Programs

  • Program 1 [2021]

    The Lift Garage provided low-cost car repairs for people making 30% of the Area Median Income and below. During the current year, The Life Garage repaired 691 cars saving their customers $442,144 in car repair costs as compared to purchasing those repairs at current market rates. In addition, free inspections were completed on 1,423 cars with advice not to spend money to repair the vehicle as the repair outweighed the value of the vehicle saving repair costs. Pre-purchase inspections were performed on 55 cars saving $2,000 in inspection costs per car and much more in future costs. Estimate only appointments were performed for 27 cars saving $2,000 in inspection costs per car. 211 mobile van inspections were performed to determine if cars should be brought into the shop for repairs.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $966.9K

  • Low-Cost Car Repair Services

    The Lift Garage provided low-cost car repairs for Minnesotans who met the 150% Federal Poverty Guideline. During the current year, The Lift Garage repaired 731 cars saving their customers $517,606 in car repair costs as compared to purchasing those repairs at current market rates. In addition, free inspections were completed on 626 cars with advice not to spend money to repair the vehicle as the repair outweighed the value of the vehicle and therefore, saving repair costs. Pre-purchase inspections were performed on 37 cars saving $100 in inspection costs per car. Express service appointments were performed for 33 cars providing bulbs at no cost and wiper blades, batteries, and fluid top offs at cost. 101 mobile van inspections were performed to determine if cars should be brought into the shop for repairs.
    Geographies
    Not indicated
    Dates
    Jul 1, 2021 – Jun 30, 2022
    Source
    990
    No causes provided
    No populations provided
    –
    $1.1M