Do Free Cars Exist?

By Housing Nonprofit

HUD Certified Housing Counselors

Do Free Cars Exist?

Are you wondering how you’ll afford a car when prices are out of control, and you’re living on a limited income? If so, see if you can get a free car to get the transportation you need without paying a penny out of pocket.

Although it may sound too good to be true, you can get a free car. You don’t have to go on a game show to win it either, as several resources offer cars at no cost to those in need. Let’s take a look at some of those resources now.

Where To Find A Free Car

As you can imagine, the list of people needing a free car is quite long. As such, most of these resources will evaluate your financial need and give away cars to households who need them most. In other words, if you make a decent income and just want a free car so you can save cash, you probably won’t qualify.

Modest Needs

Many low-income families have used this website to get financial assistance from donors. The way it works is simple: Fill out an application detailing your story, and hope that a donor sees it and wants to help.

Goodwill

Although Goodwill doesn’t really offer free cars, it makes the list because they specialize in helping low-income families get reliable automobiles with no-interest loans and affordable payments. If you’ve had zero luck getting approved for car loans, give Goodwill a try.

Car Dealers

You may have luck getting a free car from a dealer if you contact them at the right time. Some dealerships have given away free cars to families in need during the holidays to be charitable and gain positive publicity. You can make a list of dealerships near you and contact them with your story during the holidays to see if you have any luck.

Charities

Several charities specialize in giving free cars to low-income households. Some only work in certain states, while others offer no-cost automobiles to applicants across the country.

Give the following free car resources a try, and don’t quit until you find luck. You never know when you’ll finally get a “yes”:

Churches

Are you active in your local church or religious organization? If so, contact some of the higher-ups and ask if they offer free cars. Believe it or not, some religious organizations have funds to help families in need with transportation, housing, and other essentials, so it doesn’t hurt to ask.

Your Employer

Some jobs let you take a company car home and use it for personal transportation. If you can find such a company, you won’t need to buy a car, as the company vehicle will suffice.

Some jobs where workers can occasionally use company cars for personal use include delivery drivers, utility workers, service or cable technicians, and social workers.

GoFundMe

Depending on your story and contacts, you could come up with plenty of cash in little time to buy your own car by starting a GoFundMe campaign. If your story is compelling, complete strangers could pitch in to get you the transportation you need.