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Chicago Area Veteran Receives a Refurbished Vehicle at the 2026 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK as Part of the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

May 16, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (May 16, 2026) – On Saturday, May 16, a Chicago area veteran received a gift that could change his life—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle to help further his education and pursue new job opportunities. The donations were made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Gerber Collision & Glass.

Airman Stationed at Dover Air Force Base Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, Caliber Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

May 15, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (May 15, 2026) – 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.

Charlotte Mother in Need Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, Maaco and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

May 15, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (May 15, 2026) – On Friday, May 15, a Charlotte, NC mother in need receive a highly anticipated gift – a refurbished vehicle to help her continue rebuilding her life and care for her two sons. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner Maaco, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands.

Houston Single Mother in Need Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Caliber Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

May 15, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (May 15, 2026) – On Wednesday, May 13, a Houston single mother in need received the ultimate gift – a refurbished vehicle to manage everyday responsibilities, including her own health care, and provide for her son. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner Caliber Collision.

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

May 13, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (May 13, 2026) – 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.

Young Nashville Area Father Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Victory INEOS Grenadier, Victory Nissan of Nashville and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

May 13, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (May 13, 2026) – On Monday, May 11, a Nashville area father received a life-changing gift—the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle as he works to care for his young child, which was born prematurely. The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partners Victory INEOS Grenadier and Victory Nissan of Nashville.

Arvada Auto X and National Auto Body Council® Hosted Local First Responders to Help Make Denver Area Drivers Safer on the Road Through the NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program

May 12, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (May 12, 2026) – Nearly 60 rescue units from across Colorado donned their gear at the South Adams County Fire Department Station 25 & Outdoor Training Facility in Commerce City, CO, recently 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, all thanks to Arvada Auto X , GEICO, Allstate and the National Auto Body Council® F.R.E.E.™ program.

Four Tucson Area Women Receive Early Mother’s Day Gift as Part of the NABC Recycled Rides® Program Presentation at the WIN Conference

May 6, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (May 6, 2026) – 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.

Oklahoma Army Veteran Receives the Gift of a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Farmers Insurance, Bill Knight Collision Repair and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

April 30, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 30, 2026) – On Wednesday, April 29, an Oklahoma City, OK, veteran in need received a life changing – a refurbished vehicle to help him in caring for his young sons. The donation was made possible by vehicle donor Farmers Insurance and repair partner Bill Knight Collision Repair, a member of the OpenRoad Collision network of brands.

Boston Area Charity Receives the Gift of a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, CARSTAR and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

April 30, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 30, 2026) – Recently, a Boston area charity received a gift that will help change lives – a refurbished vehicle to help them in caring for local at-risk youths. The donation was made possible by vehicle donor Allstate, repair partner CARSTAR, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands, and is in memory of Chad Sulkala. Chad passed away unexpectedly last year. He and his father, Charles, have been instrumental in the creation and development of the National Auto Body Council.

NABC® Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser Presented by Enterprise Celebrates Champions, But the Real Winners Were Five Local Veterans Who Received NABC Recycled Rides®

April 24, 2026

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 24, 2026) — The National Auto Body Council® announced the teams and individuals who took home top honors during the annual Dallas golf fundraiser on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Bear Creek Golf Club West Course, which helps provide support for programs like NABC Recycled Rides®.

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