NOTE:  Effective 1 January 2023, we no longer place vehicles.  The program is limited to minor repairs only, primarily in the greater Huntsville/North Alabama area, where we have established a network of reliable and affordable auto repair shops.

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CAR PROGRAM QUALIFICATION CHECK LIST (REPAIRS)

(Revised August 8, 2026)

 

Eligibility Guidelines:

 

§ MUST HAVE WORKED FOR CURRENT EMPLOYER FOR A MINIMUM OF 90 DAYS; NOTE: TIME ON JOB WILL BE REDUCED TO 30 DAYS IF TIME WITH PREVIOUS EMPLOYER WAS 90+ DAYS.

 

 

§ MUST BE WORKING A MINIMUM OF 20 HOURS PER WEEK

 

 

§ INCOME LEVEL <= 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) LEVEL FOR SIZE OF FAMILY OR MINIMUM WAGE. (AMI based on Alabama Department of Human Resources 2026 guidelines)

 

 

§ PROVIDE NAME AND PHONE NUMBER OF EMPLOYER (INCLUDING SUPERVISOR).

 

 

§ THEY WILL NEED TO SPEAK WITH THEIR EMPLOYER AND GIVE THEIR PERMISSION TO ANSWER OUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THEIR EMPLOYMENT.

 

 

§ MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE DRIVER’S LICENSE–STATE AND NUMBER.

How To Contact Wheels 4 Working:

 

§ FOR CAR REPAIR, CALL 256-319-7871 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE. THIS IS AN UNMONITORED LINE AND A VOLUNTEER WILL RETURN YOUR CALL ASAP. NOTE: CALLS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ON WEDNESDAY’S BETWEEN 8:00 am - 12 NOON.. All other calls received will not be returned.

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PLEASE REMEMBER, WE ARE NOT AN EMERGENCY SERVICE AND WE OPERATE WITH ONLY A FEW VOLUNTEERS

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