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If you have an old car, truck, motorcycle, or any other vehicle, consider donating it to us at Veteran Car Donations through our San Mateo, California car donations program. We assure you your car donation will impact greatly on the lives of many of our former troops, our nation’s heroes who are struggling to make a living here in San Mateo.
What We Do to Help Our Veterans
We at Veteran Car Donations — in partnership with several certified 501(c)3 non-profit organizations such as Eagle’s Watch Foundation, Got Your Back Network, Homes for our Troops, Soldiers’ Angels and Serving Veterans Inc. — are working tirelessly to give our veterans and their families a better future when you donate an old car to charity. They rightfully deserve a better life after the service they performed for our country. Many were active-duty troops deployed in war-torn countries to protect and defend our nation’s security.
Veterans need services the U.S. government alone cannot provide. We raise funds through vehicle donations, on behalf of our partner nonprofits, to sustain and develop charity programs that address our heroes’ needs.
We make sure that the proceeds of every donation from each city exclusively benefit the veterans in that city.
Here are some of the services that will be delivered to veterans in San Mateo County through your car donations:
- Job training and mentoring programs
- Building mortgage free, specially-adapted housing for those who were severely injured in combat
- Mental health services for them and/or their families
- Education scholarships and tutoring support
- Raising public awareness on the difficult issues that our returning troops and veterans face
Benefits of Working with Veteran Car Donations
Choose Veteran Car Donations and experience a hassle-free donation process. You’ll also enjoy plenty of perks when you donate to our San Mateo, California car donations program. Because of your generosity to help our former servicemen and women, it is our pleasure to offer to you these incentives:
- Receive a maximized tax deduction for your contribution
- Have your car towed for free
- Stop paying for your car’s repairs, maintenance, and insurance coverage
- No need to go through the hassles of selling or negotiating
- Declutter your garage or driveway
- Have a joyful feeling, knowing that the car you donated will help our former soldiers readjust to a normal civilian life
Our Quick and Easy Car Donation Process
Making a car donation in San Mateo for vets is incredibly quick and easy, consisting of just three simple steps:
- Get in touch with us.
Call us at 877-594-5822 or fill out our online donation form to get you started. We will need information like the year, make and model of your car, its overall condition, mileage and your contact details.
- Schedule your 100 percent free towing.
We will make an arrangement with a professional towing company in your area to pick up your car at your most convenient time and day. The towing service is totally free and you don’t even have to be there during the pick-up. We’ll give you a donation receipt that will free you from all liabilities on your car, thereby allowing you to cancel and stop paying for your car registration and insurance.
- Receive your tax-deductible receipt.
Wait for your 100-percent tax-deductible sale receipt, which we will mail to you within days after the sale of your car at auction. The receipt will indicate your donated vehicle’s final selling price. This will serve as the basis of your tax deduction claim when you file your itemized federal tax return. If your vehicle sells for less than $500, you are eligible to take a deduction of the fair market value of the vehicle up to $500 without further documentation. If your vehicle was sold for more than $500, you can claim the exact amount as your tax deduction.
The Types of Vehicles We Accept for Donation
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We at Veterans Car Donations accept nearly all types of vehicles for our San Mateo, California car donations. They include:
- Cars, SUVs, vans, motorcycles
- Fleet cars, buses, trucks
- Boats, sailboats, motorboats, personal watercraft
- Special vehicles like snowmobiles, golf carts, riding lawn mowers and farm equipment
- ATVs, RVs, trailers, campers
- Non-commercial airplanes
On a case-by-case basis, we also accept vehicles that are not in running condition, with busted engines or with missing parts. We only require that each vehicle being donated must have a title or proof of ownership. That’s all! If you have questions regarding this or if you have problems with your vehicle’s title, you may call us anytime at 877-594-5822 and our donation specialists will sort things out for you.
Support Your City’s Veterans Now!
Are you ready to donate your car to veterans? If so, then call us at 877-594-5822 and join our San Mateo, California car donations program. Support the poor veterans in your city now!
The Fallen Heroes Memorial in San Mateo stands tall to honor local service members, firefighters, and police who lost their lives serving this country. San Mateo, California residents are fortunate to have easy access to several supportive veterans’ organizations. The Menlo Park VA Medical Center is nearby in Menlo Park at 795 Willow Rd. The Palo Alto VA Medical Center is also a short drive away at 3801 Miranda Ave. in Palo Alto.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can donating to Veteran Car Donations make your life easier?
When you donate your automobile, you’re giving directly to veterans in need. You’re also improving your own mental health. At no cost to you, we’ll come remove that old junk car that’s been in your driveway for years. We’ll help you reduce clutter and eliminate the expenses of owning a vehicle you no longer use. You’ll also feel the mood boost, empowerment, and fulfillment that accompanies making a charity auto donation.
Will veterans find relief if I donate my car for charity?
Take part in our automobile donation program, and you’ll help veterans receive essential services and solutions. You’ll take some stress off their shoulders, so they can focus on improving their overall well-being. If your vehicle is functioning well, it may become a reliable source of transportation for veterans, taking them to job interviews, medical appointments, and more.
We may also sell your old vehicle and use the earnings to help veterans with their financial needs. Your philanthropy serves as a meaningful way to support and say “thank you” to individuals who served in the U.S. military.
What types of cars do we accept?
Veteran Car Donations accepts nearly all types of vehicles from all companies. We encourage you to donate a truck, car, RV, boat, motorcycle, or specialty vehicle. The best type of vehicle to donate is one that’s clean and reliable. Charitable organizations can immediately use or sell these vehicles for a significant amount of money.
We understand you may want to donate a used automobile that no longer runs. We typically accept those too. Vehicle donation processing is not possible for severely damaged cars with little remaining value.
We serve the entire region, including nearby Berkeley, Oakland, Palo Alto, San Francisco, San Jose, and more.
Veteran Car Donations operates in all 50 states.
Last Updated: June 19th, 2024