Here are some frequently asked questions.

If you don't find an answer here, please call one of our friendly operators toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 seven days a week and they will help with any questions you may have.

1. What donations can I make?
You can donate most vehicles and vessels such as cars, trucks, boats, trailers, and RV's. Just call one of our friendly operators toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 seven days a week and they will help with any questions you may have.

2. Who will benefit from my donation?
Your tax deductible donation will go a long way in continuing to support MADD's life saving work. With your help, Mothers Against Drunk Driving are able to make our streets and highways safer. Your donation helps to keep victim assistance and education programs funded, preventing the 1/3 of all US traffic fatalities involving alcohol right now from continuing to rise.

3. Will there be any cost to me?
There are absolutely no costs for you. Just fill out the online form on the right or call one of our friendly operators toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 seven days a week and they will help with any questions you may have.

4. What condition does my car have to be in to donate it?
We accept most vehicles running or not (exceptions include fire damaged or stripped vehicles). To find out for sure, please complete and submit our online donation form.

5. What documents do I need to donate my car?
We would like the title/pink slip to the vehicle, but it is possible to donate without them. Just call one of our friendly operators toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 seven days a week and they will guide you through the easy donation process.

6. What if I don't have my title/pink slip?
It is possible to donate without the title/pink slip. Please call one of our friendly operators toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 seven days a week and they will help you.

7. What areas do you service?
We take donations anywhere in California and we will come to your home or office. Pick up is free. We have friendly operators standing by 7 days a week

• 7 am to 8pm Mon through Fri
• 9am to 6pm Sat and Sun.

Just give us a call toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 and they will help with any questions you may have.
 
8. Can you explain the procedure for picking up my donated car?
Once you have called us or filled out our online form, you will be contacted by one of our representatives who will arrange to have your vehicle towed away by a professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing company. You will be give a receipt which is a release of liability and shows the IRS that you are authorized for a charitable deduction. Got questions? Just call one of our friendly operators toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 seven days a week and they will help answer your questions.

9. How long will it take for you to pick up my car?
Once you have contacted us, you will be contacted by one of our representatives who will arrange to have your vehicle towed away at your convenience by a professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing company. Just call one of our friendly operators toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 seven days a week and they will help with any questions you may have.

10. Do I have any liability issues to worry about?
When your vehicle is picked up by our certified towing company, You will be given a receipt that releases you from future liability for you donated vehicle. Just call one of our friendly operators toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 seven days a week and they will help with any questions you may have.

11. Is my donation tax deductible?
Yes, your vehicle or vessel donation goes to MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving), a bona fide charitable organizations classified with the IRS as non-profit charitable organizations. However, individual tax situations vary so please check with a tax professional to determine what if any tax benefit you may receive from a tax deductible donation. Just call one of our friendly operators toll-free at 1-888-489 3662 seven days a week and they will help with any questions you may have.

12. How do I figure out the IRS requirements for a charitable donation?
The IRS provides a Donor's Guide to Car Donations which sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to determine the value of your donated property. Here are some useful links:

• Publication 526, Charitable Contributions (PDF)
• Publication 561, Determining The Value of Donated Property (PDF)
• Publication 4303, A Donor’s Guide to Car Donations (PDF)
• Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions (PDF)
• Instructions for Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions (PDF)

If you still have questions, please call one of our friendly MADD Operators toll-free at 1-888-588 3662 seven days a week and they will help answer your questions.

13. How do I estimate the value of the donation for my car?
Online assistance with vehicle values can be found at:

• Kelly Blue Book
• Intellichoice
• Nada Guides
• Manheim Gold

14. How do I contact you to schedule a pick-up?
Fill out our online donation form, or call one of our friendly MADD Operators toll-free at 1-888-588 3662 seven days a week and we will guide you through the donation process.

15. What type of donation does MADD accept?

We gladly accept your donation for the following:

Auto Donation Van Donation SUV Donation Truck Donation Boat Donation Jet Ski Donation Snowmobile Donation

Trailer Donation Motorcycle Donation Moterhome Donation RV Donation Forklift Donation Tractor Donation Heavy Equipment Donation