800+ full time employees.
repair. We add value to your business because reconditioned vehicles increases condition report grades, which lead to higher MMR and retail values. Simply put, the vehicles we prepare sell faster and sell for more.
32
locations
mechanical repair and paint/body
paint and body repair Utilizing the most current repair techniques, CARS Recon Inc. has teamed up with PPG and Axalta to provide the highest quality of repair. These services are
offered using a variety
of specifications to suit an
individual customer needs.
CARS Recon, Inc. provides all labor, management, and
mechanical inspection/repair
sional manner.
confines of the auction.
elimination of overtime exposure while maintaining the highest service level. Additionally, all employees CARS Recon, Inc.’s qualified
repairs as mandated by the auction’s customer. As with all services, materials along with personnel and management are provided.
provided by qualified technicians restores the clarity to headlight lenses that have become dull and cloudy.
nel to perform the movement of vehicles within the
The auction gains advantage of reduced headcount and
mechanical inspections and
Headlight discoloration is a major safety concern and devalues the car. Our restoration services
to include lot operations. As with Recon Shops, this service provides a manager and all necessary person-
technicians can provide quality
headlight restoration
CARS Recon, Inc. has expanded its list of services
materials to expertly operate the detail shop in a profes-
detailing
lot operations
have the advantage of CARS Recon, Inc.’s.benefits, i.e. health insurance, 401K, vacation and paid holidays. Fees are established on a “per vehicle entered” basis and customized for each auction site.
sale day arbitration CARS Recon, Inc. provides arbitration services, providing an independent assessment to the auction.
Capital Automotive Reconditioning Services (CARS Recon, Inc.) was formed in January
2003
In the early days of 2003, CARS Recon, Inc. was formed. It’s actual name is Capital Automotive Reconditioning Services, known as CARS. Our first day of operation was Monday, March 17, 2003. We started a bit behind the 8-ball with more cars to do than anticipated. We began with 12 employees and after the first hour, we only had 8 employees. Those first few days of operations were long days but we survived them. As 2003 progressed, we took on 2 more locations and by December of 2003, we were operating in 3 locations, in 3 different states. CARS continued to grow and over the past 15 years, we have increased from the original 8 employees (2 of which are still with us) to more than 800 full time employees, in 22 states. We now operate recon shops, paint and body shops, mechanic shops and provide a host of other services to the auction community. Currently, we are processing in some fashion more than 4000 cars per day. In December of 2016, we entered an agreement withTrim Perfect based in the U.K. This alliance was the beginnings of CARS operations in Europe. We have since formed a company known as IVS – International Vehicle Services. Our plans are to aggressively attack the European market using England as a spring board.
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32 business units
states
With expansions across the water, we continue to grow our scope of services to the auction industry in North America. As we celebrate the anniversary of our 15th year, we see a bright future on the horizon. Additionally, we are exploring plans to expand our quality service beyond the auction industry into other re-marketing venues such as dealerships, heavy equipment, RV & Marine, and marshaling yards. The CARS Recon team has been built on a value system which centers around honesty and family commitments, coupled with hard work. We truly strive to have and maintain a family atmosphere wherever we go. We have succeeded not through the efforts of any one person but rather the efforts of the entire CARS team.
Ron Hope, president and ceo
cars capital automotive reconditioning services 124 1st Avenue South Franklin, TN 37064 615.361.6880