Driving Forward — A Community Car Repair Initiative by The Auto Concierge
Keeping Good People Moving in Northamptonshire.
At The Auto Concierge, we believe cars connect communities.
For many, a car isn’t a luxury, it’s a lifeline for work, volunteering, caring for family, and helping others.
But when a vehicle fails its MOT or becomes unroadworthy, it can stop someone from doing good in the world.
That’s why we launched Driving Forward, a community car repair project by The Auto Concierge.
We use our expertise to help local people who make a difference, repairing their cars so they can stay on the road and keep helping others.
Our Mission
To offer free or low-cost car repairs and MOT support for individuals who do positive work in the community but can’t afford essential vehicle maintenance.
Driving Forward exists to keep kindness moving — one car at a time.
How It Works
Nominate Someone for Help
Do you know someone in Northamptonshire who’s struggling to afford repairs but uses their car to help others?
You can nominate them for our Driving Forward community car repair programme.
[ Nominate Someone ]
Vehicle Inspection & MOT Assessment
The Auto Concierge will inspect the vehicle, identify safety issues or MOT failures, and create a repair plan.
Repair & Restoration
Labour and expertise are provided free of charge by The Auto Concierge team.
Parts and materials are funded through our business, kind donations, or sponsorships from local garages and suppliers.
Driving Forward Stories
With permission, we share each success story to show how community support helps good people keep driving forward — literally and figuratively.
Why We Started Driving Forward
I’ve met so many incredible people who give their time and energy to others — volunteers, carers, single parents, but one big car bill can take them off the road.
With Driving Forward, I wanted to use my skills to keep them moving. When we repair a car, we’re not just fixing it, we’re helping someone continue their good work.
Matt Tatum, Founder, The Auto Concierge
Join The Movement
We’re proud to be one of the few community car repair initiatives in Northamptonshire.
Our goal is simple: to help those who help others, by keeping their vehicles safe, reliable, and roadworthy.
Because when good people can keep moving, our whole community drives forward together.