Local Disabled Veteran Given "Recycled Ride"

Monsey, NY, March 27, 2011— The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is proud to announce that Nanuet Collision Centers is once again participating in its nationwide vehicle gifting program - Recycled Rides™ with a gift to a local disabled veteran. A “green” program, “Recycled Rides” recruits auto body shops, insurers, paint suppliers, and parts vendors to contribute in their own specific ways. The program has donated over 300 vehicles since its inception in 2007.

“Nanuet Collision Centers is committed to serving the local community. After the positive experience last year in gifting a vehicle to one of our local veterans, there was no question that we would participate again.” stated Kevin Muir, President of Nanuet Collision Centers. “Our staff and vendors were very eager to participate in this key initiative for the auto body industry.”

The Recycled Rides gifting event will take place on May 6, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Nanuet Collision Centers, 417 Route 59, Monsey. The public is welcome to attend and several local leaders and clubs are expected to attend.

Thomas Kelly is the recipient of this year’s Recycled Ride. Thomas served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam and is a very active member of Vietnam Veterans of America. “Having a good working vehicle will help me and my family toward a more normal life.” Thomas has numerous family obligations and having a reliable vehicle will provide a sense of relief that transportation will not be a barrier.

Thomas was selected as the recipient by the VFW Post 9215 in Upper Nyack, NY. Commander Guy Gebbia stated, “It was a blessing to have an automobile donated to our VFW so we could help a fellow veteran. Having a local business like Nanuet Collision Centers step up and help one who served our country honorably is a tremendous commitment. The shop’s staff is putting a lot of effort and pride into refurbishing this vehicle, they should all be applauded.”

Allstate spokesperson Krista Conte of New York states, “Our participation in the Recycled Rides Program is an extension of Allstate’s commitment to our local communities. These cars represent more than a way to get around, but a way to empower families and charities to accomplish simple tasks impossible without reliable transportation.”

About Recycled Rides: Recycled Rides is a nationwide community service project whereby members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) repair and donate recycled vehicles to families and service organizations in need, in their own communities. A “green” program highlighting vehicle and parts recycling, Recycled Rides recruits collision repairers, insurers, paint suppliers, parts vendors and others, to contribute in their own, yet synergistic ways.

About NABC: NABC is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the image of the collision industry. Our ongoing and continued success is a direct result of the efforts and support of our sponsoring companies and membership. Please contact NABC directly for membership information. Call 1-888-667-7433 (888-66PRIDE) or go to www.autobodycouncil.org.