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Car Donation California

Looking for an easy way to donate your car & get a tax deduction in California?

You’ve come to the right place! At Kars4Kids, we make vehicle donations simple so that you can get in, get out, and still make it to your pilates class on time.

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Free towing

Love keeping things basic, we do too. Contact us & we’ll come tow your car, absolutely free of charge!

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Quick turnaround

We guarantee crazy fast pickup, sometimes even within 24 hours, so you can rest easy.

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Tax deduction

Write off your car! Donate your vehicle & receive a tax deductible receipt equal to the value of your vehicle.

How to donate your car in California; A Breakdown

We can show you how to donate your car in four simple steps! Don’t believe us? Just watch.

Cost: $0

What you need to donate: Provide us with basic info about your car

Time it takes: 2 minutes

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01Tell us about your car

But don’t sweat it, because we accept all kinds of vehicles- even those without a pink slip, in a non-operational state, or with expired registration. Kars4Kids doesn’t discriminate!

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02Schedule a free pickup

With our experienced team of tow-truck drivers based all around California, you can expect us quickly, sometimes even the same day. Mmhm.

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03Receive a tax write-off

Your tax deduction is based on the sale price of your car. We work hard to sell your car for the best price, which means more funds for charity and a bigger tax deduction for you. See Tax Deduction at a Glance to see how much money you’ll earn on your car donation.

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04Help Kids

Your donation helps fund Kars4Kids youth programs. Your donated car can change lives! As a 501(c)3 charity, when you donate to us, you’ll receive a tax receipt within 2-4 weeks. Plus, we’ll send you packing with a free vacation voucher! Pretty sweet, huh?

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700,000+ donors trust us with their car.

Recent California donations

  • Donated 2002  Toyota Camry Solara by John P
    2002 Toyota Camry Solara by John P .
    7 Days ago
  • Donated 2013  Ford Fusion Energi by Julie C
    2013 Ford Fusion Energi by Julie C .
    7 Days ago
  • Donated 2009  Honda Civic by Christopher S
    2009 Honda Civic by Christopher S .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2013  Hyundai Veloster by Ryan W
    2013 Hyundai Veloster by Ryan W .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2012  Ford Escape by David G
    2012 Ford Escape by David G .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2012  Hyundai Sonata Hybrid by Jennifer W
    2012 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid by Jennifer W .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 2000  Honda Civic by Abel S
    2000 Honda Civic by Abel S .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 1998  Dodge Ram 1500 by Norbert R
    1998 Dodge Ram 1500 by Norbert R .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 1997  Toyota 4Runner by James W
    1997 Toyota 4Runner by James W .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 2006  Audi A3 by Scarlett M
    2006 Audi A3 by Scarlett M .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 2007  Volvo S80 by Hugh W
    2007 Volvo S80 by Hugh W .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 2014  Hyundai Accent by Mujahida E
    2014 Hyundai Accent by Mujahida E .
    11 Days ago
  • Donated 2013  Toyota Prius v by Desmond C
    2013 Toyota Prius v by Desmond C .
    11 Days ago
  • Donated 2004  Dodge Dakota by Richard J
    2004 Dodge Dakota by Richard J .
    11 Days ago
  • Donated 1997  Toyota Corolla by Jayson D
    1997 Toyota Corolla by Jayson D .
    11 Days ago
  • Donated 2008  Toyota Prius by Richard G
    2008 Toyota Prius by Richard G .
    11 Days ago

Your California car donation helps

When you donate your car to Kars4Kids, the top car donation program, your used car benefits this national charity and its thousands of beneficiaries.

There’s a reason donors in California and throughout the U.S. consider Kars4Kids the best place to donate a car.

We fund educational, developmental, and recreational programs for youth around the country; and now, you can too. When you donate your car to our charity, you help us with our goal of fostering a generation of well-balanced, productive adults.

Sounds like something you want in on? Click the button below to start the easy process.

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Get rid of your car the easy way with Kars4Kids!

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Donor Testimonials

We get it. You don’t want to take our word for it. Hey, that’s cool. Kars4Kids has thousands of satisfied donors who can vouch for us.

Rob J.
Rob J.
Hayward, CA
5

Awesome! It was user friendly - timely - it helped me more than you could imagine!! Thank You Guys!!

I donated my car
Julia R.
Julia R.
San Francisco, CA
5

Donated my car, great communication and support, they were able to pick it up within 2 days, super easy pick-up and had my tax voucher within 1 month.

I donated my car
Eboni W.
Eboni W.
Ontario, CA
5

This process was simple and flawless. Glad I got to donate for a great cause.

I donated my car
Mario R.
Mario R.
San Francisco, CA
5

Trouble free and quick response.

I donated my car

Frequently Asked Questions

For a full list of frequently asked questions check out our faq section

The iconic hondaAccord

is the most popular car donated in LA

An average of26,000+

cars are donated from LA each year

Our Areas of Service

We pick up from all over California.

We cover the entire California

Sun - Thu: 7 am - midnight EST
Fri: 7 am - pm EST
Sat: 2 pm - midnight EST

Financial disclosure: Kars4Kids is exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution deduction by donors. Our Federal Identification Number is 22-374-6050.

Any information on this page related to state laws and title requirements is correct to the best of our knowledge. But because this kind of information is liable to change, please check with your local motor vehicle authority for current guidelines and requirements.

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