CHRISTIAN AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SERVICE (C.A.R.S)

Providing reliable transportation to those in need through vehicle repairs and donations, with the help of volunteer mechanics.

Mechanic & Admin Volunteers Needed!

C.A.R.S. Help Application

For help with your vehicle or to request a vehicle

Guidelines

1.  Attends Fox River Christian Church (3 months of regular attendance)
2. For Vehicle Repairs: Vehicle less than 20 years old
3. Must Provide:

  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Vehicle Title: registered in applicant’s name
  • Proof of insurance
  • Proof of income from last 30 days (paystub) To qualify must earn 150% or below the
  • Federal poverty level. (see chart here)

No engine or transmission repairs

C.A.R.S. Donation

Guidelines

  1. Any donated car will be accepted.
  2. Body damage does not disqualify a car from donation.
  3. We will not accept any donation we can not tow (dump truck, bus, etc.).
  4. We will accept any auto that can be scrapped for money.
  5. If you tow in your car personally, please contact us through e-mail at cars@foxriverchristian.org, for approval first.
  6. We will not tow a car in from out of state.
  7. As a general rule, we will tow a car within a 30 mile radius of C.A.R.S.  Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis.  Please e-mail cars@foxriverchristian.org for the possibility of an exemption.
  8. Monetary donations are accepted and appreciated to help fuel the C.A.R.S ministry.