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Charitable Car Donation in California

The easy way to donate your car & get a tax deduction in California

Got a car to unload? At Kars4Kids, we make vehicle donations simple and hassle-free - no pesky paperwork or sleazy salesmen to deal with here!

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Free towing

Running or not, we’ll come tow your car, absolutely free of charge! It’s easy to schedule, too.

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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

We’ll show you how to donate your car in three simple steps. Ready? Here we go!

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01Tell us about your car

We’ll need some basic info about the vehicle you’re donating. 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.

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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. You don’t need to be there for pickup, but let us know when is best for you and we’ll try to accommodate.

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03Receive a tax write-off

As a 501(c)3 charity, your donation to Kars4Kids is fully tax-deductible. 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. You’ll receive your tax receipt within 2-4 weeks of pickup, plus a bonus vacation voucher for a 3-day hotel stay! Pretty sweet, huh?

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700,000+ donors trust us with their car.

Recent California donations

  • Donated 2006  Pontiac Grand Prix by Tom J
    2006 Pontiac Grand Prix by Tom J .
    6 Days ago
  • Donated 2006  Buick LaCrosse by Ariel M
    2006 Buick LaCrosse by Ariel M .
    7 Days ago
  • Donated 2007  Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic by Alphonzo M
    2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic by Alphonzo M .
    7 Days ago
  • Donated 1999  Toyota 4Runner by Cristine M
    1999 Toyota 4Runner by Cristine M .
    7 Days ago
  • Donated 2002  Lexus GS 300 by Carla G
    2002 Lexus GS 300 by Carla G .
    7 Days ago
  • Donated 2002  Lexus LS 430 by Willie Gibson / Shakira U
    2002 Lexus LS 430 by Willie Gibson / Shakira U .
    7 Days ago
  • Donated 2003  Jaguar S-Type by  Dharampaul B
    2003 Jaguar S-Type by Dharampaul B .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2004  Toyota Camry by Nestor M
    2004 Toyota Camry by Nestor M .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2014  Ford Escape by Kristine R
    2014 Ford Escape by Kristine R .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2013  Subaru Legacy by Leo O
    2013 Subaru Legacy by Leo O .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2008  Toyota RAV4 by Jesse G
    2008 Toyota RAV4 by Jesse G .
    8 Days ago
  • Donated 2011  Toyota Camry by Jason G
    2011 Toyota Camry by Jason G .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 1991  Saturn S-Series by Peter T
    1991 Saturn S-Series by Peter T .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 2014  MINI Countryman by Michael B
    2014 MINI Countryman by Michael B .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 1987  Jeep Wrangler by Sourav N
    1987 Jeep Wrangler by Sourav N .
    10 Days ago
  • Donated 2013  Chevrolet Spark by Erin E
    2013 Chevrolet Spark by Erin E .
    10 Days ago

Your California car donation helps

Kars4Kids is a national Jewish charity with thousands of beneficiaries in California and throughout the US. We fund a network of educational, mentoring, outreach and community programs that provide a holistic support system for our children and their families.

When you donate your used car to Kars4Kids, the proceeds of its sale directly benefit these charity programs. With the donation of your car, you help us realize our goal of fostering a generation of well-balanced, productive adults.

See for yourself why donors in California consider Kars4Kids the best place to donate a car!

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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

619-872-2772

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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