Your donated vehicle supports families in our community.

Your vehicle donation is yet one more way that you can support Habitat for Humanity’s work in San Diego. All net proceeds from the sale of your donation vehicle go directly towards our work right here in the community.

The process is simple and convenient. We’ll pick up your vehicle, even if it doesn’t run. Towing is free, and we’ll arrange a time to pick up your car that works with your schedule!

It’s quick and easy to donate, and it may be tax-deductible. Learn more about claiming a deduction.

Every donation makes a difference, and the families that partner with us are extremely grateful for your generosity.

We accept most vehicles, including:

  • cars
  • trucks

  • vans

  • motorcycles
  • recreational vehicles

  • boats

  • airplanes

  • snowmobiles
  • farm and construction equipment

Awarded best vehicle donation program 3 years in a row!

How to donate your vehicle

1. Call or go online

Start your donation online by navigating to our donation wizard, or call our hotline: 1-877-277-4344.

2. Provide your vehicle details and contact information

Our team will ask about your vehicle, including the make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN) and current mileage.

3. Schedule your free pickup

When your vehicle is accepted, schedule a day and time for us to pick it that’s convenient for you.

4. Receive your tax receipt

 

Your generosity builds homes.

San Diego Habitat’s Cars for Homes program success to date:

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When you donate to Habitat for Humanity’s Cars for Homes program, you help people in our community build stable homes and stronger futures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Need more help?

Please email us at carsforhomes@habitat.org or call (877) 277-4344.

We accept almost all vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, boats, snowmobiles, airplanes, farm equipment, and construction equipment.

If you want to donate your car or truck, please go to our donation wizard to get started. If you want to donate any other type of vehicle, please call us at (877) 277-4344.

Absolutely! Your vehicle does not need to be running in order to donate it. But, it does need to have all tires inflated so we can tow it away.

All submissions are subject to evaluation. Due to donation location and condition, some vehicles may not be accepted.

The State of California will require a Certificate of Title in order to donate your car. If you cannot locate, or have lost the Certificate of Title, our processing center can help you obtain the proper documentation.

Our partners at Advanced Remarketing Services, who process all Habitat vehicle donations, return a higher percentage than any other vehicle processing entity. On average, about 80% of the gross revenue generated from vehicle sales comes to Habitat for Humanity.

About half of donated vehicles are sold to licensed dealers through wholesale auctions, giving them a second chance as transportation. The other half goes to auto salvage yards, where usable parts—like batteries, tires, and fluids—are carefully removed. What’s left is crushed, shredded, and recycled into new steel.

Donated vehicles are not given or sold to the general public; to protect donors and Habitat affiliates, they are sold only to licensed, bonded and insured wholesale dealers. Funding from the sale of each vehicle donation supports Habitat’s local programs in your community—helping families build strength and stability through affordable housing.

After your vehicle is sold, we’ll send you a letter with the sale details for your records.