The Cars for Kids program has been known forever for auctioning donated cars to support Texans Can Academies. The auctions have been held weekly at an Arlington location. But the parking was a bit limited and the seating was pretty tight.
But things have changed. The whole kit and caboodle has moved to an 8.3-acre former car dealership at 7100 Marvin D. Love Freeway (corner of Highway 67 and Camp Wisdom Road).
Talk about moving on up! After the nonprofit renovated the 27,000-square-foot main facility, there are offices for staff, a buyers’ lounge, a dealer showroom, sales offices and “an indoor auction bay with seating for the public.”
Why they’ve gone so 21st century, they even installed “energy efficient lighting inside and out.”

To dress up the place Cars for Kids facility manager Bill Garey created a new mural in the lobby depicting “the purpose of the nonprofit charity: to give all students a second chance to graduate from high school.”
So, if you’re looking to buy an experienced car for that teenager, longing for that sweetheart deal or just curious about what kind of cars are up for bid, then head over to the new spot for the weekly auctions that start at 9 a.m. on Saturdays. And it’s not just cars. They also have trucks, boats, jet skis and more.
On the other hand, if you want to donate a car, just go online or call. They’ll arrange to have the vehicle picked up, even if doesn’t run. Once it is evaluated and minor repairs are made, if necessary, title verification follows and then the vehicle is auctioned off to the highest bidder, with 100% of the net proceeds from the auction going to Texans Can Academies.
* Graphic provided by Cars for Kids