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Donate Your Car to a Neighbor in Need

Good News Garage is the original car donation nonprofit. Since 1996, we have been repairing and awarding donated cars to our New England neighbors in need – nearly 6,000 cars!

Today, most car-donation programs sell 100% of the cars they receive at an auction, likely to a dealership. Yet, over 4% of adults (435,000+ people) in New England lack reliable transportation for daily living. 

Our mission is to help our neighbors who are held back by transportation barriers. At Good News Garage, donated vehicles enable recipients to move forward in their lives, achieving greater well-being for themselves, their families and our communities.

Your old or unused car can change lives at Good News Garage.

Donate online in minutes!

It can change a neighbor's life forever.

Good News Garage was one of the first non-profit car donation programs.

We pioneered the charitable car-donation model in 1996. While competition for your donated car is stronger than ever, we continue to be one of the only nonprofits in the U.S. that repairs donated cars and awards them to neighbors in need. 

Your donated car goes further at Good News Garage.

Us

Good News Garage
  • Quick and Easy
  • Free Towing
  • Tax Deducible
  • Fair-Market Value Tax Deduction Possible
  • Your Car Can Go Directly to a Neighbor in Need
  • No Middle Man
  • Your Donation Stays in New England

Them

Most of the Competition
  • Quick and Easy
  • Free Towing
  • Tax Deducible
  • Fair-Market Value Tax Deduction Possible
  • Your Car Can Go Directly to a Neighbor in Need
  • No Middle Man
  • Your Donation Stays in New England
Paul Carpenter
Paul Carpenter
Car Donor
"Donating our car to Good News Garage was incredibly easy and a great way to give back to my community. The process was straightforward, and the staff were friendly, helpful, and professional. I appreciated the convenience of being able to drop off our car the same day we called to see if they’d take it. Overall, I highly recommend Good News Garage to anyone looking to donate their vehicle and positively impact their community."
Will Ruth
Will Ruth
Car Donor
"Good News Garage made the car donation super easy, from initial call to handling paperwork to picking it up and providing documentation. It was nice to get a card from the recipient, too. Highly recommend if you have a car to donate."
Jeanne Piizii
Jeanne Piizii
Car Donor
"We were delighted to make our second donation.....within two weeks we had a picture of our car with the young man lucky enough to receive it and his story... i don't forsee a time that we would donate again but if you have a chance please support this wonderful organization!"
Paul Sankowski
Paul Sankowski
Car Donor
"Recently donated a car, they made it a very simple process. They will find it a good home, and it will provide reliable transportation for the next family."

Thanks to generous donors, we have repaired and awarded nearly 6,000 donated cars. Your car could be next!

Car recipients are nominated by partner agencies and organizations. Read more about our programs.

Donating is Free, Easy, and Changes Lives!

Donation process step one

Donate Your Vehicle

donation process step two

We Pick Up/Tow and Inspect Your Vehicle

donation process step three

Your Vehicle Helps a Neighbor In Need and You Qualify for a Tax Deduction!

Donation Process Details

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.

Ready to pass your keys?

Start the donation process by submitting the form below.