Verified car assistance, nationwide
Find a free car program you can trust
Free Car Foundation gives donated cars to people who need reliable transportation. Apply online in about 5 minutes — free, with no fees and no SSN required.
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How our free car program works
Simple, free and honest — from application to keys.
More help while you wait
Free cars are rare, so we show every realistic route — not just one.
Free car programs
Charities like 1-800-Charity Cars and Cars 4 Heroes — who qualifies and how to apply.
Car repair assistance
Already have a car? Repair help is often faster than waiting for a free one.
Car grants & loans
State incentives and nonprofit car loans that build credit.
Government help
TANF, workforce and VA programs that can pay for transportation.
More ways to get a car
Improve your chances by applying to other programs too. Each guide covers eligibility, real costs and current status.
1-800-Charity Cars (Free Charity Cars)
Working poor families, domestic violence survivors, veterans and military families, people with medical needs, disaster victims and transitional shelter residents.
Vehicles for Change
Low-income working families referred by a partner agency, who need a car to keep or get a job.
Good News Garage
Low-income working adults who need reliable transportation to get to work, often through state welfare-to-work programs.
Cars 4 Heroes
Veterans, active-duty military members, first responders and their families — and in some cases civilians in need.
NABC Recycled Rides
Families and individuals nominated by a local nonprofit — often veterans, single parents and people overcoming hardship.
Wheels from the Heart
Families in need of reliable transportation.
Who we help
Programs set different priorities. Start with the guide that fits your situation:
- Free cars for single moms
- Free cars for veterans
- Free cars for people with disabilities
- Free cars for seniors
- Free cars for low-income families
- Free cars for domestic violence survivors
- Free cars for foster youth
- Free cars for college students
- Free cars for nurses and teachers
- Free cars for formerly incarcerated people
Free car scams are everywhere. Here's how to stay safe.
- Real programs never charge a fee to apply
- No legitimate charity asks for your SSN or bank details by text or Facebook
- You cannot "win" a free car you never entered for
- The government does not run a free car voucher program
Read our scam alerts · "You won a car" texts · Government car voucher scam
Honest answers before you apply
How to get a free car
A step-by-step plan, from checking eligibility to backup options.
What a "free" car really costs
Title, tax, registration and insurance usually add up to $500–$1,500 or more.
Free car FAQ
Wait times, eligibility, reapplying and what to do if you are turned down.
What people are saying
Hear from people who explored Free Car Foundation's vehicle assistance program.
I contacted Free Car Foundation to learn more about its vehicle assistance program. Understanding the eligibility requirements and application process helped me see what steps I could take to explore transportation assistance.
I was researching transportation assistance and wanted to understand what options might be available. The information about Free Car Foundation's vehicle assistance program helped me understand the requirements and what to consider before applying.
I wanted to find out whether I might qualify for vehicle assistance. Learning about Free Car Foundation's eligibility criteria and application requirements gave me a clearer understanding of how to explore the program.
Having reliable transportation can make everyday responsibilities easier to manage. I appreciated learning about Free Car Foundation's vehicle assistance program and understanding how its application process works.
I was exploring options for improving my transportation situation and contacted Free Car Foundation for information. Learning about the program requirements and application steps helped me understand the available options.
I wanted to learn more about transportation assistance for my household. The information about Free Car Foundation's vehicle assistance program helped me understand the eligibility requirements and how to explore the application process.
Have a car you no longer need?
Donate it to Free Car Foundation and it can get a parent to work or a veteran to medical appointments — and you may qualify for a tax deduction.
Need a car to get to work?
Apply to the Free Car Foundation program today. It is free, takes about 5 minutes and never asks for your SSN or bank details.