South Florida Mother of Child Battling Illness Receives Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, AutoNation Collision Center Delray and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program
On Wednesday, June 10, a South Florida mother of four received a potentially lifesaving gift — the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help her manage daily responsibilities and provide a more secure, consistent and sterile environment for her family, including a child who is battling cancer. The donation was thanks to the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner AutoNation Collision Center Delray. Read More…
Tampa Bay-Area Single Mother Receives Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Crash Champions and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program
On Tuesday, June 9, a young single mother from southwest Florida was presented a “once in a lifetime” gift – the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle as she looks to continue her education and care for her three-year-old daughter. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner Crash Champions with support from Enterprise. State Senator Jim Boyd from Florida District 20 was on hand for the festivities. Read More…
Faulkner Collision Center of Lancaster, PA, Help Some 60 Local First Responders Make Area Drivers Safer on the Road Through the National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program
On Saturday, May 30, some 60 first responders representing rescue units from south-central Pennsylvania put on their gear for a hands-on learning experience showing them how to rescue accident victims from late-model vehicles – life-saving skills that are critical when minutes matter most. Read More..
Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Auto Body Council® Hosted Over 75 Regional First Responders to Help Make the Nation’s Drivers Safer on the Road Through NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program
On Wednesday, May 20, more than 75 first responders representing more than a dozen rescue units from Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina and Maryland donned their gear for a hands-on learning experience teaching them how to rescue accident victims from late-model vehicles – life-saving skills that are critical when minutes matter most. These hands-on demonstrations of the latest techniques in emergency vehicle extrication prepare first responders to provide the best response for car accident victims in the Mid-Atlantic, all thanks to the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, Allstate, GEICO, Farmers, Nationwide, and the National Auto Body Council® F.R.E.E.™ program. Hurst Jaws of Life® provided the tools used for the classroom education and extrication demonstration. NCS provided plastic sheeting and crash wrap and AutoZone/ALLDATA provided tarps and brooms. Read More…
Airman Stationed at Dover Air Force Base Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, Caliber Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program
On Friday, May 15, an airman stationed at Dover Air Force Base received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle as he seeks to maintain his independence and support his continued growth. The presentation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate, repair partner Caliber Collision and event partner Dover Motor Speedway. Read More…
Phoenix Veteran in Need Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, Camelback Toyota Collision Center and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program in Conjunction with the Toyota and Lexus Collision Conference & Expo
On Monday, May 11, a U.S. Army veteran received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle as he takes the next step toward long-term stability and independence. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Camelback Toyota Collision Center, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway Automotive network. The unveiling and presentation of the 2018 Toyota Tacoma to veteran Matthew Severin took place on Monday, May 11 at the Toyota and Lexus Collision Conference in Phoenix. Severin had a sneak peek of his vehicle on Friday, May 8 at Camelback Toyota. Read More…
United Recyclers Group Partners with the NABC® to Bring Refurbished Vehicles to Four Denver Area Veterans Through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program
Four deserving Denver-area veterans each received the gift of a lifetime in presentations held on May 6 and 7 – a newly refurbished vehicle to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with vehicle donors GEICO and Allstate and repair partners Abra Auto Body, CARSTAR Autosport Collision, Gerber Collision & Glass and Crash Champions. Read More…
Four Tucson Area Women Receive Early Mother’s Day Gift as Part of the NABC Recycled Rides® Program Presentation at the WIN Conference
On Tuesday, May 5, four deserving Tucson area women received the ultimate Mother’s Day gift – the presentation of a vehicle to provide them independence and the ability to work and take care of their families – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with car donors GEICO and Allstate, and repair partners Caliber, Gerber Collision & Glass, Fix Auto USA and Chapman Collision Centers. Read More…
NABC Recycled Rides®
NABC Recycled Rides® is a unique program in which industry professionals collaborate to repair and donate vehicles to deserving individuals and service organizations in local communities throughout the country.
NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication™
The NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) program is designed to offer first responders and rescue squads critical information on the latest technologies and materials in late-model vehicles.
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NABC Recycled Rides® Presentations:
- June 26, 2026 — Paterson, NJ — Dynasty Auto Body
- July 15, 2026 – San Antonio – USAA Employee Meeting
- July 21, 2026 – Chicago – CREF Golf Event
- July 21, 2026 – Milwaukee Brewers Game
- July 26, 2026 – Indianapolis – NASCAR Race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
- July 29, 2026 – Oklahoma City – Farmers Headquarters
- August 13, 2026 – Dallas – Allstate Claims University
NABC F.R.E.E.™ Events:
- July 11, 2026 – Dyersburg, TN – CARSTAR Dyersburg
- August 21, 2026 – High Point, NC – Pinnacle Financial Partners Office
- August 29, 2026 – Minot, ND – ABRA Minot
- September 17, 2026 – Ruckersville, VA – Insurance Institute for Highway Safety