Custom Ford Fairlane Garners $1 Million for Charity at Barrett-Jackson
Sometimes the sequel is better than the original. This turned out to be the case when at this year’s annual Scottsdale Barrett-Jackson auto auction, when a custom 1964 Ford Fairlane sold for a cool $1 million for charity.
Caliber Collision Donates Vehicle to Homeless Family of Five in San Diego
A former middle-class San Diego family of five, rocked by a series of financial and medical misfortunes and now living in a homeless shelter, will be able to start off the new year on a positive note with a refurbished minivan donated by Caliber Collision Centers as part of the company’s participation in the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Recycled Rides program.
National Auto Body Council Annual Golf Fundraiser a Success
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) reports that this year’s NABC Annual Golf Fundraiser, which serves as the primary fundraiser for the organization, was a “resounding success.”
Collision Repair Education Foundation Asks for Help for Tornado-Devastated School
The Collision Repair Education Foundation is calling on the collision industry to support Franklin Technology Center (FTC) of Joplin, Mo., which was completely leveled during the F5 tornado.
Conn. CARSTAR Store Donates Vehicle to Local Veterans
For the past three years in Connecticut, a local veteran, Service Officer Richard Linnon, has been using his own truck to transport veterans in need of rides, and now CARSTAR, Berlin says it has stepped up to show its gratitude.
Florida’s Auto Angels Present 12 Cars to Needy Families
On Dec. 20, Auto Angels, in association with The Mid Florida Chapter of Florida Auto Body Collision Alliance (FACA), presented 12 reconditioned vehicles to a dozen local families. Cheers and tears erupted throughout the ceremony as keys to newly reconditioned vehicles were presented and the pre-selected and notified men, women and children were led to
Fix Auto Provides Refurbished Vehicles to Seven Families Via Recycled Rides
Seven Fix Auto repair center locations participated this year in Recycled Rides, a national program sponsored by the National Auto Body Council (NABC) through which body shops repair and donate refurbished vehicles to families and service organizations in need. Because of their efforts, seven families were able to get back on the road, part of
Caliber Collision Centers Donates Recycled Ride to Single Mother of Cancer Patient
Vanessa Daum, a single mother of a small boy diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, received some holiday cheer on Dec. 23 at Caliber Collision Centers’ Riverside location, when she took possession of a refurbished 2006 Honda CRV donated by Caliber. Vanessa is a single parent of four sons and faces the incredible challenge of getting
H&V Collision Centers Team Up with GEICO and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany to Donate Vehicle to Local Family
H&V Collision Centers, the largest independently owned collision repair company in the Capital Region, has partnered with GEICO and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, to donate a refitted vehicle to a local family in time for the holidays. A van equipped for special needs transport was presented at the H&V Collision Centers Oakwood
Florida’s ‘Auto Angels’ Give Away 11 Vehicles
Auto Angels, in association with the Mid Florida Chapter of Florida Auto Body Collision Alliance (FACA) announced that it will give 11 vehicles to local recipients this holiday season. This year, Auto Angels says there were over 300 applicants vying for the "Angel Autos" prepared by the group. The selection committee worked to assure that