Second Chance Cars

We provide affordable cars to Massachusetts low-income veterans, healthcare workers, and returning citizens .

Let’s get to work!


Affordable Cars for Working People

We’re a Massachusetts-based nonprofit that provides
affordable used cars to working people in need.

Our awardees are primarily veterans, returning citizens, and single parents.

Car ownership gives our recipients a chance to get, keep, or grow a living-wage job!

Veteran Nick von Tillus and his Service Dog with his new Honda, alongside the leadership of Northeast Metro Technical School

We work closely with some of the best social services agencies that select “car-ready” candidates, and partner with vocational schools that refurbish our donated cars professionally and affordably.

Vehicles are carefully matched to suit the needs of each vetted applicant, ensuring they have a safe, reliable, and economical means of transportation.

Our car donors are able to deduct 100% of their car’s retail value—the highest car donation deduction in Massachusetts!

Learn about us and our mission


Second Chance Cars is a 501c3 corporation. Our federal tax ID number is 83-2999870.

Why Donate To Us?

  1. Get the highest tax deduction for your car in MA
  2. Watch as your car changes someone else’s life
  3. Make a difference in your local community
Benefits of Donating to Second Chance Cars

Can your car help someone get to work?

If your car is located in Eastern Massachusetts, is gently used, and has some life left in it, we want it!

Reach out about donating your car, even if your car needs repairs, as we can likely fix it through our partnerships with local auto repair shops and vocational schools!

Learn about the cars we want!

How to donate

Donating your car to us is easy!

  • Fill out and submit our quick online form
  • We’ll reach out to schedule a pick-up
  • We’ll send you a tax receipt for 100% of your car’s retail value!
Learn about donating your used car!

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