The National Auto Body Council announced that asTech, a new member partner of its growing membership base, has agreed to provide at no charge an inventory of asTech devices for NABC’s signature Recycled Rides program. Devices from asTech, the leading provider of remote and mobile repair solutions for diagnostic and vehicle electronics will be made […]
Collision Repair Education Foundation Announces Scholarship Recipients
The Collision Repair Education Foundation announced the recipients of several scholarship programs funded by industry partners including those from CCC Information Services, I-CAR Nashville Committee, National Auto Body Council and Service King Collision Repair Centers. CCC Michael Salvatore Memorial Student Repair Technician Scholarship The Foundation and CCC Information Services Inc. announced three exceptional students as […]
National Auto Body Council Expands First Responder Program
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced its First Responder Emergency Extrication (F.R.E.E.) program is expanding with the addition of rescue tool manufacturers Hurst Jaws of Life and Genesis Rescue Systems providing instructors for NABC member-hosted extrication events nationwide. NABC’s F.R.E.E. program provides first responders with hands-on practice specifically on late model vehicles equipped with […]
NABC Recycled Rides Changes Lives for Veterans During Military Appreciation Month
Four years ago this May, which is designated as National Military Appreciation Month, U.S. Air Force veteran Diana Cuesta received a gift that she recalls, “forever and literally changed my life.” At the time, Cuesta says her world was limited to 1-2 square miles. That’s about the furthest she could safely drive her 1995 Honda […]
Nominations Open for National Auto Body Council Awards
The National Auto Body Council (NABC) announced online nominations are now open for its Annual Awards Program which recognizes individuals and businesses whose actions and contributions have positively impacted their community and demonstrated the professionalism and integrity of collision industry professionals. Winners of the NABC awards will be announced at the Collision Industry Red Carpet […]
National Auto Body Council Members Promote Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Collision repairers are all too aware of the consequences of distracted driving, an important reason why members of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) are hosting events and activities to promote safe driving throughout April, designated nationally as Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Eighty percent of Americans believe hands-free cell phone use while driving is safer. […]
Denise Hepler, Former NABC Board Member, Passes Away
Denise Hepler, the former national account manager, replacement relationships for Hertz, and member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC) board of directors, passed away March 21. Hepler, 53, who resided in St. Peters, Mo., managed multiple shop operator accounts for Hertz for several years and represented the company at industry events. Hepler was elected […]
Registration Open for April 4 NABC Golf Fundraiser in Dallas, Texas
Registration is now open for sponsors and golfers for the National Auto Body Council’s Collision Industry Golf Fundraiser April 4 in Dallas, Texas. The event will be held at the Texas Star Golf Resort in Euless. Title Sponsor Enterprise Rent-a-Car leads a roster of industry leaders already committed as event sponsors, including Berkshire Hathaway Automotive, […]
Mother of 6 Receives Life-Changing Car Donation at NABC Annual Golf Fundraiser
National Auto Body Council members gave a Palm Springs single mother of six much to look forward to in 2018 when she received keys to a practically brand-new 2017 Toyota Camry. The vehicle presentation was a highlight of the National Auto Body Council’s (NABC) Annual Golf Fundraiser in Palm Springs last week. Proceeds from the […]
Bill Garoutte Named to Lead National Auto Body Council
Group establishes scholarship through Collision Repair Education Foundation in honor of Chuck Sulkala, founder and executive director, who has retired. The National Auto Body Council (NABC) is pleased to announce that Bill Garoutte, a veteran business development, marketing and collision industry executive, has been selected to take the helm at the organization, succeeding Chuck Sulkala, […]