Presentation of the NABC Recycled Rides® Took Place August 19 at Crash Champions Office in Richardson, TX
MEDIA NOTE: Photos from the NABC Recycled Rides® presentation are available HERE
PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (August 20, 2026) – On Wednesday, August 19, two deserving Dallas-area veterans experienced a life-changing event – the presentation of a vehicle to provide them independence and the ability to work and care for their families – thanks to the National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides® program along with vehicle donors Allstate and repair partners Crash Champions.
The presentation was held at the Crash Champions Regional Office located in Richardson, TX. At the event, two fully refurbished vehicles donated by Allstate and refurbished by Crash Champions were presented to two veterans in need. (full bios below):
“Crash Champions has supported NABC Recycled Rides® by repairing hundreds of vehicles since the inception of the program,” said Chris Hernandez, whose two locations of technicians refurbished the gifted vehicles.
A 2018 Jeep Wrangler was presented to Tiffany Clark, who was nominated by Freedom Mobility Foundation. Sheis a veteran of the U.S. Navy who served from 2015 to 2024. After completing nine years of military service, she was medically discharged, and has limited mobility, requiring a wheelchair for longer distances. She needed a 4×4 truck that can safely transport her, her son, two wheelchairs and service dog. This vehicle, refurbished by Crash Champions, was also adapted to her needs through the Freedom Mobility Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to restore mobility for active military service members, veterans, first responders, and people with physical impairments so that they can freely live their lives to the maximum extent that technology allows. This refurbished vehicle from the NABC Recycled Rides® program will ensure Clark has suitable transportation for her and her family.
“Thank you to Crash Champions for fixing this vehicle for me, for Freedom Mobility and Mobility Works for the adaptations, and to the NABC® and Allstate for providing the vehicle,” said recipient Tiffany Clark. “This will be life-changing for me to be able to fit two adults, my son, my service dog and my wheelchair in a single vehicle. This will also help me be able to get to my college classes.”
A 2021 Chevrolet Silverado was presented to Robert Naylor, a U.S. Army veteran that was nominated by Tarrant County College. He grew up in rural Texas in a close-knit community. Raised by a single mother, he learned early the value of resilience and responsibility. As a junior in high school, Naylor made the life-changing decision to join the U.S. Army. He served eight years in the Army as a 92A, Automated Logistics Specialist. His time in the service profoundly shaped him, instilling discipline, accountability and a clear sense of purpose. Ultimately, he transitioned to civilian life carrying forward the structure and work ethic the military had given him. Today, Naylor works part-time while attending college full-time to support his family. He views education as another pathway for self-improvement—much like the military was for him. This transition, however, came during an incredibly difficult period in his life. His mother, who had always been his rock and greatest inspiration, passed away after a battle with cancer. Naylor played a significant role in supporting her through her illness, an experience that deeply affected him. Watching the strongest person he knew fight so fiercely left a lasting impression and strengthened his resolve to continue bettering himself in her honor. This vehicle from the NABC Recycled Rides® program will allow Naylor to continue his education and live up to the promise his mother believed in so much.
“I just want to thank you to everyone involved in making this happen,” said recipient Robert Naylor. “This really has been a life changing experience for me, and I really appreciate the opportunity to be here.”
Those in the community can support this life-changing program in two ways – donate to the program directly or donate their unwanted or non-running vehicle through the Changing and Saving Lives Keys for Change program. They will receive a tax donation for their contribution, and proceeds will help provide reliable transportation for those in need across the country – and in their community.
“It is wonderful to see all these partners come together as part of the NABC Recycled Rides® program, to provide a hand-up to our veterans when it is needed,” said Tim Bates, Chairman of the NABC Military Affairs team and a veteran himself. “The collision industry is full of many generous companies and individuals and we are proud of our members who contributed to this event.”
Additional partners in this presentation include: AutoZone, AutoNation Chevrolet, Wheel Technologies, DFW Camper Corral, Bagwell’s Trim Company, Pedigo’s Auto Glass, Mobility Works, Advanced Remarketing Services, Cars for Charity, Copart and Enterprise.
Allstate, a Level One partner of the National Auto Body Council®, has donated more than 300 vehicles to people and organizations through the NABC Recycled Rides® program, making it one of the largest vehicle donor partners of NABC Recycled Rides®.
Crash Champions, also a Level One partner of the National Auto Body Council®, has gifted more than 250 vehicles to people and organizations through NABC Recycled Rides®.
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 3,850 vehicles valued at some $69 million.
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 3,850 vehicles valued at nearly $69 million and provided extrication opportunities for some 7,000 First Responders in communities around the country through NABC Recycled Rides® and NABC First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™).
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.
The Changing and Saving Lives Foundation Keys for Change program also helps drive funding for key programs. The easy, efficient donation process allows vehicle owners to turn their unwanted vehicles into life-changing support. All vehicle donations fund critical programs that provide support and assistance for families in need, military members, veterans and first responders.
For more information, visit http://www.nationalautobodycouncil.org.