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Donate Your Vehicle FAQs

Cars for Charity supports the Humane Society of Boulder Valley by providing a vehicle donation program. The process is simple, free and rewards you with a tax deduction and with knowing you’ve made a difference.

Cars for Charity arranges for your donated vehicle to be picked up at a convenient time for you, at no charge to you and sold to gain the best price. You will receive a hassle-free tax deduction for your vehicle donation.

Cars for Charity accepts virtually any kind of vehicle, running or not. No emissions certificate is necessary.

  • Cars
  • Trucks
  • Boats (must have a trailer)
  • Motorcycles
  • Planes
  • RVs
  • RV Trailers
  • Some farm equipment and trailers

* We don’t accept vehicles that have been dismantled or had their parts removed.

** If you are outside the Metro Denver area, please call 720-387-5124 directly to ensure we can accept the donation.

There are 3 easy steps to donating your vehicle:

  1. Locate your title – it must be free and clear from liens.
  2. Complete the Donor Information Form through Cars for Charity or call 720-387-5124
  3. A Cars for Charity representative will arrange a pick up time with you. All personal items and license plates should be removed.

FAQ’s

How do I donate?
You can donate online or over the phone through Cars for Charity. For online processing, fill out the Donor Information Sheet, then locate, transfer and mail your title to:

Cars for Charity
3478 Running Deer Drive
Castle Rock, CO 80109

You will receive a call from the tow service to arrange pick up of your donation.

What happens to my car?
Your vehicle will be assessed for the correct sales venue that will yield the best sale price. Most vehicles are sold through wholesale auctions; older, damaged, mechanically impaired vehicles are often sold directly to dismantlers or recycles for parts. If there is something special about your vehicle, please let Cars for Charity know. Every dollar gained from the sale of your vehicle goes directly to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley.

How much money actually goes to the Humane Society of Boulder Valley?
Cars for Charity
does not take a percentage of the sale. An admin fee ($32-$62) is invoiced and 100% of the net sale proceeds are returned to the charity. Cars for Charity is a 501c3 nonprofit that is also a licensed wholesale used vehicle dealer; Colorado license #3429.

My car doesn’t run; can I still donate it?
Yes! Cars for Charity accepts cars, trucks, boats, planes, motorcycles, RV’s, RV trailers, and even some farm equipment- running or not, no emissions certificate is necessary. We do not accept vehicles that have been dismantled or had their parts removed.

Do I have to pay for towing?
No! Towing is free!

How long will it take for Cars for Charity to pick up my vehicle?
After Cars for Charity receives your Donor Information Sheet, tow representatives will arrange a convenient pick up time and location with you, generally within 1 week. Bad weather, heavy volume, and weekends may cause additional delays. Need to arrange a more immediate pick up? Call 720-387-5124  and let them know.

How long will it take for the Humane Society of Boulder Valley to receive the proceeds of my vehicle sale?
The typical time frame from the beginning of your submission of the Donor Information Sheet to the distribution of revenue of your vehicle sale to your charity is approximately 4 weeks. Please note, there are instances where Cars for Charity needs additional clarification on your vehicle’s title for the auction.