Research
We map nonprofit, loan and government car programs in all 50 states and DC.
About Free Car Assistance
We are a nonprofit on a mission to help every family get and keep reliable transportation. Driving Families Forward.
Our mission
Reliable transportation for every family
A car is often the difference between keeping a job and losing it, between making a medical appointment and missing it. Yet help with cars is scattered across hundreds of small programs that are hard to find.
Free Car Assistance brings that help together. We research car programs in every state, guide people through their options, and connect families with donated vehicles, repair help and transportation resources.
What we do
How we help
Guide
We review applications and point each person to the help they may qualify for.
Connect
We work with donors, mechanics and partner programs to place reliable cars.
Protect
We help people avoid scams and predatory car deals.
Our values
What we stand for
- Always free. We never charge people for help.
- Honest information. We say what is real, what is limited and what may change.
- Dignity and respect. Everyone who asks for help is treated with respect.
- Every state. Help should not depend on your ZIP code.
- Privacy first. We never ask for Social Security numbers or bank logins.
Why we exist
Searching for car help is confusing. Programs are spread across nonprofits, churches, state agencies and lenders, each with different rules, and scams target people who are already struggling. We started Free Car Assistance to give families one trusted place to find real help, with honest, verified information and a free application.
Our approach
- Research first: we check programs against official agency and program sources
- Meet people where they are: repairs, gas and rides often help faster than a new car
- Work with partners: agencies, churches, mechanics and donors make car programs possible
- Keep it free: no fees for the people we serve, ever
Learn more
See our program, how it works, who we help and our editorial policy.
FAQ
Common questions
Is Free Car Assistance a government agency?
No. We are an independent nonprofit. We help people find government, nonprofit and charity programs.
Where are you located?
Our office is at 2580 Cross Key Ln, Auburndale, FL 33823, and we help people in all 50 states and Washington, DC.
Free help, no fees
Need a reliable car? We can help.
Applying is free and takes about 10 minutes. We review every application and point you to programs you may qualify for.