Veterans Day Back on the Road 2023
Time for our seventh annual Back on the Road!
C&A is once again selecting two veterans living in the Eldersburg/Sykesville area who could use a little extra help getting or keeping their vehicle going. Whether its for travel to work, finding work or transporting their family around—we’re looking to get them back on the road.
The selected veterans will each receive up to $2,500 of auto repair or maintenance services at no charge. All work will be done to our high standards with our full 24 month/24,000 mile warranty—they will just see an amount due of zero.
We will not advertise their names unless the veteran approves. Everything can be submitted anonymously if you prefer. We may broadly announce what work was done but not who it was for or any identifying images of the vehicles.
Nominations are open from Sunday, October 22nd, 2023 at 12:00pm through Friday, November 10th, 2023 at 11:45pm.
Selections will be made Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11th, 2023. We will contact the nominator directly and can begin work as soon as it convenient for the nominee.
- No need to like a page or buy anything
- No limit on nominations
- Nominees are picked at our sole discretion
C&A Automotive started their annual Back on the Road program for Carroll County veterans in 2016.
2023 Awardees
Yet to be determined … nominate a local veteran below!
Nominate a Veteran
Nominations for 2024 are now closed, our ninth annual Back on the Road will be in November of 2025.
Previous Awardees
Dodge Ram 1500 Repair
New front control arms with ball joints for a deserving Marine veteran's Dodge Ram 1500
Chevy Traverse Repair
Four new Bridgestone Alenza Ultra tires, a new power steering pump and rack and pinion replacement for a deserving Marine veteran's Chevy Traverse
Toyota Tundra Repair
New Nitto Terra Grappler G2 tires for a deserving Marine veteran's Toyota Tundra
Chevy Trailblazer Repair
Nominated by a fellow church member, a "gentle and caring" local veteran gets new brakes & replacement parts for their 2007 Chevy Trailblazer
GMC 1500 Suspension Repair
This awardee was described to us as "Loving and Kind. Vietnam Era USN Veteran. VERY Patriotic and loves his country! Always trying to help other Veterans in need." We know this to be the case and are very honored to have the opportunity to work with him.
Toyota Highlander Repair
The person who nominated this local veteran wrote he “is hardworking, caring. He is Navy through and through. He is so proud to be a Navy Veteran. He was chief in the navy for 10 years and served tours in the middle east. He could really use a big boost or moral and appreciation for serving his country.”
Jeep Commander Repair
We checked over vehicle and found several items need to be addressed. Then passenger side exhaust manifold has several broken bolts. Once all bolts were removed we cleaned cylinder head and reassembled with new Exhaust Manifold, Manifold gasket and 8 new studs and nuts.
GMC Sierra 1500 Repair
When Wyatt dropped off truck he request a couple things. First was there is a brake pulsation after driving for a little while. Second he wanted us to perform an Alignment, Wyatt stated that his tires are wearing funny. He also wanted us to check truck over for any maintenance needed. We put Wyatt in a loaner car and told him we would call when we were done.
Chevy Silverado 2500 Repair
This nominee comes from a long line of veterans. He signed up for the Air Force while still in high school and served multiple tours of duty. His Silverado "has seen better days but he loves that truck."
Hyundai Sonata Repair
This nominee is a 77 year old Korean War veteran and former Laurel Police Officer. He was widowed two years ago and recently moved in with his son, daughter in law and grandson. He took great care his wife and never left her needing for anything while she was sick even sacrificing his own medications to pay for whatever treatments or medications she needed. He would give you the shirt off his back.
Chevy Cobalt Repair
This local veteran drives a 2009 Chevrolet Cobalt. He is a 6 year veteran of the Air Force. After completing his service to our country, he has enrolled in a local college and studies criminal justice.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Repair
This nominee served 11 years in the Army. A kind and loving man who would do anything for anyone, even at his own expense. He is hard working and goes above and beyond every day with a positive attitude. He has been amazing this year helping others through their health issues.
