MEDIA CONTACT:
Dale Ross
651.207.9652
dross@nationalautobodycouncil.org
Presentation Took Place Recently in Frederick, MD
Media Note: Photos from the NABC Recycled Rides® presentation are available HERE.
Port Charlotte, FL – (December 15, 2024) – Recently, a citizen of Alexandria, Virginia experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide him independence and the ability to secure work – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with vehicle donor Travelers and collision repair partner Top Gun Collision Experts of Frederick, Maryland, a member of the CollisionRight network of collision repair facilities.
NABC®, Travelers and Top Gun presented a fully refurbished 2017 Subaru Outback to Joseph Erb, who has recently recovered from a long-term illness, which left him limited work options.
“The lack of transportation has greatly hindered the types of jobs I can pursue,” Erb explained. He has been limited to remote work until now. “This vehicle will greatly help in furthering my desire of complete independence,” Erb added. The NABC Recycled Rides® donated vehicle will also contribute to Erb’s efforts to discontinue his dependence on government disability payments.
“Working with the National Auto Body Council on the NABC Recycled Rides program has been a great experience,” said Tim Morales, regional manager for CollisionRight. “This initiative allowed us to give back to someone in our community and brought our team together with a shared purpose. I’m so proud of our team at Top Gun Collision, not only for providing their expertise on the repair, but also for making a huge impact in the life of someone in need,” Morales added. “Being part of CollisionRight’s first NABC Recycled Rides donation is a proud moment for all of us, and we look forward to many more opportunities to make a positive impact.”
CollisionRight has grown to 100 locations, becoming the sixth largest operator of collision repair facilities in the country just four years after its founding. It is known for acquiring existing repair shops and leaving the local branding intact, while updating their operations. CollisionRight has a goal to triple its footprint in the next five years.
NABC Recycled Rides® is a unique program in which businesses representing all facets of the collision repair industry team up to repair and donate vehicles to individuals and families in need of reliable transportation. Since the inception of the NABC Recycled Rides® program in 2007, members of the National Auto Body Council® have donated more than 3,500 vehicles valued at some $50 million.
Additional partners in the NABC Recycled Rides® presentation included Copart, Advanced Remarketing Services, Enterprise and Cars for Charity.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL AUTO BODY COUNCIL®
The National Auto Body Council® is the premier organization of collision industry partners dedicated to strategic networking opportunities that positively change lives in the communities we serve. The collaborative membership of the National Auto Body Council® has gifted more than 3,500 vehicles and provided extrication opportunities for some 6000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides®, NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) and the NABC® Community Impact program. That effort equates to a 4:1 ROI in dollar value delivered from NABC® membership dollars.
The NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation, a 501c3 organization, is committed to the goal of driving change for veterans, military members, first responders and families in need, while harnessing the power of the collective membership of the collision repair industry to positively impact communities where we live and work. As demand for NABC® programs like NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC F.R.E.E.™ grows, so do the needs for resources to manage these important programs. Being able to pursue grants, gifts and donations allows NABC to expand these programs to serve those in need and help communities where we live and work. For more information, visit www.NationalautoBodyCouncil.org.
