Car Care Program

Car Care Program is sponsored by Help Me Connect. Offers low-cost auto repair services to eligible families and individuals in Minnesota.

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**Get connected to****free and low-cost Head Start and school district preschool programs****near you. Explore****additional****early education resources****. ** Low cost car repair services Help with minor automobile repair and maintenance problems Eligibility restrictions may apply.

#### Additional Information Provides affordable and no cost car repairs by volunteers to eligible families and individuals. To be eligible applicants must have: * A referral by a workplace, agency or church that explains the need and compliance with their program.

* A current driver's license * Proof of residency in Douglas, Pope, Stevens or Otter Tail County * Current pay stub or proof of other income * Copy of the vehicle title * A determination by the program that the repair cost and effort is feasible based on the vehicle's age, condition, repair cost and repair time required. Individuals who have received a car or car repairs previously from the Car Care Program are not eligible.

An application checklist can be found online to assist. #### Application Instructions To apply will first need a referral by a workplace, agency or church. May be costs associated with parts, but labor is free.

4353 County Road 82 SE, Alexandria, MN, 56308 Douglas, Pope, Stevens and Otter Tail Counties * Primary Contact for this program: 320-460-7911 #### Other Services at this Location * Free or Low-Cost Cars Eligible people can receive free or low cost cars Update this Agency's Information Find a community resource navigator Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

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