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NABC® Members Travelers and Classic Collision Donate a Refurbished Vehicle to an Atlanta-area U.S. Navy Veteran through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

April 25, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 25, 2025) – On Thursday, April 17, a single mother from the Atlanta area received a life-changing gift—the donation of a fully refurbished vehicle to provide critically needed transportation for her and her son. The donation was made possible by Travelers and Classic Collision through the NABC Recycled Rides® program.

U.S. Navy Veteran Receives Life-Changing Vehicle Donation Through NABC Recycled Rides® at I-Car 2025 Leading Forward National Conference

March 4, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (March 4, 2025) – On Friday, February 28, a decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to give her the ability to get to and from work, take care of her four children and be active in her community – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with car donor Travelers and collision repair partner Caliber Collision. The presentation took place during the I-CAR 2025 Leading Forward National Conference at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Downtown.

NABC® Members Travelers and Caliber Collision Change a U.S. Army Veteran’s Life with the Donation of a Refurbished Vehicle through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

March 3, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (March 3, 2025) – On Friday, February 28, a decorated veteran of the U.S. Navy experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to give her the ability to get to and from work, take care of her four children and be active in her community – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with car donor Travelers and collision repair partner Caliber Collision. The presentation took place at the I-CAR National Conference in Houston.

National Auto Body Council® Welcomes National Auto Body Parts Warehouse powered by Parts Authority as a New Level Two Partner for 2025

February 27, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (February 27, 2025) — The National Auto Body Council® is proud to announce that National Auto Body Parts Warehouse powered by Parts Authority, a leading automotive parts distributor headquartered in Lake Success, NY, with more than 250 locations across the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-West, Pacific Northwest, and the Southwest, has joined the NABC® as a level two member. As a level two partner, National Auto Body Parts Warehouse powered by Parts Authority will work alongside an elite consortium of collision repair facilities, rental car companies, parts and materials providers, insurance companies, automotive recyclers, salvage companies, towing companies, industry consultants and more to serve communities across the country with programs that help change and save lives every day.

NABC® Members GEICO and Crash Champions Gift a Refurbished Vehicle to a Colorado Springs Family in Need through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

February 25, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (February 25, 2025) – On February 19, a resident of the Colorado Springs area experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide her transportation to work and the ability to support her family’s needs – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with insurance partner GEICO and collision repair partner Crash Champions.

NABC® Members Farmers and All Magic Paint & Body Donate a Refurbished Vehicle to an Orange County Mother in Need through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

February 25, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (February 25, 2025) – On February 20, a single mother from Orange County received a life-changing gift—a beautifully refurbished vehicle that will help her pursue her college degree and take care of her children – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with insurance partner Farmers Insurance and collision repair partner All Magic Body & Paint Collision Centers.

NABC® Members GEICO and Crash Champions Gift a Refurbished Vehicle to a Colorado Springs Family in Need trough the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

February 23, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (February 23, 2025) – On February 19, a resident of the Colorado Springs area experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide her transportation to work and the ability to support her family’s needs – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with insurance partner GEICO and collision repair partner Crash Champions.

Tee It Up with the NABC® in Dallas at the NABC® Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser

February 20, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (February 20, 2025) — The National Auto Body Council® announced it will host its annual Dallas golf fundraiser at a great new course for 2025 – Bear Creek Golf Club West Course. The NABC® Lone Star Changing and Saving Lives Golf Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, May 1, 2025 and will feature a NABC Recycled Rides® presentation, four-person scramble, and awards reception. It is a great opportunity to join industry colleagues and customers for great golf and support the NABC®! And, of course, there is the opportunity to win bragging rights on the course, great raffle prizes and auction items!

NABC® Members Travelers and Crash Champions Gift a Refurbished Vehicle to a Connecticut Veterans Aid Organization through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

February 19, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (February 19, 2025) – On February 13, Veterans Base Camp, which provides meals, counseling and other services to veterans, received a gift that will dramatically help the organization meet its mission — the presentation of a fully refurbished vehicle – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with car donor insurance partner Travelers and collision repair partner Crash Champions.

NABC® Members Caliber Collision and GEICO Donate a Refurbished Vehicle to a Tidewater U.S. Navy Petty Officer in Need through theNABC Recycled Rides® Program

February 18, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (February 18, 2025) – On Valentine’s Day, A U.S. Navy Petty Officer from Naval Station Norfolk and her four-year-old son were showered with love when they received keys to a newly refurbished car at a special celebration marking Caliber Collision’s 600th vehicle donation nationwide. Petty Officer 2nd Class Blair Cleary was selected to receive a 2019 Kia Sorento. The car donation in partnership with GEICO, which donated the vehicle, is part of the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program.

NABC® Members GEICO and Faulkner Collision Center Donate a Refurbished Vehicle to a Deserving Recipient in Need through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

February 15, 2025

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (February 15, 2025) – Recently a deserving Pennsylvania woman received keys to a newly refurbished vehicle through the NABC Recycled Rides® program and its partners Faulkner Collision Center and GEICO. The donation recognized Precious Perry’s resilience in the face of adversity.

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