The Lift Garage is a 501c3 nonprofit aimed to move people out of poverty and homelessness by providing low-cost car repair, free pre-purchase car inspections, and honest advice that supports our community on the road to more secure lives. The Lift Garage is an affordable, non-profit auto repair service for Minnesotans of limited means.
It's an innovative idea that meets a pressing need. Since opening our doors in 2013, support from our community has made it possible for us to expand the services we provide. In addition to low cost car repair, we also offer free pre-purchase inspections of cars, express services to replace light bulbs, wiper blades, batteries, and free regularly scheduled car-care classes.
It's an innovative idea that meets a pressing need. Since opening our doors in 2013, support from our community has made it possible for us to expand the services we provide. In addition to low cost car repair, we also offer free pre-purchase inspections of cars, express services to replace light bulbs, wiper blades, batteries, and free regularly scheduled car-care classes.
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What We Do
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The Lift Garage is an affordable, non-profit auto repair service for all Minnesotans that meet the 150% Federal Poverty Guideline. We charge only $15 per hour plus the cost of parts at no mark-up. We serve all counties in Minnesota. Full payment is due at the time repairs are completed. We do not accept payment plans.
Eligibility For Services
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The Lift Garage works with each customer to discuss what documentation is needed to verify your income and eligibility for services at The Lift Garage. Documents that can be used to verify your income eligibility include, but are not limited to pay stubs, Social Security or SSI income statements, proof of SNAP benefits, proof of Medical Assistance eligibility, or an Income Verification Form completed by a caseworker.
Schedule an Inspection/Repairs
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Inspection & Repairs appointments will be opening up monthly on the 2nd Monday of each month. The month's schedule will remain open until all slots for Inspections/Repairs are filled. If you do not see any available appointments, check back on the next 2nd Monday of the month. If your vehicle would need to be towed to an in-shop appointment you may be eligible for a Mobile Van Inspection.
Schedule a Pre Purchase Inspection
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If you're considering buying a used car, we offer free inspections to help explore any issues that may already exist with the car before you buy it. We cannot write a repair estimate based off this inspection, but it will help inform your decision on purchasing. If you do purchase, we'd recommend scheduling an Inspection & Repair appointment with us.
Start a Shop
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If you are thinking of starting a service that would provide affordable car repair to low income people in your area, there are many things to consider. You will want to do a needs assessment. Are there any similar programs in your community already? How readily available is public transit? Are there car donation programs that may be willing to expand and include a repair program?
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