PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 25, 2025) — The National Auto Body Council Body® is proud to announce that I-CAR, the industry leader for technical educational programming, related technical services and industry talent solutions, has become a level one partner in the collision repair industry’s premier philanthropic organization. Previously a level two member, I-CAR now joins 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 – dedicated to serving communities nationwide with programs that help change and save lives every day.
Founded in 1979, I-CAR is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing education, knowledge and solutions to support the evolving needs of the collision repair industry. I-CAR, which is accredited by IACET (The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training) is focused on improving the quality and safety of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of both the industry and the consumer. For more information, please visit www.i-car.com.
“We are honored to welcome I-CAR to the National Auto Body Council® as a level one partner for 2025, and we look forward to growing our relationship with them,” said Tom Wolf, chairman of the NABC®. “I-CAR has already proven to be a great partner in hosting NABC Recycled Rides® vehicles events at their conferences, supporting our NABC® Gala, and providing resources for our NABC Recycled Rides® for Schools program. We are excited to continue building programs like these together in the collision repair industry.”
NABC® and I-CAR presented a NABC Recycled Rides® vehicle to a deserving veteran at the 2025 I-CAR Conference in Houston in late February and another at the I-CAR Atlanta golf event in April. At every vehicle gifting, NABC® honors the I-CAR Gold Certified repair shops participating in the presentation. In addition, NABC Recycled Rides® for Schools is working with the I-CAR Academy on its updated school curriculum as part of its vehicle presentation program.
“I-CAR has long stood for collaboration in the automotive collision repair industry and supported NABC,” said Jeff Peevy, Vice President of Industry Relations at I-CAR. “We are pleased to enhance our partnership, which will enable us to continue this good work, attract talent to our industry and seek new opportunities to elevate the role of collision repair in communities around the country.”
The level one partners of the NABC® enjoy a portfolio of benefits, including
- Company logo featured on home page and a dedicated landing page on the National Auto Body Council® website
- Logo on National Auto Body Council® marketing communication materials
- Company logo inclusion on all promotional materials for NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC F.R.E.E.™ events hosted by NABC®
- Logo and verbal acknowledgement at all National Auto Body Council®-hosted events
- Company logo and name showcased on signage at all National Auto Body Council®-attended national and regional industry events
- Priority opportunity and choice of sponsorships at National Auto Body Council® events
- Press release announcement upon joining or renewal
- Press access when available at National Auto Body Council®-hosted events
- Events featured on all National Auto Body Council® media platforms
- Inclusion in National Auto Body Council® Member Directory
- Annual access to four NABC Recycled Rides® vehicles and one NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) event
- Access to a national database of non-profits for NABC Recycled Rides®
- Free marketing and publicity materials, PR consulting, local media contacts
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 6,000 First Responders in communities around the country through the NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) programs. 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 allow 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.
ABOUT I-CAR
Founded in 1979, I-CAR is a not-for-profit education, knowledge, and solutions organization designed to support the evolving needs of the Collision Repair Iner-Industry. I-CAR, which is accredited by IACET (The International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training) is focused on improving the quality and safety of auto collision repair for the ultimate benefit of the consumer. For more information, please visit www.i-car.com.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Deborah Robinson
312-505-4336
drobinson@nationalautobodycouncil.org