NABC Recycled Rides®

How can I qualify for a NABC Recycled Ride®?

All candidates for a vehicle must be nominated by a qualified 501(C)(3) charitable organization, a government organization or a military support organization, like the VA, that the candidate has been working with for other needs, that knows them well and is familiar with their situation. If you are a qualified charity or service organization, you can contact the NABC for a nomination from at NABCgifting@nationalautobodycouncil.org.

Team Up With Your Industry Partners To Repair And Donate Vehicles

In November of 2024, the National Auto Body Council® celebrated its 30th anniversary. The members of the NABC®, under the umbrella of the NABC Recycled Rides® program, since its inception in 2007, have changed and saved thousands of lives with the presentation of more than 3,850 vehicles to veterans, military families, single mothers and others in need of reliable transportation.

Most of us take transportation for granted. But for many people, routine activities such as going to work, taking kids to school, grocery shopping and medical visits are a challenge. A catastrophic illness or unforeseen circumstances can suddenly change lives and without transportation, make it difficult to get back on the road to stability.

Through NABC Recycled Rides®, NABC® members can play an important role to help open doors to better opportunities, employment, enriched quality of life and increased self-esteem.

NABC® members are in a unique position to change and save lives by teaming up with collision industry colleagues to refurbish and donate vehicles to individuals and service organizations in need. This collaboration of businesses representing all facets of the collision industry – insurers, collision repairers, paint suppliers, parts vendors and others – has resulted in more than 3,850 vehicles valued at more than $68.8 million donated in local communities across the country. The average value of gifted vehicles is $18,000.

How You Can Make A Difference

In addition to helping make a difference in someone’s life, your company’s participation in NABC Recycled Rides® also provides many other intangible benefits. NABC Recycled Rides® helps build local community goodwill and brand your company in local markets. And within your own company, it creates rewarding experiences, excitement and pride for your team.

How NABC Recycled Rides® Works

Participation in NABC Recycled Rides® is open to all members and includes the following support:
Members-only NABC Recycled Rides® kit with step-by-step guidance and instructions on how to plan and implement a successful event
Assistance in sourcing vehicles, parts and materials and supporting vendors
Access to Advanced Remarketing Services (ARS), and their expertise to help NABC® members by guiding you through all state required inspections for the repair partner and preliminary titling information for recipients
A robust network of local and national charities eager to participate and help identify worthy recipients
PR support to help with media exposure through a pre-event media alert, media outreach, and a post event press release
Presentation kit (additional $110 + shipping) which includes the large, reusable trademark green NABC Recycled Rides® bow, license plate, key strap, window cling and a congratulations banner

Click below to get started Changing and Saving Lives Every Day in your community.

I wanted to personally express my sincere gratitude to you and everyone involved with the NABC Recycled Rides® Program for the incredible gift I will be receiving on June 8th.

As an Army veteran, receiving this vehicle means far more than transportation—it represents hope, independence, and the opportunity to continue rebuilding my life. Reliable transportation has been one of the biggest barriers to becoming fully self-sufficient, and this gift will remove that obstacle in a way that will have a lasting impact on my future.

I am especially grateful because I have recently accepted a new position as a Peer Support Specialist with a nonprofit organization. In this role, I have the privilege of serving female veterans and first responders who are navigating their own journeys of recovery, resilience, and self-sufficiency. Having dependable transportation will allow me to better serve these women, meet them where they are, and walk alongside them as they work toward their goals.

Your generosity is creating a ripple effect. The vehicle you are providing will not only help me continue moving forward in my own life, but it will also help me support others who are working hard to overcome challenges and build brighter futures for themselves.

Please know that I do not take this gift for granted. I am deeply honored, humbled, and thankful for the kindness and support shown by the National Auto Body Council, your partners, and everyone who made this possible.

Thank you for believing in veterans and for investing in opportunities that truly change lives.