When your car breaks down, the people who care about you want to give. Create a car fund request and receive contributions to get back on the road.
Create Your RequestFor most Americans, a car isn't a luxury—it's how you get to work, pick up kids, and live your life.
Unexpected repair needed: $800–$3,000
No car = no commute. Rideshare costs add up fast.
Missed shifts, lost hours, maybe even job loss.
Rent, utilities, groceries—something has to give.
A car fund request lets your community give before everything else falls apart.
Describe your car situation. What happened? What does the mechanic say? How much do you need? Be real—people respond to honesty.
Send your request link to family, friends, coworkers. This isn't public—you choose who sees it.
As contributions come in, funds are deposited directly to your bank account or instant payout to your debit card. Pay the mechanic and get back on the road.
These aren't luxury problems. They're "get to work on Monday" problems.
Contributions are funds given by your friends and family to support your request. When someone visits your request and contributes, the funds are deposited directly to your bank account or available for instant payout to your debit card.
You have two payout options: standard bank deposits arrive in 2-3 business days, or instant payout to an eligible debit card arrives in minutes. Choose whatever works best for your situation.
Completely normal. But consider this: if your sibling's car broke down and they couldn't get to work, would you want to know? Would you give if you could? The people in your life feel the same way about you. A Better Gift just makes it easier for everyone.
Describe the full situation in your request. People can purchase contributions in any amount they're able to. You might not reach your full goal, but even partial contributions combined with other options can get your car fixed.
Any car-related expense: repairs, new tires, registration, insurance payment, even a down payment on a replacement vehicle if repairs aren't worth it. Describe what you need—your supporters will decide how much to give.
GoFundMe is designed for public campaigns—sharing with strangers, social media, going "viral." A Better Gift is a private fundraising request for your personal network. No public page, no charity stigma, no platform fees (you receive 100% of contributions), and fast payouts including instant payout to your debit card.
Create a free car fund request and let the people who care about you give.
Create Your Request — It's Free