The CARS Vehicle
Donation Program

We provide everything you need to launch and sustain a successful vehicle donation program — from marketing tools and donor support to pick-up, sale, and reporting. No cost to your organization or added work for your team. Just steady, dependable funding you can count on..

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What Our Partners Are Saying...

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Over $500 million raised for nonprofits through vehicle donations

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10,000+ nonprofits nationwide partner with CARS

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Hundreds of customizable marketing materials

Benefits of the Program

Full-Service Donation Management

We handle the entire vehicle donation process, from donor outreach to pick-up and fund distribution.

No Cost to Your Nonprofit

Signing up for the program is completely free, with no upfront costs or financial risk to your organization.

Dedicated Donor Support

We provide comprehensive donor assistance, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

Nationwide Reach

Our program can pick up and process vehicle donations from almost anywhere in the U.S., making it easy for your supporters to give no matter where they are.

Custom Marketing Support

We provide complimentary promotional materials, digital assets, and marketing strategies to help your organization maximize donor engagement.

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Our Partners

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Turn vehicle donations into funding for your nonprofit.

FAQs

You can donate a car, truck, SUV, RV, boat, motorcycle, or other vehicles to DAV. DAV accepts vehicles from all across California - from San Diego to Redding and San Francisco to Bakersfield.
Donating a vehicle in California is easy – all you need to do is fill out our online form or call us and provide some basic information about your vehicle.
Yes! Vehicle donations are eligible for a tax deduction, but please check with your tax advisor to understand your specific tax situation. According to the IRS Guidelines, donors may claim fair market value for their vehicle donation up to the actual sale value. If a vehicle is sold for more than $500, the maximum amount of your deduction will be the sales price of the vehicle which will be listed on your IRS Form 1098-C.
A special rule may apply if the donated vehicle sells for $500 or less. In this case, a deduction for the lesser of the vehicle’s fair market value on the date of the contribution may be claimed, or $500, provided you have written acknowledgment (i.e. the initial donation receipt or the thank-you letter you receive once the donation process is complete).