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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.
Tax deduction
Write off your car! Donate your vehicle & receive a tax deductible receipt equal to the value of your vehicle.
You Help Kids
The proceeds from your vehicle supports the youth and educational programs of national nonprofit Kars4Kids and our sister charity Oorah.
How to donate your car in California
We’ll show you how to donate your car in three simple steps. Ready? Here we go!
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.
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.
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?
700,000+ donors trust us with their car.
Recent California donations
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2014 Volkswagen Jetta by Luis G .
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1996 Volvo 960 by Josh F .
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2012 Honda Odyssey by Fernando E .
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2005 Toyota Sienna by Mirna E .
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2000 Lexus RX 300 by Nigel B .
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2010 Pontiac Vibe by Efrem G .
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2007 Toyota Camry by Jatin K .
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2004 Toyota Highlander by Kristi M .
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2006 Nissan Frontier by John E .
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2015 Ford Transit Connect by Nathan C .
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2015 Kia Soul by Richard G .
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2005 Honda Element by Lynn P .
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1998 Toyota Camry by Juan N .
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2000 Dodge Durango by Ignacio G .
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2013 Dodge Grand Caravan by Crescencia Y .
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2001 Mercedes-Benz M-Class by Crescencia Y .
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Your California car donation helps
Kars4Kids is a national Jewish charity with thousands of beneficiaries throughout the US, including in California. 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!
Get rid of your car the easy way with Kars4Kids!
Donate NowEducation 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.
Really good! I enjoyed working with Kars for Kids, best radio commercial out there and great service on the pickup!
I donated my 1996 Volkswagen Jetta
Our three experiences with Kars4Kids have been wonderful! After calling other organizations to receive our autos and finding them to be more complicated than expected, we appreciate the efficiency of Kars4Kids no hassle process for helping us donate o. . .
I donated my 2002 Honda Civic
Every part of the transaction was easy,I wish every business deal went this easy.I know this went to a great cause and I hope someone gets some use from my Escort
I donated my 1991 Ford Escort
The entire process was painless and actually very pleasant. Everyone was very responsive and the driver showed up on time to pickup the car.
Great job and a great cause.
Frequently Asked Questions
For a full list of frequently asked questions check out our faq section
Even if your car has a salvage title, and is considered a total loss, we can still accept the vehicle for donation in California.
We suggest you find a top car donation program so that your donation goes far. Find a great charity that helps fund worthy causes and touches lives. Say...Kars4Kids? While there are many different companies that provide this sort of service, Kars4Kids is known and trusted all over the country. We make the process super-simple, headache- free, and fast.
Kars4Kids will help you through the title transfer process, making it easy and streamlined for you. Leave your plates on the vehicle, unless they are personalized plates that you`d like to use on another vehicle. Typically, we will fill out and submit the release of liability for you. You should cancel your insurance after the release of liability has been submitted. Get the full details on this process in our California titles transfer guide.Visit http://www.dmv.ca.gov/ for more information on your state car donation laws.
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cars are donated from LA each year
Our Areas of Service
We pick up from all over California.
We cover the entire California
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.