"I decided to save my car for my daughter as a graduation gift. She absolutely loved it and took care of it as if her life depended on it. After 4 years of hard work, she eventually managed to buy herself a brand-new car.
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I thought about selling the car until a friend recommended LA Car Donations as an alternative option to help those in need. Thank you for the smooth process.
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Would highly recommend if you are looking for an impactful choice." - Michael B.
3 Steps To
Donating Your Car
Tell us about your car
Making a donation online takes two minutes. We'll take some basic information about your car, including the year, make and model. We can accept almost any car regardless of its condition.
Schedule a pickup time
Within 24 hours, we will contact you to arrange a practical pickup time. Your car can be picked up right away or the next day. All you have to do is leave the keys and signed title in the car for collection. You are not required to be there. You will receive a provisional receipt as proof of pickup.
Tax receipt
We will start selling your car immediately using our network of auto auctions and resellers. We ensure that your car is sold for the highest price, this process usually takes 2-4 weeks. Once it sells, we will email you the tax-deductible receipt promptly.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to be home for pickup?
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You do not need to be present during the pickup process. When the driver calls to arrange pickup, simply inform him that you will not be around during the pickup and leave your signed title in the glove box.
How to donate a car that doesn't run?​
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Cars that aren't operating well are still welcomed at LA Car Donations. Simply provide us with the necessary details online, and our local towing partner will contact you to arrange a free and convenient pickup within one business day.
How big is my tax receipt?​
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We adhere to the IRS guidelines when issuing tax receipts.
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Shall your car sell for more than $500, your receipt will be for the sale price of the car.
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Shall it sell for less than $500, you can deduct the fair market value of the car, up to $500.
Who takes car donations?​
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LA Car Donations is one of the most reputable car donation programs in the US. Unlike many charities that collaborate with a middleman for-profit car donation processor to handle advertising and pickup of the contributions, LA Car Donations manages the entire process internally. We closely monitor productivity to ensure that the highest proportion possible reaches the children.
Where to donate a car?​
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Are you looking for the ideal charity to donate a car? Look no further than LA Car Donations. You can be confident that your experience will be hassle-free, and your donation will support legitimate charity initiatives. We, along with our sister charity Chabad, are one of the biggest and most reputable names in the sector. LA Car Donations manages the entire procedure in-house, unlike many other places that promote car donations, ensuring maximum impact.
Are there additional expenses involved for me?​
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No! We do not charge anything to pick up your donated car because we truly appreciate it.
Do I need my title to donate my car?​
We can usually pickup a car without a title.
The registered owner will need to sign certain documentation on our behalf. Our title professionals will set up a new title on your behalf and cover any associated costs if we determine that the title will increase the resale value of your car.
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Lives impacted
15,000+
Make a difference.
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Ratings
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9.2/10
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As fast as
24 HOUR
Pickup.