This is the second time that CARSTAR Procraft has participated in the NABC Recycled Rides program. The slightly damaged vehicle was donated by State Farm. The shop was also able to bring together several community businesses to donate to the vehicle’s repair, including Lithia Dodge who provided OEM replacement parts. Donations were also provided by Enterprise, Metro Auto Paintless Dent Repair, Preferred Auto Glass, Napa, Outlaw Graphics and My Viola.
The collision and mechanical repairs were all performed by expert technicians at CARSTAR Procraft and Procraft Automotive & Truck Repair.
"We are exceptionally pleased with the results of the project," said Steve Howard, owner of CARSTAR Procraft. "I want to thank our staff as well as all who made contributions. Without them, this would not have been possible."
The YWCA served as the non-profit sponsor to select the recipient. After going through several applications, they chose Great Falls resident Donna Butler as the lucky recipient. Butler had been relying on friends or public transportation to get around town for the past three to four months.
"We have watched her struggle and are so grateful for the opportunity for Donna to have a vehicle of her own,” said Janet Duffy, former YWCA Executive Director. “It will truly restore some of her personal power and independence!"
The donation was made in a ceremony and reception at CARSTAR Procraft on Wednesday, December 16, 2015.
About National Auto Body Council
NABC Recycled Rides is a nationwide community service project whereby members of NABC repair and donate recycled vehicles to families and service organizations in need in their own communities. Recycled Rides recruits collision repairers, insurers, paint suppliers, parts vendors and others to contribute in their own, yet synergistic ways. The number of CARSTAR stores who participate in the program has grown steadily since it began. In 2015, CARSTAR locations delivered nearly 20 vehicles to families in need.
About CARSTAR
CARSTAR Auto Body Repair Experts-- a part of the Driven Brands, Inc. family of automotive aftermarket franchise brands -- is North America’s largest Multi-Shop Operator Network of independently owned collision repair facilities with more than 450 locations in 30 states and 10 Canadian provinces. CARSTAR delivers national scale, consistently high-quality vehicle repairs, repeatable outcomes and the industry’s highest customer satisfaction ratings; all repairs are backed by a national warranty and service guarantee. It was ranked 106th on Franchise Times® annual Top 200™ ranking of the largest franchise systems in North America and was named 18th on the Kansas City Business Journal’s Top 150 Private Companies list. The Romans Group LLC ranked CARSTAR the No. 1 largest MSO in North America. For more information visit www.carstar.com and follow us on Facebook and twitter. CARSTAR is actively seeking new franchisees. Interested parties should contact Scott Robertson, Vice President of Development at [email protected] or 888.505.6815.
