Where to Donate Used Cars in San Diego

By Andrew Smith

Overview

When the time comes to purchase a new vehicle, many people choose to simply sell or trade in their used cars. Before you choose either of these options, you should consider donating your car to a San Diego charity or nonprofit organization. Your donation will go to help worthwhile programs throughout the San Diego area. It could also lead to a tax deduction that is worth more than what you would have received if you sold or traded in your used vehicle. Here is where you can donate used cars in San Diego.

Step 1

Give your car to KSDS 88.3 FM. KSDS is a nonprofit public radio station which broadcasts from San Diego City College. The station plays a mix of classic and modern jazz and also promotes local jazz concerts and other artistic events in the San Diego area. Your donation will help to fund KSDS programming and events. When you donate your car to KSDS, you will receive a tax form as soon as your vehicle is picked up. Call (888) 529-9227 to learn more.
Step 2

Donate your car to Father Joe's Villages. Father Joe's Villages is a collection of seven different nonprofit organizations that provide numerous services to needy individuals and families throughout the San Diego area. These services include providing food and shelter for families, job training for teenagers and adults and even health care for people dealing with HIV and AIDS. When you donate to the Villages, Father Joe's will process all of the paperwork for you and pick up your vehicle at no cost. Call (619) 671-7900 for more information.

Step 3

Call Kars 4 Kids. Proceeds from the sale of a vehicle donated to Kars 4 Kids will go to J.O.Y. For Our Youth, an organization that assists needy children and families in cities across the Untied States. J.O.Y. provides items such as food, clothing and even shelter for those in need as well as services such as educational programs, job training and counseling. When you donate your car to Kars 4 Kids in San Diego, your vehicle will be picked up in 2-3 days, and you will receive the maximum tax deduction allowed by law. You will also get a free hotel voucher. To donate to Kars 4 Kids in San Diego, call (619) 374-1314.
Step 4

Contact the San Diego Animal Support Foundation. The San Diego ASF runs animal adoption drives, assists in the rescue of stray animals and helps to educate new pet owners. The San Diego ASF will pick up a car anywhere in the country and do so for free. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes once your car has been sold. For more information, call (619) 847-8755.
Step 5

Support the arts by donating your car to the San Diego Opera. According to the official website of the San Diego Opera, ticket sales cover only 50 percent of production costs for each show. Donations to the San Diego Opera will help pay the remaining 50 percent of costs. Your donations will also go toward paying for theater upkeep and maintenance. Call (888) 996-7372 or email donations@charitableautoresources.com to begin the process of donating your car to the San Diego Opera.

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