Level One Partners:

  • abra - auto body repair of america logo
  • Allstate, You're in good hands.
  • AutoGlassNow
  • BASF - We create chemistry - logo
  • Caliber Logo
  • carstar logo
  • CCC logo
  • Certified Collision Group logo
  • CollisionRight - Getting you back to GO.
  • Copart logo
  • Crash Champions Collision Repair Team
  • CSN Collision logo
  • Dent Concepts - Paintless Dent Repair
  • enterprise logo
  • Farmers Insurance logo
  • fix Auto
  • G and C Auto Body Family Owned Est. 1972
  • GEICO
  • gerber collision & glass logo
  • IAA logo
  • LKQ logo
  • Maaco North America's Bodyshop logo
  • NAPA Logo
  • Nationwide logo
  • nexterra logo
  • Pinnacle Financial Partners logo
  • PPG logo
  • RunBuggy
  • Sherwin Williams
  • Travelers logo
  • URG (United Recyclers Group) logo
  • USAA logo
  • Wesco logo

NABC Recycled Rides® Resources
for Charity Partners

The NABC® represents all the constituents in the collision repair industry- insurers, repairers, and suppliers. Through the NABC Recycled Rides®, insurers donate vehicles (theft recoveries and financial totals) that collision repair shops volunteer to return to pre-accident condition, and we work through local charities to gift them to people in need of reliable transportation.

Candidates for a vehicle cannot self-nominate, or be nominated by a family member or friend. They need to be nominated, or “sponsored” by a charity that knows them and is familiar with their situation. We gift about 300 vehicles per year nationally, and almost 75% are gifted to veterans, and the rest to others in need working to overcome challenges and regain their independence.

We rely heavily on the charity to nominate people that they know well and have worked with, know their situation, have witnessed them working hard towards a better life, and are confident that they will make the most of the gift of a reliable vehicle to continue to move forward in their life journey. We rely on the charity to complete the nomination form with input from the candidate, adding the charity’s own assessment and recommendation of why this person is deserving. All candidates will need to agree to and pass a background check for a clean criminal record and clean driving record. While we will gift a vehicle to a candidate that has a vehicle that is in disrepair, we are looking to provide a gift that truly changes the life of someone that has no vehicle, not someone in need of a second household vehicle.

The criteria that the candidate must meet is as follows:

  • Must have a valid driver’s license from the state where the vehicle will be gifted
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain vehicle insurance
  • Must have means to cover any upfront expenses- titling, registration, sales tax, etc.
  • Must have a safe driving record
  • Be financially challenged – although must have sufficient income to afford the insurance and upkeep, but not so much that they could afford to buy a car – there is an income guideline of 2X the national poverty level (chart below)
  • Does not currently own a reliable, working vehicle
  • If a veteran, must have an honorable discharge

When nominating a candidate, be sure to include all sources of income including housing, food subsidies, social security, disability payments and military pensions/payments. We cannot accept candidates that fall well below the target monthly income shown below.

Persons in the household Target Monthly Income required

1

$2,510 – $3,138

2

 $3,407 – $4,258

3

 $4,303 – $5,379

4

 $5,200 – $6,500

5

$6,097 – $7,621

6

$6,993 – $8,742

7

$7,890- $9,863

If your candidate is selected, we will be relying on the charity to shepherd the recipient throughout the process up until the presentation of the vehicle. Please see the following responsibilities as the nominating non-profit/charity:

  • Identifying and nominating a qualified candidate to receive the vehicle, following the NABC® criteria above—especially the income requirement of at least 200% of national poverty level
  • Ensuring that the background, employment, military service, on the application is accurate for a qualified and deserving recipient. We will confirm these with a background check.
  • Providing all ongoing communication between NABC® and the recipient leading up to the event with updates on achievement of key milestones
  • Participating in planning calls as the gifting date approaches
  • Assisting recipient in securing insurance, going to the DMV for vehicle registration, and providing transportation to the vehicle gifting event​
  • Speaking at the gifting event on behalf of the charity, and introducing the recipient to the audience.

The gifting event normally takes place at the repair facility that refurbished the vehicle, but occasionally may take place at an industry conference, national meeting or sporting event.

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LaSheana Johnson

USA & ARNG Veteran, NABC Recycled Rides® Recipient

woman holding giant key with NABC Recycled Rides®, GEICO and Crash Champion logo on it

I wanted to personally express my sincere gratitude to you and everyone involved with the NABC Recycled Rides® Program for the incredible gift I will be receiving on June 8th.

As an Army veteran, receiving this vehicle means far more than transportation—it represents hope, independence, and the opportunity to continue rebuilding my life. Reliable transportation has been one of the biggest barriers to becoming fully self-sufficient, and this gift will remove that obstacle in a way that will have a lasting impact on my future.

I am especially grateful because I have recently accepted a new position as a Peer Support Specialist with a nonprofit organization. In this role, I have the privilege of serving female veterans and first responders who are navigating their own journeys of recovery, resilience, and self-sufficiency. Having dependable transportation will allow me to better serve these women, meet them where they are, and walk alongside them as they work toward their goals.

Your generosity is creating a ripple effect. The vehicle you are providing will not only help me continue moving forward in my own life, but it will also help me support others who are working hard to overcome challenges and build brighter futures for themselves.

Please know that I do not take this gift for granted. I am deeply honored, humbled, and thankful for the kindness and support shown by the National Auto Body Council, your partners, and everyone who made this possible.

Thank you for believing in veterans and for investing in opportunities that truly change lives.

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