News Release

Fifth annual FrightLites® fundraising campaign runs throughout October at CARSTAR Collision Repair Centres across the country

Ottawa, Ontario - October 1, 2004 - Concordia CARSTAR Collision Centres, and the local chapter of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF) want children to be safe trick-or-treating this year - and also want them to be heroes by lighting up the streets of Ottawa in support of cystic fibrosis (CF).

Now in its fifth year, the FrightLites® campaign is a partnership between the CCFF and over
100 CARSTAR Collision Repair Centres across the country. Each location sells FrightLites®, a
non-toxic glow stick that trick-or-treaters wear on top of their costumes to become more visible
to traffic on that eventful night of candy gathering. The program has already helped raise over
$800,000 for CF.

"This year we have the opportunity to reach the $1 million mark for cystic fibrosis research," said
Walter Grego, President, Concordia CARSTAR Collision Centres, "By purchasing FrightLites®, Canadians are not only helping kids be safe on Halloween night but they are also helping fight a devastating disease that affects children and young adults across the country."

On top of all the money raised from the FrightLites® campaign, CARSTAR centres will also
donate $2 to the CCFF on behalf of every customer that has his/her car repaired in the month of
October.

"It will be easy to spot our child heroes this Halloween," said Walter Grego. "It would be an amazing site to see our streets lit up by FrightLites® this Halloween."

The glow sticks also have a very important role in Halloween safety. Studies show that children
under 14 are up to four times more likely to be hit by a car and injured while walking on
Halloween night than on any other night of the year. By purchasing and wearing a FrightLites®
glow stick, parents are making sure that their trick-or-treaters are safer and more visible on
Halloween. FrightLites® are available in five colours, and cost $3 each. They are 100 per cent
safe for children and glow for eight to 12 hours.

"The FrightLites® campaign is a huge part of our fundraising efforts," said Cathleen Morrison,
CEO of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. "And each dollar raised is really helping us
reach the goal of a cure for CF."

For more information on the FrightLites® campaign please visit www.carstarottawa.com.

About Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis attacks the lungs and the digestive system, and is the most common, fatal
genetic disease affecting young Canadians. The CCFF is a Canada-wide health charity, with 52
volunteer chapters, that funds CF research and care.

About CARSTAR Automotive Canada

CARSTAR Automotive Canada is the only nationwide quality collision repair network in the
country - and CARSTAR is the fastest growing automotive franchise in North America, with 300
locations. Founded in Hamilton, Ontario in 1995, CARSTAR Automotive Canada has grown
from eight to over 100 locations in just nine years. CARSTAR repairs approximately one in 20
vehicles in Canada - 6,000 vehicles per month - with high rates of customer satisfaction. For
more information, please visit CARSTAR at www.carstar.ca.

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