Contact:        Bob McCleary

                        702-450-4822

                        11-18-08

Recycled Rides Program Proves to be a Great Success

Collision Authority and Family Promise combine efforts to donate vehicle to

a family in need.

Las Vegas, November 18, 2008 — with the help of Family Promise, Collision Authority, a member of the National Auto Body Council (NABC), delivered a 2001 Chrysler Town & Country to the Stacy Peters family in a ceremony at the NACE Convention in Las Vegas on November 7th. The project was part of a nationwide vehicle donation program called Recycled Rides, a community awareness project whereby members of NABC repair and donate recycled vehicles to families in need. As part of this program, simultaneous vehicle donations took place throughout the country.

“We are exceptionally pleased with the results of the project,” states Michael Spears. “The vehicle was well received and all of our staff worked hard to make the donation a reality. The Stacy Peters’ family was extremely grateful and we wish them a great holiday season. Hopefully, having this vehicle will brighten their lives and make it easier for them to accomplish the daily tasks most of us take for granted.

“I want to thank our staff and our vendors for all their help in making this project a success.   I’d also like to thank AAA Insurance who donated the vehicle.  This would not have happened without the combined efforts of all of these people.”      

“We appreciate all those who attended the event, at which we presented the vehicle—decorated with a huge green bow—to the Peters’ family. We look forward to participating again next year and we invite other auto body repair facilities in our community to join us so our industry can serve even more local families next year.”

“The event was a great success,” says Shaun Egan of Family Promise. “We’re proud to be a part of Recycled Rides. The family is just thrilled to have reliable transportation. Collision Authority did a great job getting the vehicle ready.”

Collision Authority is a chain of auto body shops with 3 locations serving the Las Vegas area since 1991.  They have repaired more than 75,000 vehicles in southern Nevada.  The main corporate office is located at 6280 W Badura Ave, Las Vegas, NV  89119.  For more information call Bob McCleary at 702-450-4822.    

The National Auto Body Council is a not-for-profit organization committed to the goal of improving the image of all dedicated professionals in the collision repair industry. NABC headquarters is located at 9404 Ashking Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23116. For more information on the Recycled Rides program, call (804) 427-6982 or visit www.autobodycouncil.org

information on the Recycled Rides program, call (804) 427-6982 or visit www.autobodycouncil.org

The following is a list of all donations:

• Collision Authority “misc parts, materials, & actual repairs”

• AAA Insurance “the van itself”

• All Foreign & American Auto Parts “front inner structure parts”

• Century Towing “tow to the shop from the salvage yard’

• Charleston Auto Parts – CARQUEST “New brake pads, alternator, misc Mechanical parts”

• Farmers Insurance‐ Dave Corbett “sixth month insurance policy”

• Hub Cab Annie “new wheel covers”

• Ian’s Auto Upholstery – “Interior repair”

• Integrity Chrysler “new dashboard”

• Interstate Battery “new battery”

• Keystone Automotive “hood and fenders, & misc body parts”

• Las Vegas Tire & Wheel “complete new set of tires”

• 1‐800‐Radiator “new radiator, a/c condenser & cooling fan assy”

Collision Authority – Spring Valley employees who donated their labor:

• Jeff Vanwilgen – “Body & frame work”

• Joe Nevarez – “Body & frame work”

• Chris Ferreira – “Mechanical work’

• Mike Stockton, Jered “Bear” Kohlbatz, Joe Stratton, & Juan Hernandez –“All Paintwork”