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History
History of SubaruCAR.net and Carrosserie André Raymond inc.
1960
Foundation of the company under the name Raymond Auto Body. During the day, André Raymond works at the dealer John Gravel. In the evening, he carries out repair and paint in the his father’s garage, located at 255 Ostiguy Chambly. Bedondaine and Bedon Rond, brewery and beer museum now occupy the space. The body man always said that beer clear the dust they had in the throat!
André Raymond began his business in the garage of his father’s house, located at 255 Ostiguy. Left: surely members of the family of André in the garden.
1964
André Raymond and Jacqueline Raymond in 1960
First construction, at 261, Ostiguy, Chambly. Jacqueline Raymond (wife) joined the team. Raymond’s family lived over the garage. At that time, Raymond Auto Body did a lot of subcontracting for Chambly dealers who do did have a body shop.
Jacqueline and Andrew live in an apartment over Raymond Auto Body.
1970
Sponsorship of a junior hockey team that was particularly popular at the time.
1974
Acquisition of the first frame machines. Since very few garage had frame machine in Québec, the stock car driver André Cabana, No. 5 came for repairs on his vehicle.
1976
Expansion.
Change of name to Carrosserie d’automobile André Raymond inc.
1977
The floor of the apartments above the shop is burned to the ground.
1985
François Raymond, son, joined the team.
At that time, the color brown was hot! We can see up the fleet of towings.
Below you can see some of the first repaired done on a Subaru.
The name was shorten to Carrosserie André Raymond inc. and the creation of the “CAR” logo.
1986
Sylvain Raymond, son, joined the team.
This picture was shot on 23th July 1979.
Carrosserie André Raymond is located at 261, Ostiguy, Chambly.
1989
Inovation in advertising. People still talk about it.
1990
The slogan of the company is found: “Where we meet by accident!”
André at work.
1991
Nancy Raymond, daughter, joined the team.
1993
1994
New modern workshop.
Relocation of the company at 300, boul. Richelieu, route 112 , Richelieu. The premises are equipped with a paint shop (down draft) with bake, an area of preparation (prep station) and an second paint shop (cross draft).
1994
Became recommended by CAA-Quebec.
1996
CAA Quebec awards the distinction 5 stars for customer satisfaction.
2000
Creating a department of sales of used vehicles.
Purchase of adjacent land.
2002
5 stars Distinction by CAA.
2005
Joining the group Napa Autocare
Obtaining a recycler’s license.
2006
February: launch of the website SubaruCAR.net Version 1.
2004
Creating SubaruCAR.net. Sale of the first Subaru. The first 10 Subaru vehicles will be rebuilt VGA, from United States.
Thereafter, we will only sell lease returns or purchases from individuals.
5 stars Distinction by CAA.
Opening of the Subaru specialist mechanical and service department.
Opening of Estheti-CAR.net for reconditioning vehicles
2008
Opening a specialized workshop of Subaru remanufactured engines.
All technicians bay are equipped with computers with access to work orders, history off your vehicle and Subaru technical bulletin.
2009
New logo and colors.
New website (version 3)
This information is for guidance, to the best of our knowledge when writing. They can change at any time and do not bind the company or its representatives.
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