Free cars for single moms
Single parents are one of the groups car charities most want to help — but there is no program that guarantees a car.
Free cars for veterans
Veterans have more car options than most groups: charity programs set aside cars for service members, and the VA offers an automobile allowance for veterans with certain service-connected disabilities..
Free cars for people with disabilities
If you have a disability, the most reliable help often comes from programs that pay for vehicle modifications or transportation to work, rather than from free-car charities..
Free cars for seniors
Few car charities focus on seniors specifically, but older adults on a fixed income can qualify for the same programs as everyone else — and there are strong transportation options that do not require owning a car at all..
Free cars for low-income families
Most free car programs use household income as the main test — often 200% of the federal poverty level or below.
Free cars for domestic violence survivors
A reliable car can be the difference between staying and leaving safely.
Free cars for foster youth
Young people aging out of foster care often have no one to co-sign a loan or lend a car.
Free cars for college students
There are few car programs just for students, but colleges have more transportation help than most students realize..
Free cars for nurses and teachers
There are no government programs that give free cars to nurses or teachers, but essential workers often qualify for better loan rates, discounts and — if income is low — free car programs..
Free cars for formerly incarcerated people
Getting to work, probation appointments and treatment is hard without a car.
Not in one of these groups?
Most programs look at income and need rather than a specific group. Start with our step-by-step guide and the full program list.