Your Donation Provides Hands-on Training
Donate Your Vehicle
Turn your vehicle into a bright future for motivated young adults in the Twin Cities.
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Hours:
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Phone:
612-378-0177
WHERE DONATED CARS MAKE NEW LIVES
Newgate School Programs
Auto Body Training
Students receive the training needed for a career in collision repair centers, customizing shops, restoration services, or auto accessory and hot rod shops.
Auto Mechanic Training
Our training in basic auto mechanics prepares graduates to work as general service technicians and start satisfying life-long careers.
Wheels for Women
We provide a reliable vehicle at no charge to qualifying working single moms in and around the Twin Cities.
Changing Lives Through Automotive Training and Community Support
Newgate School is a nonprofit, technical school in Minneapolis, MN, offering free mechanic school training to underserved young adults. Through hands-on programs and community support, we prepare students for stable, well-paying careers in the automotive industry, without the burden of tuition.
Car Donation, Minneapolis, MN: Where Donated Cars Build New Futures
At Newgate School in Minneapolis, a car donation isn’t just a transaction; it’s a chance to give someone a path to lifelong stability. When you donate your car, it becomes a hands-on learning tool for students enrolled in our Auto Mechanic Program and Auto Body Program. Some vehicles are refurbished and sold to fund the school, while others are given away through our Wheels for Women initiative, which provides free vehicles to working single mothers in the Twin Cities.
We accept cars in nearly any condition, including those that no longer run. Towing is available, and 100% of the proceeds from every donation go back into supporting free education and resources for our students. If you want to make a difference in someone’s future, donate your car to Newgate School today.
Free Mechanic School in the Twin Cities
Newgate School offers tuition-free automotive training for underserved young adults who are motivated to build a better life. With no costs, no loans, and no classroom lectures, our students gain hands-on experience from day one. Every lesson happens in the shop, working on real cars under the guidance of skilled instructors with years of professional experience. Training is individualized and flexible, so students can move at a pace that works for them. Most graduate within 12–18 months, earning the skills and confidence to launch a career in the local automotive industry. From diagnostics and repairs to paintwork and detailing, they leave job-ready.
Auto Mechanic and Auto Body Programs
Students in the Auto Mechanic Program learn to diagnose and repair engines, brake systems, suspensions, and more. By the time they graduate, they’re prepared to work as general service technicians in shops, dealerships, and service centers across the metro area. The Auto Body Program focuses on repair, refinishing, and restoration. Students get experience with collision damage, paint prep, and cosmetic repair work, developing a skill set that translates to careers in body shops, custom garages, and detailing centers.
Wheels for Women
Our Wheels for Women program supports single, working mothers who need reliable transportation to keep their jobs and care for their families. Through this initiative, qualified moms in the Twin Cities receive reconditioned vehicles at no cost. These cars are repaired and inspected by our students as part of their training, creating a powerful full-circle moment of community giving.
Support Our Mission
Whether you want to donate your car, make a cash donation, or simply learn more, there are many ways to support Newgate School. Every contribution, large or small, helps us continue to offer tuition-free training and change lives right here in Minneapolis.
Explore our programs, read about our impact, and get started today. Your support gives students a chance to build careers, support their families, and become confident, skilled professionals.