San Diego Car Donation Benefits Animal Rescues
Donate a car in the San Diego area, with pickup anywhere in California, to help animal rescue charities benefit animals across the U.S. We can help you turn cars, trucks, motorcycles and other motor vehicles you no longer want into support for programs such as food, shelter, and medical care for rescue animals.
Plus, we make donating the easiest way to get rid of a vehicle you no longer want. We take care of the paperwork and you get some great benefits in return.
Call 1-888-969-4857 to donate your vehicle, and you get free pickup or towing anywhere in California, plus a receipt you may be able to use for a tax deduction. We handle the arrangements, so you skip the hassles of listing, offers, strangers and haggling over a low-value vehicle.
get the most from donating your vehicle in San Diego
The benefits of giving your vehicle to Animal Car Donation:
- Free pick-up or towing in San Diego, Riverside, Carlsbad, Santa Clarita, Santa Ana, Palmdale, Daly City, Chula Vista, Stockton, Fullerton, Costa Mesa, Corona, and anywhere in California.
- A tax receipt in the mail for your contribution.
we tow cars and trucks for free, even if they don't start
Cars and trucks are towed at no cost to you, running or not. We accept the vehicles below, and we handle boats and recreational vehicles case by case.
- Cars
- RV’s
- Motorcycles
- Trucks
- Boats
- Trailers
which cars, trucks and motor vehicles we accept
You can donate a vehicle that is no longer running: we pick up cars, trucks, vans and SUVs at no cost to you. Most vehicles are accepted, including motorcycles and other motor vehicles; trailers are welcome too.
Boats, RVs and other recreational vehicles are accepted case by case. A boat goes on a trailer, and the boat and the trailer each need a title. Some RVs and boats need special arrangements; in order to donate one, call us with the make and model and we’ll tell you what to expect.
put a used vehicle with hefty repair bills to good use
Donate your vehicle as is, and you skip the repair bills, the paperwork and the hassle of selling it yourself. Older cars and vans with hefty repair bills are welcome, and your donated vehicle becomes a charitable contribution that helps animal rescue programs.
rescue animals receive a second chance with your donated vehicle
Animal Car Donation’s program donates proceeds to other tax-exempt charities that operate animal rescues, such as:
Donate a vehicle, such as a truck, a van or an SUV, to help rescue animals in need of our help. All it takes is the click of a button to receive free towing and your tax receipt.
how the sale of your vehicle funds animal rescue charities
A donated vehicle is auctioned to someone who can use it. If its condition leaves it too broken to auction, we recycle it, and its parts and materials are reused.
The proceeds from the sale fund programs at animal rescue charities. The money is pooled each quarter and split by a fixed percentage, so every charity in the group receives a share of every vehicle donated.
Contributions from donors like you help animal rescue charities provide support such as food, shelter and medical care. That support can help dogs and cats have better lives and find loving families across the country.
how to donate a car in san diego
- Call 1-888-969-4857 or fill out our simple vehicle donation form. Our representatives answer questions day or night.
- Next, we’ll contact you within 24 hours of the next business day to arrange pick-up. We tow cars and trucks at no cost to you.
- We’ll send your tax receipt in the mail.
To start the vehicle donation process, call us with its make and model or go online. We’ll guide you through the three easy steps to donate a vehicle and schedule your pick up.
how your tax receipt and paperwork work
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donated vehicle is tax deductible if you itemize deductions. Send your donation receipt with your tax return when you claim the deduction.
Your tax deduction counts for the year you donate, even if your vehicle sells the following year. We're a nonprofit, not accountants, so we can't give tax advice. Your own tax advisor is the best person to answer questions like this.
where we pick up in san diego county and nearby cities
We offer free pick up services across San Diego County, including El Cajon, Oceanside, Carlsbad and Escondido. We also serve Irvine, Sacramento and anywhere else in the state of California. Contact us with the address where your vehicle is parked, and we’ll arrange the vehicle pick up from there.
ready to help rescue animals? call us today
Call 1-888-969-4857 and one of our representatives will answer your questions and schedule your pick up. We keep the vehicle donation process simple, convenient and easy.
Animal Car Donation is part of Car Donation Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that has donated more than $202 million to animal rescue and other charities around the United States.
Quick Answers Before You Donate
- Can I donate my car if it does not run? Yes. Donate your car as is and we pick it up at no cost, running or not.
- Is donating my vehicle tax deductible? Yes, if you itemize. You can claim it for the year you donate, even if the auction happens later, and we mail your tax receipt.
- How soon do you arrange pickup? We contact you within 24 hours of the next business day. A tow driver then collects your donated vehicle at the scheduled time of pick up.