FACA’s Polk County Chapter, Auto Angels on Target for Christmas Giveaway of Reconditioned Vehicles

Tuesday, 08 November 2011 20:44

FACA’s Polk County Chapter, Auto Angels on Target for Christmas Giveaway of Reconditioned Vehicles

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A mid-year update reveals that the "Auto Angels" are on target for this year’s Christmas giveaway of reconditioned vehicles to needy recipients.

“Thanks to the support of many sponsors and the collision repairers involved in this program, thus far we have five vehicles which will be ready at the end of July," said David Stewart of Stewart’s Auto Repair in Winterhaven, Fla.

These include a:
• 2001 Ford Escort four-door
• 1999 Neon four-door
• 2002 Chrysler Voyager van
• 2001 Grand Marquis
• 1991 Nissan Pathfinder SUV

Auto Angels' goal is to have 14 to 15 vehicles ready for this year’s Christmas giveaway. They're currently seeking donor vehicles and are in discussions with several insurers and others in hopes of getting suitable vehicles as well as sponsors for cash and/or material donations.

Participating Florida businesses include:
• Bernie’s Body Shop (Lakeland)
• Ben’s Paint Supply (Lakeland)
• Winter Haven Honda
• Douglass Collision (Lakeland)
• Gunder’s Auto Center (Lakeland)
• LKQ-Auto Parts (Brandon)
• All-Pro Used Auto Parts (Auburndale)
• Jenkins Lincoln Mercury (Lakeland)
• Meisner's Paint & Body (Lakeland)
• NAPA Auto Parts (Lakeland)
• 1-800 Radiator (Central Florida)
• Stewart Auto Repair (Winterhaven)
• Maurice’s Auto Body (Lakeland)
• Watkins Motor Lines (Lakeland)

For more information contact David Stewart at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (863) 965-2030.

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