Southern California Veteran Receives Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Farmers, CARSTAR and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (July 28, 2026) – On Thursday, July 23, a U.S. Air Force veteran received the gift of a lifetime — the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle as he continues to attend to his medical needs and seeks employment.  The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Farmers Insurance and repair partner CARSTAR, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands.

Russom’s CARSTAR Collision, Travelers and Local First Responders Help Make Mid-South Drivers Safer on the Road Through National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (July 16, 2026) –  First responders from nine fire departments across the Mid-South donned their gear at Russom’s CARSTAR Collision in Dyersburg, TN, on Saturday, July 11 for a hands-on learning experience teaching them how to rescue accident victims from late-model vehicles – life-saving skills that are critical when minutes matter most, all thanks to Russom’s CARSTAR Collision, Travelers Insurance and the National Auto Body Council® F.R.E.E.™ program.  Hurst Jaws of Life® provided the tools used in the demonstrations.

Twin Cities Area Veteran Receives Refurbished Vehicle Through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program Thanks to GEICO and CARSTAR

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (July 9, 2026) – On Tuesday, July 7, a Twin Cities area veteran received a once-in-a-lifetime gift — the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle that will allow him to continue working and to be an active member of the veteran community.  The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor GEICO and repair partner CARSTAR Northfield, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands.

Minneapolis Veteran Receives Refurbished Vehicle Through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program Thanks to Allstate and CARSTAR

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (July 8, 2026) – On Wednesday, July 8, a Minneapolis veteran of the U.S Navy received a life changing gift — the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle that will allow him to continue moving forward and assist other veterans.  The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner CARSTAR, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands.

Brooklyn, NY, Mother of Ailing Infant Receives Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, CARSTAR and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (June 29, 2026) – On Saturday, June 27, a Brooklyn, NY, single mother received a gift that could save a life — the donation of a beautifully refurbished vehicle that will allow her to give her infant son the care he needs.  The donation was made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and repair partner CARSTAR, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands.

CARSTAR Russom’s, Allstate and Local First Responders Help Make Missouri Drivers Safer on the Road Through National Auto Body Council® First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.™) Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (June 8, 2026) – On Saturday, June 6, first responders representing rescue units from southeast Missouri put on their gear for a hands-on learning experience showing them how to rescue accident victims from late-model vehicles – life-saving skills that are critical when minutes matter most. 

United Recyclers Group Partners with the NABC® to Bring Refurbished Vehicles to Four Denver Area Veterans Through the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (May 7, 2026) – Four deserving Denver-area veterans each received the gift of a lifetime in presentations held on Wednesday and Thursday – a newly refurbished vehicle 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 vehicle  donors GEICO and Allstate and repair partners Abra Auto Body, CARSTAR Autosport Collision, Gerber Collision & Glass and Crash Champions.

Boston Area Charity Receives the Gift of a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, CARSTAR and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 30, 2026) – Recently, a Boston area charity received a gift that will help change lives – a refurbished vehicle to help them in caring for local at-risk youths.  The donation was made possible by vehicle donor Allstate, repair partner CARSTAR, part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands, and is in memory of Chad Sulkala. Chad passed away unexpectedly last year. He and his father, Charles, have been instrumental in the creation and development of the National Auto Body Council.

Tulsa Area Veteran in Need Receives the Gift of a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Farmers Insurance, CARSTAR and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (April 17, 2026) – On Friday, April 17, a Tulsa, OK, area veteran in need received the gift of a lifetime – a refurbished vehicle to help him in caring for his family and fellow veterans.  The donation was made possible by vehicle donor Farmers Insurance and repair partner CARSTAR, part of the Driven Brands of automotive brands.

Two Deserving Charlotte Women Receive the Gift of a Refurbished Vehicle Thanks to Allstate, Alpha Omega Advisement, CARSTAR Auto Body, Maaco and the NABC Recycled Rides® Program

PORT CHARLOTTE, FL (March 26, 2026) – On Thursday, March 26, Driven Brands joined the National Auto Body Council to honor Women’s History Month by gifting two NABC Recycled Rides® vehicles to two deserving Charlotte women.  The donations were made possible by the NABC Recycled Rides® program, vehicle donor Allstate and CARSTAR franchise owner, Jason Zander, and repair partners CARSTAR Auto Body of Cary and Maaco of Charlotte, both part of the Driven Brands family of automotive brands.