BUSINESS FEATURE: How Do Customers Choose Your Body Shop?
There are many factors that come into play when it comes time for a consumer to select a collision repair facility. Do an honest assessment of how you compare with other shops, and you’ll be well on your way to knowing whether you stand out or just blend into the background.
H&V Collision Brings National Donation Program to Albany
H&V Collision Centers have partnered with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany (CCDA), and State Farm to donate a vehicle to a community member in need as part of the 2010 Recycled Rides Program. The donation was possible because of Recycled Rides, a program sponsored by the National Auto Body Council (NABC). State Farm
Recycled Rides Still in Need of Almost 70 Vehicles
With the Oct. 15 donation deadline quickly approaching, a historic response to the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides program has created an unprecedented demand for cars, the organization says. This year, 138 shops have volunteered to restore vehicles to donate to families or charities in need of reliable transportation, and NABC says 68
Recycled Rides Sees Unprecedented Car Donations
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) says the response from those willing to donate vehicles and related services to its Recycled Rides initiative this year has reached unprecedented levels. Companies donating vehicles include insurance companies like Allstate, American Family, AMICA, Esurance, GEICO, Progressive, Republic Insurance Group, State Farm, Travelers, USAA and AAA. Industry partners including
Keenan Auto Body Raises $28,500 for Charity
Keenan Auto Body VP and COO Michael LeVasseur announced the successful outcome of Keenan’s 12th Annual Charity Golf Outing held at Penn Oaks Golf Club on June 3. “I am very pleased to announce that we have raised a record amount of $28,500 for the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House and the Russella Educational Fund,” he
1-800 Radiator & A/C to Participate in NABC’s Recycled Rides Program
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) has announced that 1‐800 Radiator & A/C has agreed to provide free of charge all the engine cooling parts needed to correctly repair the vehicles that are part of the program. “The donations from 1‐800 Radiator & A/C will help participating shops save on the materials they must
Final Tally of $85,000 from 911 Collision Centers Annual Fundraiser Benefits Tucson Youth Organizations
911 Collision Centers announced a final tally of just over $85,000 from its annual Charity Golf Tournament and Gala event in Tucson, Ariz. Funds raised from this year’s event benefited several local youth organizations. "Giving back to the communities that support us is one of the cornerstones of our company’s mission," said Bob Thompson, Golf
Valley Motor Center to Participate in 2010 Recycled Rides Program
Valley Motor Center has announced that it will once again participate in the nationwide vehicle donation program called “Recycled Rides.” The annual program, coordinated by the National Auto Body Council (NABC), allows for participating collision repair facilities to donate vehicles at no charge to local charities or organizations during Thanksgiving week. “Our goal is to
CARSTAR Holding Annual Nationwide Car Wash Fundraiser June 12
The second annual CARSTAR Soaps It Up! Car Wash, North America’s largest car wash event – which last year set the Guinness World Record for "Most Cars Washed – Multiple Venues" by washing more than 4,000 vehicles in eight hours – is slated for June 12. Themed “Making Magic Happen – One Car at a
SEMA Installation Banquet and Gala Fundraiser Set for July
The 2010 SEMA Installation Banquet & Gala Fundraiser is set for Friday, July 23, from 6:30-10 p.m. at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, Calif. The annual event serves to acknowledge the association’s outgoing board members, welcomes the newly elected board members and honors the newest SEMA Hall of Fame inductees. Since 2007, the SEMA