NABC® Press Releases

Deserving Cleveland Area Resident Receives a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to GEICO, Chardon Square Collision and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 9, 2026) – Recently a Cleveland area man in need received a beautifully refurbished vehicle as he continues on the path to success and self-reliance.  The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner Chardon Square Collision, a member of CollisionRight network.

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GEICO and Gerber Collision & Glass Join NABC® Recycled Ride® Program To Donate Three Refurbished Vehicles to Three Deserving Las Vegas Veterans in Need of Reliable Transportation

LAS VEGAS (November 17, 2022) – During the 2022 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, three deserving local veterans experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of three vehicles 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 donor GEICO and Gerber Collision & Glass of Las Vegas.

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Fix Auto USA Helps Celebrate USAA 100th Anniversary with Presentation of NABC® Recycled Ride® to Deserving San Diego Military Member

CHARLOTTE (November 16, 2022) – Last Thursday, Fix Auto Santee joined other collision repair partners to present National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® vehicles to 10 deserving veterans and military members and their families at the Armed Services YMCA in San Diego, CA, all donated by USAA. The presentation was part of USAA’s 100th anniversary celebration, through which it will gift 100 NABC® Recycled Rides® vehicles to military families across the country, including Nashville, Seattle, Chesapeake, Savannah, Charlotte, Colorado Springs, Denver, Phoenix, Tampa, San Diego and finally San Antonio later this year.

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NABC® Recycled Ride® Program Joined Allstate and Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body & Glass in Mankato, MN To Donate a Refurbished Vehicle to the Wife of a Veteran in Need of Reliable Transportation

CHARLOTTE, NC (November 16, 2022) – On Monday, November 14, the spouse of a Minnesota veteran experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide their family independence and the ability to work and take care of themselves – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with car donor Allstate and collision repair partner Jerry’s ABRA Auto Body & Glass.

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National Auto Body Council® Announces New Board Members, Executive Committee Leadership and Confirms Current Board Members at the 2022 NABC® Annual Meeting as the Organization Looks toward 2023

CHARLOTTE (November 8, 2022) — At the 2022 NABC® Annual Meeting, the National Auto Body Council® held its board elections for the upcoming year. In addition to re-electing four members whose terms were expiring, it also welcomed three new members to the National Auto Body Council® Board.

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National Auto Body Council® Announces 2022 Award Winners

CHARLOTTE (November 7, 2022) –- The National Auto Body Council® announced during the 2022 NABC® SEMA Celebration the winners of its 2022 awards – the NABC® Changing and Saving Lives Award and the NABC® President’s Award, which formally recognize individuals and companies for their leadership of and commitment to improving the collision repair industry.

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Nine Las Vegas Veterans, Military Members and Families Receive NABC® Recycled Rides® as part of National Auto Body Council® SEMA Celebration

CHARLOTTE (November 7, 2022) — The National Auto Body Council® made a big splash – raindrops and high winds included – during their 2022 NABC® SEMA Celebration at this year’s SEMA Show on the SEMA Reveal main stage outside the Las Vegas Convention Center. The celebration showcased NABC® annual awards, the Hall of Eagles recipients and the NABC® Recycled Rides® presentation to nine deserving Las Vegas families.

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National Auto Body Council® Joined USAA for Its Ongoing 100th Anniversary Celebration with the Presentation of 11 NABC® Recycled Rides® Vehicles to Deserving Veterans and Military Members

CHARLOTTE (October 3, 2022) – Recently, 11 deserving veterans and military members and their families were honored at the regional USAA headquarters in Charlotte, NC and presented with National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® vehicles, all donated by USAA. The vehicles were refurbished by collision repair partners Hendrick Collision Centers, including Hendrick Collision Center of Charlotte, Hendrick Collision Center of Concord, Hendrick Collision Center of Rock Hill and Hendrick Collision Center – Gwinnett Place Honda; Caliber Collision Center – Charlotte/Monroe and Caliber Collision Center – Charlotte/Harris Blvd.; CARSTAR Jerry Rhynes Collision; and Carolinas Collision/Parks Chevrolet and Cross Creek Collision, both Certified Collision Group members.

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Bath, PA, First Responder Honored as 5,000th First Responder Educated through the National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program

LANCASTER, PA – If you’ve been in a car accident and needed assistance getting out of your vehicle, you were likely grateful for the first responder helping you to safety. Last Saturday, the National Auto Body Council recognized a first responder from Lancaster, PA, for their dedication to safe rescues and honored them as the 5,000th participant in the NABC® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program.

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NABC® Recycled Rides® Program Joined Farmers Insurance®, GEICO, Travelers and Schaefer Autobody to Donate Three Refurbished Vehicles to Three Deserving St. Louis Veterans and Military Families in Need of Reliable Transportation

ST.LOUIS, MO (September 19, 2022) – On Monday, September 12, three deserving St. Louis veterans and military families experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of three vehicles 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 Farmers Insurance®, GEICO and Travelers Insurance and repair partner Schaefer Autobody, which refurbished all three vehicles.

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NABC® Recycled Rides® Program Joined Allstate, Caliber Collision and Missouri Veterans Endeavor Donate a 2021 KIA Soul to St. Louis Veteran

ST. LOUIS, MO (September 18, 2022) – On Tuesday, September 13, a local U.S. Air Force veteran experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide him independence that comes with having his own reliable   transportation – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with car donor Allstate, collision repairer Caliber Collision and charity partner Missouri Veterans Endeavor.

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