The Redondo Beach Car Donation Experts 

Cars2Charities is a family and female owned vehicle donation program. We are registered with the appropriate business and governmental entities to operate in all 50 states with both local and national based charities. 

We help donors by making car donations safe, easy, and ideal by offering them the chance to maximize their tax deductions. We also help charities by facilitating a lucrative source of supplementary and additional income to support their worthy causes. We want to help as many individuals, families, animals, veterans, and communities as we possibly can, by using our 50 collective years of knowledge about car donations. 

Cars2Charities differs from other car donation programs because we have live donation experts available by phone to answer all your questions, and to walk you through the entire process. Additionally, we assess each donation to determine if and how we can improve the vehicle before converting it to a monetary donation for charity.

We've Loved Cars for Over 35 Years! Caring for cars is our core business and we're pretty good at it. In fact, when it comes to examining and fixing cars up for resale, we've become quite the experts. How many other charity car programs have their own technicians? How many others have a comprehensive guideline to determine the best way to improve your car's value? Just us, it seems! Our vehicle donation program is unique because we maximize your donation by making necessary alterations to the vehicle. In doing so, the car’s value usually goes up about 25-50% as a result of the changes. 

In addition to effectively handling car donations within the USA, it is our mission to spread love, kindness, and generosity to others.

When is it Time to Donate My Car?

There are several seasons of life that are especially apt -- times when giving your car to charity makes special sense. For example, when you no longer need an extra car. Maybe you're down-sizing to fewer cars - or upgrading to a newer one and the trade-in doesn't make sense. Maybe you're helping a loved one who can no longer drive. Or maybe you've just decided to use UBER all the time. Here are some other reasons people donate vehicles to charity in Redondo Beach:

You Simply Don't Have the Time. Donating your car in Redondo is a great way to avoid the hassle of selling it. For one, it's a lot less paperwork. Of course, if you put the time and energy into it, you could get some cash back. But if your car's not worth much, your time may be more valuable. When you donate your car, you sit back and let us take care of all the annoying details. We've processed vehicles thousands of times. We know how to make it most beneficial, and we handle all the paperwork -- including the tax documents you'll need for the IRS in order to get your charity car tax deduction.

Your Car Needs Help. Fixing up cars is kind of what makes us special. So if the cost of repairing your car is starting to add up to more than it's worth, donating makes a lot of sense. Our in-house car technicians give donated vehicles the tender love and care they require to sell to retail buyers who for whatever reason want a vehicle like yours. Typically, we increase the value of donated cars by 25%-50%. A lucky buyer gets an affordable set of wheels and your charity gets more cash. Since you can deduct the full value of what your vehicle actually sells for on your tax return, you make out pretty well too!

Your Garage or Yard has Become a Parking Lot. Space is so tight in Redondo. If your vehicle's been sitting for the last six months, it may be time to consider moving it. After all, it can become a liability: you may be fined, your neighbors may start complaining - and assuming your garage is full and the driveway space is at a premium, who wants to deal with the street cleaning schedule?! Whether it's an RV, camper, truck, car, golf cart, motorcycle, van or even a commercial bus, we come to you and pick it up for free.

The Trade-in Value is too Low. Sometimes it actually makes more financial sense to donate your car than trade it in. Retail car lots like CarMax typically offer a fraction of the as-is value. After all, they're just going to fix it up and resell it for a profit for themselves. Cars2Charities fixes your car up, too. The difference is you benefit from the enhanced value during tax time. So, when you donate a car to charity, you're contributing to a worthy cause that YOU pick, AND you're increasing the amount on your tax deduction.  

How to Donate a Car in Redondo Beach

With more than 30 years of experience, Cars2Charities has the expertise in making vehicle donations easier than ever. Cars2Charities is designed to provide donors with a simple, fast, and secure way to donate their vehicles in Redondo Beach.

In most cases, we accept all makes, models, and types of vehicles. While car and truck donations are our most popular type of donations, we also accept motorcycles, golf carts, and motorhomes.

Step 1: Preparing for the Process

You’ll start the process of donating your car in Redondo Beach by collecting the vehicle's cleared Certificate of Title and Registration.

If you have misplaced your title or registration, don’t worry! We can help. Please find your vehicle's identification number (VIN) and together we can determine which supplementary paperwork you will need to complete at the time of pick up. 

As this time you will also want to decide which charity you want your proceeds to go to. To begin, take a look at our "Causes" tab. We organized our charities based on their mission. 

If you have a soft spot for our furry friends, the animal rescue of your choice would greatly benefit from your donation. Perhaps you'd rather have your donation benefit people in need. These charities range from homeless shelters to medical research. . Perhaps your passionate about supporting our veterans with a donation. 

Now, if deciding on just one charity is too hard, we can help. You can just say, “Cars2Charities, you choose for me." Simply let us know.

Step 2: Scheduling Your Pickup 

Give us a call at (855) 520-2100, or complete an online donation request. Our friendly donation coordinators will gather your vehicles information, and together, we will decide the most convenient time, date, and location for the pickup. Then we will send you an email that gives you step by step instructions to prepare you for the pick-up.

Before arriving, our tow truck driver will call you one hour before to give you time to collect paperwork and prepare the vehicle for towing. At the time of the pick-up, make sure your title is signed and clear of any lien holdings. You will hand over the title and registration to the tow truck driver. 

Step 3: Maximizing the Donation

We take the reins at this point to maximize the donation for both our donors and charities. We do this by assessing the vehicle and adding value to increase the selling price of the car. It’s a situation many people dream about – a successful way to support a cause you care about without the work involved. 

Benefits of Donating to Charity

By donating, you can share your passion for change and draw attention to what you consider important. In return, you receive a maximized ax deduction, and the comfort of knowing your donation sparked change and amelioration.

Charities are not the only ones who benefit. By donating a car in Redondo Beach, you’re part of a win/win proposition since vehicle donations to charity are considered by the Internal Revenue Service and the State to be COMPLETELY TAX DEDUCTIBLE. 

Our value-enhancing services allow you to deduct the full sale price off your vehicle as a charity donation. We operate with full transparency between donor and charity by making sure everyone has a copy of the IRS regulated paperwork — including the IRS Form 1098-C which you will receive within 30 days after the sale of your car.

Both you and the charity will receive IRS Form 1098-C within 30-50 days of the sale of your vehicle, making the transaction transparent to all parties. Plus, we do all the work. There’s no standing in lines at the DMV or dealing with the paperwork to transfer the title. 

Need some more info? The IRS guidelines for tax deductions is a great resource. You can also learn more about our vehicle donation program by watching our videos, which focus on frequently asked questions that we've grouped by topic.