National Auto Body Council Recycled Rides
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Candidates for a NABC Recycled Ride® vehicle cannot self-nominate. They need to be nominated, or “sponsored” by a charity that knows them and is familiar with their situation. I suggest that if you are in need, you reach out to a local charity for assistance and once you start working with them and they know you, perhaps they can nominate you.
The criteria that the candidate must meet is as follows:
Must have a valid driver’s license from the state where the vehicle will be gifted
Must be able to obtain and maintain vehicle insurance
Must have means to cover any upfront expenses- titling, registration, sales tax, etc.
Must have a safe driving record
Be financially challenged with enough income to afford the insurance and upkeep, but not so much that they could afford to buy a car. - there is an income guideline of 2X the national poverty level
Does not currently own a reliable, working vehicle
If a veteran, must have an honorable discharge
We rely on our charity partners to know the people they nominate and to select good people to bring forward. People who are who they say they are, that the information they provide is accurate, and that they will pass a background check for a clean criminal record and clean driving record. We are looking to provide a gift that truly changes someone’s life, not a second household vehicle.
Amanda Santos, NABC Recycled Rides® Gifting Coordinator, asantos@nationalautobodycouncil.org