CARS depends on the generous support of dedicated volunteers and members of the public who join and support our work.

Where can you contact CARS?

The CARS Board of Directors

CARS Membership

Annual memberships start at $15. Contributions from individual consumers who care about safety are vital to CARS' mission, and are greatly appreciated. Your help will make CARS' work on behalf of the motoring public an even greater success.

Contribute to CARS

Contributions from individual consumers who care about safety are vital to CARS' mission. Please send donations via check to:

Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS)
1303 J Street, Suite 270
Sacramento, CA 95814

CARS is a non-profit public benefit organization. Contributions are not tax-deductible, due to CARS' legislative advocacy work on behalf of the public interest.

Thank you for your generous support!

 

CARS' Privacy Policy

CARS respects your privacy. We do not sell or share mailing or e-mail lists. CARS does not sell information about members or visitors. If you give your permission in advance, we may provide your contact information to news reporters who are working on stories about consumer problems with automobiles.  But that is only if you indicate you wish to be contacted.
So - welcome, and enjoy!

 

How is CARS funded?

CARS does not accept any auto industry contributions. CARS also does not receive any government funds.

CARS is supported by contributions from the public and donations from volunteers.

CARS is awarded grants from respected pro-consumer foundations, including the Consumer Federation of America Foundation and the California Consumer Protection Foundation, through a competitive and accountable process. While CARS is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization, contributions to CARS are not tax-deductible, due to our advocacy work.