Car Care

This program started in 2019 to assist clients by assuring they have safe and reliable transportation. Public transportation is often not a dependable or practical option for many people to use to get to work, the grocery store, school or life’s other miscellaneous errands.

Our program offers free labor on various car repairs and services as well as honest and helpful advice. Repairs include brakes, alternators, vehicle inspections, body services, axles, wheel bearings, and more

RBI’s Car Care Program, which provides free expert assessments and labor, is one of just a few being offered in the entire country. We continue to work hard to get the resources to continue to grow this program because we are aware of the tremendous need present in the city of Detroit and surrounding areas for this service.

How Does This Program Work

Come to the Brightmoor Free Store on a Saturday morning when our mechanic is present. Our volunteer mechanics assess vehicles on a first-come, first-served basis. You must fill out and sign a Work Order & Waiver before any work can begin on your vehicle.

The mechanic will assess your vehicle and discuss the options with you. There is often a wait to get your vehicle assessed, so we ask that you wait patiently.

If a part is needed, our mechanics will locate the part and provide the car owner with the information needed to purchase the part (whether online or at a local retailer). Clients must purchase car parts needed for the repair.

After you have purchased the needed part(s), email or text us to make an appointment to have your car repaired. The labor for the repair will be provided by our volunteer mechanics at no charge.

Please email carcarerbi@gmail.com for more information.

Location: Brightmoor Campus