Vehicle Repair Loan
A sudden car breakdown or auto accident can throw your budget into disarray. If you find yourself facing unexpected and costly vehicle repairs, CGMA is here to provide the financial assistance you need. Our Vehicle Repair Loan offers interest-free support to help get you back on the road without the added financial stress.
Important Update: 6/6/2025
Grant Availability
Thanks to a generous donation from the Bob Woodruff Foundation in partnership with Navy Federal Credit Union, partial grants may now be available for eligible members applying for this program. CGMA Headquarters will determine grant amounts and eligibility based on individual needs and circumstances.
Share Your Story
Members who receive a grant may be invited to share a personal story or testimony to highlight the impact of this assistance. Participation is voluntary. Click here to share your story.
To learn more about this partnership, click here.
Amount
Type of Assistance
Eligibility
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
Apply directly online:
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.
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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