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Five Families Receive Recycled Rides From National Auto Body Council Members at NACE | CARS

August 19, 2016 By CollisionWeek Editor

The professionalism, integrity and generosity of the collision industry took center stage last week at NACE | Cars Expo & Conference as three military veterans and two single parents received keys to newly refurbished cars through the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides program.

“I am grateful, you all have blessed my family. This vehicle will make a big difference in our lives,” said Travis Steele, an Army veteran who received a van for his family of six – and one more on the way.

Travis Steele, an Army reservist who was called back last year to active duty, received a 2013 Dodge Caravan donated by Insurance Auto Auctions and repaired by Pacific Elite Collision.

Travis Steele, an Army reservist who was called back last year to active duty, received

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