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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 2010  Volkswagen Jetta by Jose C
    2010 Volkswagen Jetta by Jose C .
    7 Days ago
  • Donated 2000  Honda Civic by Richelle F
    2000 Honda Civic by Richelle F .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 2014  Chevrolet Cruze by Joaquin D
    2014 Chevrolet Cruze by Joaquin D .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 2003  Honda Accord by Jack M
    2003 Honda Accord by Jack M .
    9 Days ago
  • Donated 2012  Chrysler 200 by Gabriel M
    2012 Chrysler 200 by Gabriel M .
    11 Days ago
  • Donated 2003  Chevrolet Astro by John H
    2003 Chevrolet Astro by John H .
    11 Days ago
  • Donated 2000  Ford Mustang by Joseph M
    2000 Ford Mustang by Joseph M .
    11 Days ago
  • Donated 2005  Scion tC by Bradley C
    2005 Scion tC by Bradley C .
    11 Days ago
  • Donated 2010  Toyota Prius by Joevani N
    2010 Toyota Prius by Joevani N .
    12 Days ago
  • Donated 2000  Ford Ranger by Jaime M
    2000 Ford Ranger by Jaime M .
    12 Days ago
  • Donated 2005  Audi A4 by Olguin T
    2005 Audi A4 by Olguin T .
    12 Days ago
  • Donated 2001  Acura CL by Patrick M
    2001 Acura CL by Patrick M .
    12 Days ago
  • Donated 2015  Lincoln Navigator by Roger H
    2015 Lincoln Navigator by Roger H .
    12 Days ago
  • Donated 2004  Ford Mustang by Nathan B
    2004 Ford Mustang by Nathan B .
    12 Days ago
  • Donated 2007  Honda Accord by Ravi A
    2007 Honda Accord by Ravi A .
    12 Days ago
  • Donated 2008  Honda Odyssey by Ray Andrew G
    2008 Honda Odyssey by Ray Andrew G .
    13 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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Education Programs

Through year-round educational youth development and mentoring programs for children and their families, Kars4Kids helps thousands of children develop into productive members of their community. Learn more about what we do and see our charity programs here.

Kars4Kids Grants

California? We love it. Many Californian charities have been helped through our Kars4Kids’ grant program. Donate your car and help fund your local community organizations.

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.

Lily B.
Lily B.
Friendswood, TX
Very pleased with decision to donate to . . . 5

My experience with the donation process went very smooth. I am very pleased with my decision to donate my car to Kars4Kids.

I donated my 2001 Ford Taurus
Mayra M.
Mayra M.
South Milwaukee, WI
Easy to donate and pick up with no hassl. . . 5

Easy to donate and pick up with no hassles. I'm so happy I did this.

I donated my 1993 Cadillac Eldorado
Wanda Y.
Wanda Y.
Norman, OK
Will not hesitate to do it again 5

It was a great experience. I only had to make a single phone call, and you picked up my vehicle when you promised and sent me tax documentation. I have donated two vehicles, and will not hesitate to do it again. I have also recommended you to a. . .

I donated my 2000 Pontiac Montana
Louis G.
Louis G.
McHenry, IL
I didn't even have to be home when t. . . 5

The whole experience went smoothly. I didn't even have to be home when they picked up the car. I went to work on the appointed day, and when I arrived home, the car was gone.

I donated my 1993 Honda Accord

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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