Mike's Auto Body Gives Away 2 More Cars, On its Way to 100 - Autobody News

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While many shops all over the country put their car giveaways on hold during the pandemic, Mike’s Auto Body never stopped giving.

COVID did slow them down slightly in 2020, but later this year on Dec. 8, Mike’s will be giving away its 100th vehicle through its nationally-known Benevolence Program.

On Oct. 25, Mike’s Auto Body gave two fully refurbished vehicles to a pair of families through the Hemophilia Foundation of Northern California, in conjunction with NABC Recycled Rides for the fifth year, to help people impacted with bleeding disorders.

This is the 21st year of Mike’s Auto Body's Benevolence Program. Program Director Sal Contreras said he has seen every car presentation since the program’s inception, but never grows tired of them.

“It has been so rewarding for the past 21 years, presenting these cars to deserving individuals and organizations who are working to improve their skills and become independent," Contreras said. "We always say that at Mike’s, we are providing a hand up as opposed to a handout. These two people are living amazing lives and all they needed was the gift of transportation to continue the journeys.”

Student Jonathan Zhang received a 2012 Volkswagen Sport Wagon in collaboration with State Farm Insurance. The car was completely refurbished by the crew at Mike’s Pittsburg, CA, location under the direction of Manager Kent Osborn, Production Manager Mike Lister and Office Manager Angelina Yuen.

Zhang is studying at Skyline Community College and will transfer to UC Davis for the spring semester, majoring in mechanical engineering, so his new VW will enable him to get to school and back from his home.

Mike Stoiber, a retired agent with State Farm, gladly presented the keys to Zhang, whose mother, Lian Poh Lee, and two siblings were on hand to share the moment. In addition, State Farm Agent Jeff Chaput represented the company.

The second recipient, Rocio Orozco Chavez, was presented with a 2013 Toyota Corolla in collaboration with Farmers Insurance. When Orozco Chavez was notified of her selection as the recipient, she shouted, “I am doubled blessed today; it is my birthday today!”

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