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CarFest SA Repair Program

Lifting Up Families Through Automotive Repair

Core Values:

Integrity | Community Education | Excellence

What We Do

At CarFest, powered by the Community of Automotive Professionals (501c3), we unite the local automotive industry to give back in powerful, hands-on ways.

We Repair & Give Vehicles:

Dozens of families receive free vehicle repairs or donated cars each year, thanks to the skilled labor of local shops and the generosity of our parts sponsors.

We Empower Nonprofits:

We partner with trusted nonprofit organizations to identify families in need and ensure that our impact goes where it matters most.

We Build Careers:

Through CareerFest, we connect high school students, aspiring mechanics, and job seekers with automotive employers, hands-on workshops, and educational opportunities.

We Celebrate Community:

CarFest is more than an event—it’s a movement. With live repairs, entertainment, car shows, and giveaways, it’s a weekend that brings people together for a purpose.

Who We Are

Founded in 2015, the Community of Automotive Professionals (C.A.P.) was created to bring together the automotive industry to serve the community. At the heart of CarFest SA is our mission to help families and non-profits stay on the road by providing free, essential vehicle repairs.

We work directly with local non-profits who nominate families or organizations in need of reliable transportation.

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What is Carfest's Repair Program?

Our Car Repair Program is dedicated to helping low-income families get back on the road by providing essential car repairs at no cost.​

We believe that reliable transportation is crucial for accessing work, education, and healthcare, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to maintain their independence.

Apply to Be a Participating Repair Shop!

Join us in giving back to the community by donating your time and skills.

As a participating shop, you’ll donate the labor — and we’ll provide all the parts needed to repair a vehicle for someone in need.

Make a real impact, one repair at a time.

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Our Charitable Connections

Our purpose is to support the local & national automotive industry. From automotive brands, automotive repair shops, automotive programs in vocational technical schools & car clubs who keep the past, present, and future of vehicles alive and well.

Partner with Us:
Nominate Someone in Need

Each year, CarFest teams up with local non-profits to identify families who need critical vehicle repairs.

During CarFest weekend, our community of skilled automotive professionals—mechanics, shops, and repair specialists—volunteer

their time to restore these vehicles, helping ensure families have safe and reliable transportation.​

 

New This Year:

 

In addition to nominating families, non-profits can now also nominate one of their own vehicles that is used to serve the community.

Whether it's for delivering food, transporting clients, or outreach work—if your vehicle helps support the underserved,

we want to help keep it running.​

Join us in driving change.

 

Together, we can keep families and vital services moving forward.

 

🔧 Nominate a Family or Non-Profit in Need

CarFest 2026 vehicle repair nominations open January 1st, 2026.


Only registered 501(c)(3) non-profits are eligible to submit nominations.

This is your chance to support families or ensure your organization’s service vehicle continues making an impact in the community.

➡️ Check back in January to apply and be part of the change.

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Get Involved Beyond Nominations

VOLUNTEER

Lend your time.
Help during CarFest weekend by assisting with event setup, logistics, or repair support.

SHARE OUR MISSION

Spread the word.
Help us reach more families and nonprofits by promoting our program in your network.

DONATE

Give back today.
Donate a car or cash to support vehicle repairs for families and local nonprofits.

CarFest Historical Evolution & Milestones

Repaired vehicles for 187 individuals/families

Worked with 120 nonprofits and area car repair shops

Raised $705,000 in scholarships for Texas automotive technical programs

Worked with 2,300 volunteers to host CarFest and unite the automotive community.

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Big brands that will make CarFest happen

REALIZATION

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SPONSORS

Jasper automotive parts
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Ancira Chevrolet
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O'Reily Auto Parts
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2023 TEXAS VOCATIONAL TECH CAMPUS PARTNERS

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Big brands that will make CarFest happen

REALIZATION

CarFest Logo (BLACK).PNG

SPONSORS

Jasper automotive parts
BG Automotive Logo
O'Reily Auto Parts
Red McCombs driven to serve

2025 TEXAS VOCATIONAL TECH CAMPUS PARTNERS

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TSTC Logo
Southern Careers Institute Logo
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