Vehicle Modifications: Veterans and Service Members with Disabilities – U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Vehicle Accessibility
- National Organization for Vehicle Accessibility » Grant Program
- State Grants for Wheelchair Vans | The Mobility Resource
- Loans and Grants for Wheelchair Vans and Vehicle Adaptations
- Where to Turn for Help Funding an Adaptive Vehicle
- Wheelchair Van Grants and Vehicle Funding | BraunAbility
- Disability Grants for Vehicles – Grants for Disabled
- Financial Assistance for Vehicle Modifications (State and Federal Resources)
- Disability Grants for Vehicles | MobilityWorks
- Handicap-Accessible Vehicles | ATC Mobility
Eligibility and Incentives for Your Clean Air Vehicle Purchase
- California: Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP) Incentives and Eligibility
- Alternative Fuels Data Center: Search Federal and State Laws and Incentives
HELPFUL VEHICLE VALUE TOOLS
- Junk Car Value Calculator
- Vehicle History Report
- Kelly Blue Book
- Automobile Dealers Association
- Salvaged Vehicle Requirements by State at DMV.org
Vehicle Retirement Programs
- California: Old Car Buy Back and Scrap Program – Antelope Valley, San Francisco Bay Area, San Luis Obispo County, Mojave Desert, Ventura County
- California: Old-Vehicle Scrapping Program – Greater Los Angeles Area
- California: Voluntary Accelerated Vehicle Retirement Programs
- California: Retire your Vehicle – Bureau of Automotive Repair
- California: Enhanced Fleet Modernization Program | California Air Resources Board
- California: Clean Cars for All
- Bay Area, California: Clean Cars for All (baaqmd.gov)
- Texas and California: Cash for Cars – Junk My Car – Cash for Clunkers
- Arizona, Washington, and California: What Happens If My Car Doesn’t Pass Smog (sellmax.com)
- Association of California Car Clubs – Classic cars
CASH FOR CARS
- Cash for Cars
- Cash for Clunkers
- Pick-n-Pull’s Cash For Junk Cars Program (In selected areas nationwide)
- SellMax Cash for Cars
- Sell your vehicle directly to a local dismantler
- Donate the vehicle to a charitable organization
VEHICLE REPAIR RESOURCES
- California: Get Repair Assistance if Your Vehicle Fails Smog Test
- Drive Clean in the San Joaquin – Tune In & Tune Up events in San Joaquin Valley
- Society of Saint Vincent de Paul U.S.A.
- ModestNeeds.Org
- With Causes Charitable Network
Goodwill may be able to direct people in need to local dealerships or other places that offer free or reduced-priced vehicles for those in need.
SideHusl: Car-Wrapping – Advertising for Pay – Read the article and beware of scams
Access Electric Vehicle Benefits Programs that Help You Save Money
Vehicle Replacement Options
Replacement Options (CALIFORNIA PROGRAMS)
- Drive Clean in the San Joaquin – San Joaquin Valley
- Clean Cars 4 All – Currently administered in the five largest air districts in California: South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD), San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (APCD), Bar Area AQMD, Sacramento Metropolitan AQMD, and San Diego APCD.
- Clean Cars for All – San Francisco Bay Area
- Replace Your Ride – Greater Los Angeles Area
- Association of California Car Clubs – Classic cars
Rent a Car to Earn Money Driving
Grants for the Purchase of a Car
Working Cars for Working Families
- Working Cars for Working Families – Find a Program
- OnlineCarDonation.org
- OnlineCarDonation.com
- 1 800 Charity Cars
For Veterans/First Responders/Their Families
- Cars 4 Heroes
- Vehicles for Veterans
- Cars 4 Christmas
- Car Recipient Application – Cars 4 Heroes (First-Responders and Civilians)
Other Resources
- California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance Program – Provides low cost auto insurance to qualified drivers
- CA Department of Motor Vehicles – Register your vehicle, apply for planned non-operation certification, renew a driver license, and more
- California: Smog Check Referee – Assists consumers with Smog Check inspection disputes, inspections of unusual vehicles, and locating hard-to-find emissions parts
- United We Ride ⋆ Helping Americans Find Help lists “Federal Programs that can reimburse costs of transportation such as fares, gas and bus passes for those that match their eligibility requirements.”