Getting a Car
How to Get a Free Car
A step-by-step plan for getting a free or low-cost car when money is tight.
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34 plain-language articles on getting a free or low-cost car, paying for repairs, gas and insurance, and avoiding scams.
Getting a Car
Getting a Car
How to Get a Donated Car
Where donated cars go and how to become a recipient.
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Getting a Car
Car Grants for Low-Income Families
Which car grants exist for individuals and families, and which are myths.
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Getting a Car
Car Application Checklist
Documents and tips to prepare a strong free car application.
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Getting a Car
Free Cars Near Me
How to find free car programs and giveaways close to home — and avoid fake local offers.
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Getting a Car
How to Buy a Car With No Credit
Fair ways to finance a car with no credit or bad credit.
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Getting a Car
I Need a Car But Have No Money
A realistic plan when you need a car and cannot afford one.
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Repairs, Gas & Costs
Free Car Registration for Seniors
Do seniors get free car registration after 70? What states actually offer.
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Repairs, Gas & Costs
Keeping Your Car Roadworthy
Simple maintenance habits that prevent costly breakdowns.
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Low-Income Car Insurance by State
Which states have low-income car insurance programs, and how to save everywhere else.
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Repairs, Gas & Costs
Charities That Help With Car Repairs
Organizations, churches and agencies that help pay for car repairs near you.
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Repairs, Gas & Costs
Emergency Car Repair Assistance
What to do today when a breakdown threatens your job.
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Repairs, Gas & Costs
Gas Vouchers & Help With Gas Money
Who gives out gas vouchers and how to get a free gas card.
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Repairs, Gas & Costs
Help Paying Your Car Payment
How to avoid repossession when you cannot make your car note.
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Help for Specific Groups
Free Car Seats for Low-Income Families
Where to get a free or low-cost car seat for your child.
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Help for Specific Groups
Car Repair Help for Veterans
Repair, vehicle and emergency financial help available to veterans.
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Help for Specific Groups
Free Cars for People on SSI & Disability
Car options for people on SSI or SSDI, and how to protect your benefits.
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Help for Specific Groups
Cars for Low-Income Seniors
Car and transportation help for seniors on a fixed income.
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Free Cars for Single Moms by State
Car programs for single mothers in Texas, Georgia, Ohio, Utah and more.
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Car Help for Domestic Violence Survivors
Transportation and free car help for survivors starting over.
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Help for Specific Groups
Car Help for Foster Youth
Transportation and vehicle help for young people aging out of foster care.
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Help for Specific Groups
Transportation Help for Cancer Patients
Rides, gas cards and car help for people in cancer treatment.
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Programs & Organizations
Working Cars for Working Families
What the national car-program network is, and how to find its programs today.
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Programs & Organizations
Government Car Voucher Program
Is there a government car voucher program? What exists and how to use it.
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Programs & Organizations
Salvation Army Free Car Program
Does the Salvation Army give free cars? What help it can actually offer.
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Programs & Organizations
Free Charity Cars & 1-800-Charity Cars
How free charity car programs like 1-800-Charity Cars work and how to apply.
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Programs & Organizations
Good News Garage
How the Good News Garage car program works in New England and how to apply.
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Programs & Organizations
Ways to Work Car Program
Low-interest car loans for working parents with challenging credit.
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TANF, SNAP & CalWORKs Car Help
How welfare and food-assistance programs can help with cars, repairs and gas.
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NABC Recycled Rides
How the collision-industry car donation program works and how recipients are chosen.
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Programs & Organizations
Church Car Ministries
How churches help people get cars and repairs, and how to find a car ministry.
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Vehicles for Change Application
How to apply for a Vehicles for Change car in Maryland, Virginia, DC and Detroit.
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Donating & Safety
Avoid Free Car Scams
Warning signs of fake free car offers and grant scams.
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Car Donation Tax Deduction
How much you can deduct when you donate a car, and the forms you need.
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