Three places to get cash to repair broken-down car when you haven't money to pay

A car can be essential for work or caring for others yet repair costs soon mount up when it stops running - but help might be on hand with grants or interest free loans

Many of us have been there. Relying on our car or van to work or for caring for children or elderly or disabled relatives when it suddenly grinds to a halt signalling a trip to the garage and along with it potentially hefty bills.

But what if the worst happens when you are on a low income and the vehicle stops running just when your bank account is drained to its last pennies or you are already in the red? Well, the good news is help might be available.

Financial advice website moneyplusadvice says: "When your car breaks down, the financial impact can be immediate and significant. For many people, a working vehicle isn