There are many questions when donation a car for the first time. We make the entire process simple for you while making sure the charity organization benefits the most from your vehicle donation. You may read the answers to the most commonly asked questions about the car donation process, or feel free to call our vehicle donation specialists anytime at 888-250-4490.

Q.  How do I donate my car?
A.   Contrary to what some may believe, the car donation process is very simple. This is especially true with Riteway Charity Services handling your car donation. Simply fill out on our online application (or call us at 888-250-4490). You may also designate a charity that you wish to benefit from your vehicle donation. From there, we schedule a free pick-up (usually within 24 hours) and handle all the paperwork.

Q. How does the tax deduction work?
A. Since the tax deduction varies based on the value of the vehicle, we would like to refer you to IRS Publication 4303 .  It will fully explain the tax benefits for your vehicle donation.

Q.  If I donate my car, who will benefit? How do I choose a charity to benefit from my car donation?
A. Your car donation will go to benefit the charity or non-profit organization of your choice, or, you may choose one of the many local or national charities we have listed on our "Supported Charities" page.

Q. How much can I write off?
A. Tthe IRS Code pertaining to the taxpayer requirements for a vehicle donation deduction are as follows:

     . Claiming a deduction for $250.00 or more - a written acknowledgement of the donation from a charitable organization is required.

     . Claiming a deduction exceeding $500.00 - the maximum deduction the taxpayer will be allowed under Code Sec. 170 (a) may not exceed gross proceeds received by the donee organization from the sale of that qualified vehicle.  Therefore a written acknowledgement from the organization must include the sale price of the vehicle.

Q.  How much is my car worth?
A.   Visit Kelley Blue Book or NADA Guides to get a general idea of what your car may be worth. Please bear in mind that this is only used as a general guideline and does not indicate the kind of tax deduction you will receive.

Q. I'm concerned that very little of my donated cars proceeds will end up in the hands of the selected charity, how can you assure me that's not the case with Riteway Charity Services?
A. Publicly available documentation with the California State Attorneys Generals Office shows that Riteway Charity Services consistently gives back a higher return than any other charity vehicle fundrasier. You can read for yourself here: (see table 3) Commercial Fundraiser Supplemental Report for Thrift Stores and Vehicle Donations - Year Ending 2005.

Q.  I live in Los Angeles.  Can you pick up my car?
A. Yes, we serve the entire Southern California region.

Q.  I seemed to have lost the paperwork for my car and the registration has long since expired, what do I need to do?
A. Riteway Charity Services IS the Car Donation Specialist. Simply call us at (888)250-4490. We will help with all paperwork issues, whether the paperwork is incomplete or missing. Expired registration is not a problem either.

Q.  How can I schedule a time to have my car picked up?
A. Fill out the Online Application Form or call us directly at (888)250-4490 to schedule a Free pick-up for your donation vehicle.

Q.  My car hasn't run in years. Can I still donate it?
A. Yes, we are able to accept vehicles whether they run or not. However, the condition of your vehicle may affect the value of your donation.

Q.  Is there anything else I should know about the car donation process?
A. IRS Publication 4303 - "A Donor's Guide to CAR DONATIONS" is a must read before you give your car to a charitable organization. Use this guide to check out the charity, see if you will get a tax benefit for your donated vehicle, see how to check the value of your vehicle and learn what your responsibilities are as a donor to a charity.

Q.  Anything I should know about Riteway Charity Services before I donate my car through you?
A. Whatever it is you want to know about us, we will tell you. We are as open and honest as possible. Our location here in Sun Valley is our only location, and our doors are always open to the public and all the charities whom we receive donations for. We handle the entire car donation process from here. Our car donation specialists take your donation requests over the phone here or through the internet. We sell the vehicles here either through our live auction, eBay auctions, or public sales. We feel we are the best car donation fundraiser in California. We are certainly one of the largest and oldest, and have the experience to ensure a smooth donation with maximum proceeds going to the charities. Please feel free to call us to ask any question you like.

To donate your car now , START HERE by filling out the Online Application Form or

Call (888)250-4490 for more information.