Conn. CARSTAR, Progressive Team for Vehicle Giveaway

Nov. 2, 2016

Nov. 2, 2016—This Veteran’s Day, Pete’s CARSTAR of South Windsor, Conn., and Progressive Insurance will team to donate a 2014 Kia Sorrento to a local veteran, as part of the Recycled Rides program.

The recipient of the vehicle on Nov. 11 will be Jorge Rodriguez, who served in the Navy for 10 years as a medical corpsman. The donation will take place at 11 a.m. that Friday, at the Progressive Service Center in Newington, Conn.

Recycled Rides is a nationwide community service initiative in which members of the National Auto Body Council repair and donate recycled vehicles for those in need.

Sponsored Recommendations

Best Body Shop and the 360-Degree-Concept

Spanesi ‘360-Degree-Concept’ Enables Kansas Body Shop to Complete High-Quality Repairs

Maximizing Throughput & Profit in Your Body Shop with a Side-Load System

Years of technological advancements and the development of efficiency boosting equipment have drastically changed the way body shops operate. In this free guide from GFS, learn...

ADAS Applications: What They Are & What They Do

Learn how ADAS utilizes sensors such as radar, sonar, lidar and cameras to perceive the world around the vehicle, and either provide critical information to the driver or take...

Banking on Bigger Profits with a Heavy-Duty Truck Paint Booth

The addition of a heavy-duty paint booth for oversized trucks & vehicles can open the door to new or expanded service opportunities.