CARSTAR Scola's Collision Center donates car to deserving Veteran

On Veteran’s Day, CARSTAR Scola’s Collision Center donated a fully refurbished 2015 Chevy Equinox to a military veteran. Progressive Service Centers honored veterans across the country in this third annual vehicle giveaway event. In association with the National Auto Body Council’s Recycled Rides® project, the Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, along with several national and local partners donated more than 130 vehicles to these heroes in appreciation of their service. 

Progressive worked together with local NABC member body shops to recycle and donate vehicles that have been damaged in an accident. CARSTAR Scola’s Collision Center expertly rebuilt this Chevy Equinox at their own expense, and with parts donated by vendors. Rebuilding this vehicle is a special show of appreciation for the shop.

Jacob Crawford, the recipient, works for the State Service Office. Crawford is a veteran helping other veterans with their benefits and developing claims. 

Keys to progress (left to right)—Tony Scola (owner), Jacob Crawford, Lou Scola (owner)

Keys to progress (left to right)—Tony Scola, Steve Hartless (Asst. Manager Fisher House), Lou Scola

"I ride my bike to the train station where I catch a train to meet these veterans who are limited in their travels due to their disabilities,” said Crawford, an eight-year U.S. Air Force veteran. “This vehicle will not only help me but it will help a lot veterans and their families. I am truly grateful. I travel close to two hundred miles a week."  

The event was especially meaningful for CARSTAR Scolas owner Lou Scola.

"Being a six year veteran myself, it's very satisfying being able to give back, especially to a fellow veteran who is doing such noble work", said Scola, who served in the U.S. Navy. 

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.