For those who are disabled, a vehicle can be hard to come by. It takes money to buy one, and if you have been disabled for a long time, or you live on a meager fixed income, you probably don't have that money to spare. There are, however, some ways you can obtain a donated car.


Have proof of disability ready, in case anyone asks.

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Outline all the reasons you need a car. This could include driving to doctor's appointments, taking children to school, etc. If public transportation is inconvenient, tell them how and why. If you are ready to show people how much you need a car, they will feel like they're really making a difference in your life.
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Talk to local churches. If you are already a member of one, or ever was, start there. Then approach all of the churches in your area. Churches are non-profit organizations, meaning that if someone donates a car to them, the donor can write it off on their tax return (in the U.S., at least). If they know of your situation, maybe one of their members will donate a car for you.

A church is more likely to help you if you are a member, merely because you're there more often and you talk to other members and word gets around. But you shouldn't join a church just to get a free car. A good church won't try to "trade" a car for your beliefs, but if you want to be a good person, it would be honorable to at least consider the merits of an institution that displays such generosity and helpfulness to you.
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Contact organizations that focus on your particular disability and see if they can help. If the person you talk to is not aware of any existing programs, try to speak to a few different people to make sure (without being disrespectful towards the first person you spoke to). You can also check their website. If it's not free, they may have a low cost program, or a payment program with little or no interest.
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Talk to auto mechanics. Since they know how to fix vehicles, they might come across a car that can be fixed for a low price and that would fit your needs. Perhaps a church or a generous person will pay for the repairs for you, or they'll give you a loan with little or no interest. Or, someone might have an old car that they don't want to go through the trouble of repairing, but it has sentimental value for them. You could try to convince a mechanic to fix it for you for a discounted price.
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Learn How to Network. The more people you have a connection to, the better the chance that someone will empathize with your plight and find a way to help you. If you're not a naturally sociable person, this may feel very awkward for you, but it's important, and sometimes necessary, to step out of your comfort zone. Also, if you have any feelings of shame or pride that get in the way of asking for help, you must overcome them. See How to Be Humble. Everybody needs help sometimes, and there is no shame in asking for it when you truly need it.

Look for ways you can help people. Can you tutor? Babysit? Fix something? Rake a yard? Practice Random Acts of Kindness. You never know when someone you've helped might end up helping you back.
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Use social networking to your advantage. In addition to networking in person, you'll be able to reach out to more people through the Internet. Create accounts on MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter. Share your struggles and efforts.
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Reconsider whether you really need a car. Have you read How to Live Without a Car yet? Can you get by on renting a car once or twice a month (see How to Get a Discount Car Rental Rate) or using something like a Zipcar?

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