The story behind Larry & Patti King, Energy Country Ford, and CARSTAR of Port Arthur.
Patti's father, Aubry Raiford, establishes what would become Energy Country Ford in Port Arthur, Texas — building a reputation for honest service and community commitment that would last three quarters of a century.
When Aubry passed away, Larry and Patti King stepped in to carry on his legacy. For nearly 30 years, they served Southeast Texas families with the same values Aubry built the business on — integrity, honesty, and care.
After 27 years running the dealership and honoring 75 years of family heritage, Larry and Patti made the decision to sell Energy Country Ford. But retirement was never the plan.
Larry and Patti invest in a brand new, Italian-designed collision repair production facility in Groves, TX — just 1.5 miles from the original dealership site. Same community. Better equipment than ever before.
5.0 stars. 734 verified reviews. A facility built for the next generation. We're still here — and we're better than ever.
"We sold the dealership, but we didn't leave the community. Southeast Texas has given us everything. Building this new facility was our way of giving something back — and making sure the families we've served for decades still have someone they can trust when something goes wrong."
— Larry King, Owner, CARSTAR of Port Arthur
The same work ethic that turned Energy Country Ford into a 75-year legacy is now driving one of the most technologically advanced collision repair shops in Southeast Texas.
When we built our new location in Groves, TX, we didn't cut corners. We invested in Italian production equipment, modern paint systems, and a workflow designed to return your vehicle faster — without sacrificing quality.
Verified by 734 real customers through our repair management software. Every single one earned.
Our spray booths and production systems are among the best available — delivering flawless paint matching every time.
We stand behind every repair for as long as you own your vehicle. That's not a marketing line — it's in writing.
We handle claims with every major carrier. Bring your claim number and let us do the heavy lifting.
You'll know the status of your vehicle every step of the way. No calling. No wondering.
We live here. We invest here. Every dollar you spend with us stays in Southeast Texas.
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