NewsroomSeptember 24 2026

Crash Champions, GEICO, and National Auto Body Council Present Vehicle to U.S. Marine Corps Veteran in Indianapolis

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Crash Champions, one of the nation's fastest-growing, founder-led collision repair providers, partnered with GEICO and the National Auto Body Council (NABC)® to present a refurbished 2018 RAM 1500 Sport to U.S. Marine Corps Veteran Jay Rasche through the NABC Recycled Rides® program. The presentation took place on Monday (Sept. 21) in Indianapolis in support of the VA Medical Center and its work serving local veterans. 

Mr. Rasche served in the United States Marine Corps from 1982 to 1985 before building a career in stone masonry and restoration. After a period of time where physical limitations prevented him from continuing in the trade, Mr. Rasche is now preparing to return to full-time employment through a VA Medical Center work therapy program.  

The vehicle, which will help Mr. Rasche get to work and medical appointments, was donated by GEICO and refurbished by the Crash Champions team, whose technicians volunteered their time and expertise to prepare the truck. Through NABC Recycled Rides®, collision repair businesses, insurers and other industry partners work together to restore vehicles and donate them to individuals and families in need of reliable transportation. 

“First and foremost, we are grateful for Mr. Rasche’s selfless service in the U.S. Marine Corps,” said Matt Ebert, Crash Champions Founder and CEO. “This presentation is just a small token of our appreciation, and we’re thankful to join hands with GEICO, the National Auto Body Council and the VA Medical Center to make this gifting possible.”   

For more information and to locate a local repair center, visit www.crashchampions.com. Industry professionals interested in career opportunities at Crash Champions are encouraged to visit careers.crashchampions.com. 

About Crash Champions

As one of the fastest growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more information, and to locate a local repair center, visit www.crashchampions.com For career opportunities, visit careers.crashchampions.com

 
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