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Car Donation Maine

You've come to the right place – our Kars4Kids crew in Maine can pick up virtually any car donation, regardless of condition, and usually without a title too.

  • Free towing in ME within 24 to 48 hours
  • Tax deductible receipt
  • Vacation voucher Details

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How to donate a car in ME

  1. Tell us about your car

    1. Tell us about your car

    Take 2 minutes to fill out a donation form - online or over the phone.

  2. Schedule a free pickup time

    2. Schedule a free pickup

    Within 24 hours we’ll call you to arrange a convenient pickup time.

  3. We tow your car

    3. You are done!

    Within 2-4 weeks you receive a tax receipt and vacation voucher .

500,000+ donors trust us with their car.

Here’s what our Maine donors had to say about how donating went for them.
P.S. we didn’t make these up! They're all real donors, with real experiences.

Frederick A.
Very good, easy arranging pickup, and supporting a great cause!
By Frederick A., Eliot  ME (I donated a 2001 Ford Focus)

Very good, easy arranging pickup, timely receipt, and supporting a great cause!

Susan J.
All made easy and without a hitch
By Susan J., Turner  ME (I donated a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado 1500)

It was all made easy and they picked it up without a hitch........only problem was did not get response they had truck and were all set until a month later.

Jennifer D.
I feel very good about this donation
By Jennifer D., Lewiston  ME (I donated a 1998 Honda Accord)

Within a couple of days they were here to pick up my car and not more than two weeks later I had my paperwork. I feel very good about making this donation. Thank you. (I heard about this on WEEI out of Boston)

How your car donation helps

Our charity programs are the essence of what we do. We are thankful to be able to give back to many local communities across North America and to bring educational opportunities to so many children, with the help of our sister charity Oorah. We're a registered nonprofit Jewish organization. Learn about what we do and see our charity programs here.

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The Kars4Kids Vision

Kars4Kids‘ vision is to give our children the ability to succeed in life. We focus on educational, mentorship and year-round programs for our children, their families and their communities, looking at the big picture of our children‘s development and the environment they grow up in. We rely on thousands of volunteers to help us change the world, one child at a time.

Petting Zoo Therapy

Our summer camp menagerie is an integral part of building happy, emotionally healthy children. Children find it soothing to work with and cuddle the animals. It makes them feel capable when an animal responds to their touch and voice. Our unique brand of pet therapy bolsters campers' self-esteem and translates into better relationships with their peers.

What's New?

There‘s always something going on at Kars4Kids, whether it‘s a weekend reunion for teenage girls, an exercise class at ChillZone, or a back-to-school backpack giveaway. There are fun and worthwhile programs for every age, from moms and dads, to teens, boys and girls. Something for everyone in the family all year long is our primary aim.

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Questions about donating a car in ME

We’ve got answers to all your questions about car donation in ME, whether you want to know more about the process or anything related to your car’s title.
The amount you can claim from the IRS as a tax deduction depends on the category applicable to you:
The IRS allows you to claim a tax deduction of:
a) The value of your vehicle up to $500. It is up to the donor to determine the fair market value.
b) The amount we sell your vehicle for - if it is more than $500.

Kars4kids is a classified 501(c)(3) charity organization. You can check with your tax advisor or accountant to determine the amount of your benefit. The deduction is of value only if the donor itemizes his or her deductions. For a more detailed overview the IRS publishes a Donors Guide to Car Donation.
Kars4Kids accepts donations of virtually all kinds of vehicles, including but not limited to: car, snow plow, boat, bus, jet ski, truck, airplane, van, trailer, motorcycle, ATV, tractor, commercial, fleet and RV (motor home) donations. Sorry, no kids.
Yes, we can usually pick up a vehicle without a title in Maine . We may need the registered owner to sign some paperwork for us.
In almost all scenarios Kars4kids will apply for the new title for you. We'll handle all the paperwork and pay the title fees too.
If you'd prefer you may apply for a new title on your own. Here's how:
The duplicate application must be completed, signed by the owner and delivered to taken to a branch office location.
The application may also be mailed to:
Title Examination & Information Unit
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
29 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0029

For additional details visit: http://www.maine.gov/sos/bmv/titles/titleapp.html
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The sample title document to the left of this paragraph has a red arrow. Sign where the arrow appears using the name listed on the front page of your car title. The signed title should be placed in the glove compartment at the time your vehicle is picked up.
Transferring ownership of your car when you donate it in Maine is very easy. Simply remove the license plates from the vehicle before it is towed and either transfer them to a new vehicle or cancel their registration. Cancel your insurance after the car's been picked up.
Get more details and answers to all your titles questions in our Maine titles guide.

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

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Ready to donate?

ME fun factsIn October of 2009, Austin H., of Saco ME, donated his 1993 Ford Tempo making it the 250,000th Kars4Kids car donation.

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.
Kars4kids Car Donation


Sun - Thu: Open 24 Hours
Fri: 7 am - pm EST
Sat: 11 am - midnight EST

Our Areas of Service.

We pick up from all over Maine , including:
Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bath, Belfast, Biddeford, Brewer, Calais, Caribou, Eastport, Ellsworth, Gardiner, Hallowell, Lewiston, Old Town, Portland, Presque Isle, Rockland, Saco, South Portland, Waterville, Westbrook,

As one of the biggest car donation charities we accept donations throughout the USA.