Thousands of our New England neighbors are stuck in place due to transportation barriers.
At Good News Garage, your old or unused car can be the gift that propels them forward!
Car donors receive free towing, qualify for a generous tax deduction, and can feel good about providing a neighbor with a life-changing necessity.
This Valentine’s Day, put neighborly love in motion by donating a car that can change a family’s life.
Let’s pass your keys to a neighbor in need!
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit car donation organization that has been repairing and awarding donated cars to our New England neighbors in need since 1996. These vehicles enable recipients to move forward in their lives, achieving greater wellbeing for themselves, their families and our communities.
To date, we have awarded nearly 6,000 life-changing donated cars!
Fair-Market Value Tax Deduction
Most car-donation programs sell every donated car. We make your generous vehicle donation go further by awarding it to a neighbor in need whenever possible. This qualifies donors for a fair-market value tax deduction; this could be hundreds or thousands of dollars more than other donation programs can offer.
Our donation process is simple and fast! You can donate online or over the phone by speaking with our friendly staff. You will only need basic information about your vehicle, such as the age and general condition.
We accept vehicles of almost any age or condition from everywhere in Massachusetts and neighboring states. We will even tow or pick up your vehicle free of charge!
Donated vehicles are typically picked up within three to 10 days after we receive the title, depending on where the vehicle is located.
Qualified mechanics conduct a 72-point inspection of the vehicle. Depending on things like the mileage and cost of repairs, Good News Garage then determines how to process it. Safe and reliable vehicles are repaired, as necessary, and awarded to local individuals and families in need of reliable transportation, putting them on the road to a brighter future. Vehicles that cannot be repaired cost-effectively or pass state inspection are sold at auction and the proceeds help us repair other cars. Every donated car makes a big difference and drives our programs!
Once your car donation has been processed (which can take 8 to 12 weeks) you will receive a letter in the mail outlining what happened to your vehicle and how much you can deduct on your taxes.
If your vehicle is safe and reliable, it may be repaired and awarded to a low-income family! In this case, car donors can deduct the fair-market value (aka “retail value” or Kelly Blue Book value) of the vehicle from their taxes!
Donated vehicles that require excessive repairs or would be too expensive for our clients to maintain are sold at a local auction. Those funds help pay for repairs on vehicles that are awarded to clients. No matter what, your donated vehicle helps your neighbors in need and you qualify for a tax deduction of at least $500.
“I just want to say thank you for your donation. My kids and I are so grateful for this gift. You have no idea how much this is going to change our lives for the better.”
Recipient of a donated car
