Esurance commits to NABC's Recycled Rides vehicle donation program

RICHMOND, Va. — Esurance auto insurance has agreed to donate 10 vehicles to launch the 2008 National Auto Body Council (NABC) Recycled Rides program, a nationwide, simultaneous vehicle donation program.

"We are proud to count Esurance auto insurance among the participants donating vehicles to this great cause," states Bill Mayer from Insurance Auto Auctions and Recycled Rides' vehicle procurement coordinator. "This commitment brings us closer to this year's goal of 100 vehicle donations."

"Esurance is committed to giving back to our local communities and our work with the Recycled Rides program is no exception," states Wayne Sharrah, Esurance's chief claims officer. "In addition to helping people in need, this is a great way to get the most out of vehicles that still have some life in them. As an environmentally conscious company, Esurance is also committed to keeping things out of the waste stream, so the fact that Recycled Rides benefits both deserving families and our environment is extremely appealing."

Recycled Rides is a community-awareness project whereby members of NABC repair and donate recycled vehicles to families in need. Insurers, parts vendors, paint manufacturers and repair facilities donate vehicles, parts, paint, materials, labor and dollars to meet this goal.

"This project is a win/win for all parties as the segments of the industry unite to help those in need," says Recycled Rides co-chair Michael Quinn of 911 Collision Centers. “We are grateful to Esurance for stepping up and helping out in a big way — it's the type of effort we need to see coming from the industry at large."

Contact NABC directly for more information on Recycled Rides at (888/ 667-7433 (888-66PRIDE) or go to www.autobodycouncil.org.