Why should donated cars to charity in California go through Cars2Charities?

The best car donation programs provide a lot more than just a car removal service. We pick up donation vehicles and get them sold for you through a weekly donated car auction. If you’re wondering where to buy donated cars, we can point you in the right direction.

At Cars2Charities your contribution is maximized because of our unique program. Our technicians assess your car for necessary changes, which tends to bring in a 25-50% higher price per car! That means more money to your charity and a bigger tax break for you.

We also have some caveats for you if you’re considering a vehicle donation.

Remember to Avoid California car donation companies that:
• Guarantee the dollar amount of your car donation tax deduction. Sorry, but it’s illegal – avoid anyone who promises you the total for your write-off in advance of the sale. Your tax deduction is based on the gross sale price.
• Guarantee the dollar amount going to the charity. That also occurs after the sale of your donation vehicle.
• Don’t have multiple charities to choose from. If there’s only one on their website, they most likely represent only one non-profit group. See our “causes” page for a long list you can choose from when you make a car donation in California through us.
• Communicates poorly. It’s not only annoying, but more likely you’re being misinformed, or not getting all of the material you need to file your taxes properly. If you call a company with an automated system or call center, they can’t get you answers immediately. If you leave messages and never hear back, forget about them and find a company that’s transparent.
• Only make a car charity donation through a business that emails you a confirmation of your pick-up time/date or an instant donation receipt. If you don’t, they could take your car and never issue you paperwork for a tax deduction – and that’s considered fraud.

Don’t let these warnings change your mind … making a car donation in California is truly a wonderful thing! Whether you’re inclined to offer help for a health-related charity, get needed resources to a disaster relief program, or if you want to support animals like California horse rescue organizations, there is an opportunity here. And don’t forget this is your car, so make sure the company handling the donation is worthy of your time!