Driven Brands Charitable Foundation Raised More than $650,000 in 2016
Maaco, CARSTAR, Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke and other Driven Brands businesses raised the funds at national conventions and during several events throughout the year.
AR Direct, IA Path Form Partnership to Develop Hail-Catastrophe Certification
AR Direct and IA Path want to encourage younger generations to become independent adjusters through a comprehensive hail-catastrophe certification course.
Chicagoland CARSTAR Donates to Fisher House
For the sixth consecutive year, Chicagoland CARSTAR donated food and supplies to the Fisher House, which provides free temporary housing for the families of veterans currently staying at the Hine V.A. Hospital.
Service King Welcomes 200th Veteran as Part of Mission 2 Hire
With the announcement, Mission 2 Hire is officially on pace to surpass its goal of welcoming 500 veterans and military spouses to the Service King family in just five years.
ABRA’s SpringBoard Apprentice Program Bringing Techs into the Auto Body Industry
ABRA Auto Body & Glass’ SpringBoard apprentice program at its Career Development Academy takes a new approach to the apprentice program format.
California Body Shop Donates Five Refurbished Vehicles to Needy Families
Mike’s Auto Body, a multi-shop operator located in the Bay Area of California, presented the vehicles on Dec. 14th, making it their third benevolence presentation in 2016 and bringing their grand total of cars donated to 66 over 16 years.
H&V Collision Center Recognized for Veteran Contributions
The Rensselaer County Legislature adopted a resolution recognizing H&V for the donation of three refurbished vehicles to three veterans.
Maaco Franchisee Helps Army Veteran
Maaco Auto Body franchisee Joe Houghton repairs U. S. Army veteran Jorge Santiago’s vandalized car after hearing about it on the news.
H&V Collision Center Joins with Marines for Toys for Tots 2016 Holiday Collection
H&V has stationed Toys for Tots collection boxes at all seven of its locations throughout upstate New York, including Troy, Queensbury, Colonie, Saratoga, Kingston, Schenectady and Clifton Park.
National Auto Body Council Recognizes Individuals Who Exemplify Professionalism and Integrity of Collision Industry
Gerald Wicklund of CARSTAR Wicklunds Collision wins the Award of Distinction, CARSTAR Macon in Georgia wins the Body Shop Image Award, and Kathy Mello of TGIF Body Inc. wins the The Excellence in Community Service Award.
