Automotive Repair and Maintenance | People's Resource Center - Westmont

Provides payment assistance for affordable car repair for low-income residents in order to conduct job searches or retain employment.

Physical Address

104 Chestnut Avenue, Westmont, IL 60559

Hours

Monday and Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday to Thursday, 8:00 am - 9:00 pm Saturday, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Application process

(1) Call 630-682-5402, extension 323 or send an email to [email protected] and leave a message with your name, phone number, and a short explanation of your situation. (2) Complete initial screening to determine eligibility (3) Complete Care for Cars application including supplemental documents (4) Application approval process takes several days, including assessment of needed repairs and availability of mechanic

Fee

Self-pay a portion of repairs

Required documents

Application; PRC Client ID or referral from partner agency

Eligibility

People's Resource Center Clients or clients of a partner agency who are actively seeking a job or are already employed. Typical repairs include ignition, brakes, suspension, exhaust, fuel, and tires. Transmission repairs and body work are beyond the scope of this program.

Languages

Spanish, English

Agency info

Peoples Resource Center

Provides support to those living in DuPage County by providing food, clothing, housing and job assistance, along with other services.