Vehicle Repair Loan
A sudden car breakdown or auto accident can completely disrupt your budget. If you can't afford unexpected and costly car repairs, CGMA is here to help.
Amount
Up to $6,000
Type of Assistance
Interest-Free Loan
Eligibility
Active Duty
Auxiliary
Civilian Employees
PHS Officers and Chaplains
Reserves
Retired Military Personnel
Surviving Spouses
Start with Your CGMA Rep
Start with your local CGMA Representative
There are more than 600 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance Representatives to help you.
FIND MY REPRESENTATIVEHow to Apply
Gather these documents:
- Your Coast Guard ID
- CGMA-15 Personal Budget
- Vehicle repair estimates
- Car insurance and registration showing vehicle is registered to member or spouse
There are two options to apply:
- Online application
- PDF application submitted to your CGMA Representative:
- CGMA-59 Vehicle Repair Loan Application
What's Covered?
CGMA can help with:
- Major, unexpected repairs to primary vehicle.
- Major, unexpected repairs to secondary vehicle if necessary for family needs.
- Pending insurance settlement.
- Parts if member is performing their own repairs.
The loan amount is determined by need, so clients may be asked to pay part of the repairs from their own resources with CGMA providing the rest.
What's Not Covered?
- Normal routine repairs like oil changes and tire replacement
- Vehicle that is not registered to the member or spouse
- Any repair to an uninsured vehicle
- Cosmetic repairs
- Restoration
- Maintenance on a ‘classic’ car (hobby, etc.)
- Vehicle insurance
- Repairs to a rental vehicle being used for government business
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