Oakland Car Donation Benefits Children's Wish & Hospital Charities

Do you have an unwanted vehicle in Oakland, California? Wheels For Wishes is a trusted nonprofit vehicle donation program benefiting Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's right here in the Bay Area. We make it completely free and easy to donate — and our friendly team handles everything for you.

Ready to donate? Call 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our online donation form below to get started today.

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Contact

• Start
• Name
• Phone
• Address
• Receipt
• Vehicle
• Comments

Let's get started! What type of vehicle would you like to donate?

I'd like to donate a (click one)

Car

Cycle

Boat

RV

Other

These donations are accepted on a case-by-case basis. Pictures and proof of ownership may be required.

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What is your name?

First Name

Last Name

Is this donation in the name of a business or trust?

Yes

No

Business Name

Disclaimer: The charity reserves the right to sell a donated vehicle with logo or wrap unless otherwise prearranged and approved to cover additional costs. We strongly urge all donors to remove logos and wraps before vehicles are donated.

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How can we contact you?

Best Phone Number

Our processing partner will call this number to schedule pickup

If needed, may we send text messages using the number above?

Yes

No

Email

Optional, but greatly helps us to communicate with you.

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Please tell us about your pick-up location.

Pickup Address

Pickup Address Line 2

Pickup State

- Select -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Pickup Zip Code

Pickup City

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Tell us where to mail your receipt.

Do you need your receipt to be mailed to a different address than the pickup address?

No

Yes

Mailing Address

Mailing Address Line 2

Mailing State

- Select -AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming

Mailing Zip Code

Mailing City

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Please tell us more about your vehicle.

Year

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Make

Make

Model

Model

Year

Make

Model

Vehicle Year, Make, Model?

Color

- Select Closest Match -BeigeBlackBlueBronzeBrownBurgundyChampagneCharcoalCreamGoldGrayGreenMaroonOrangePewterPinkPurpleRedSilverTanTealTurquoiseUnknown ColorWhiteYellow

Mileage

Accurate mileage is best, but an estimate is fine

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Complete your donation.

Do you have title?

- Select -YesNo

Having a title increases the sale value and may be required in some states

VIN Number

Required before pickup of most automobiles

I'd like my donation to benefit

- Select -A participating charity near meAlabama - Make-A-Wish® AlabamaAlaska - Children's wish & hospital charitiesArizona - Make-A-Wish® ArizonaArkansas - Make-A-Wish® Mid-SouthCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® Greater Bay AreaCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® Greater Los AngelesCalifornia - Children's wish & hospital charitiesCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® Orange County & the Inland EmpireCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® San DiegoCalifornia - Make-A-Wish® Central Coast and Southern Central ValleyColorado - Make-A-Wish® ColoradoConnecticut - Children's wish & hospital charitiesDelaware - Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna ValleyD.C. Area - Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic in the greater Washington D.C. areaFlorida - Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern FloridaFlorida - Make-A-Wish® Southern FloridaGeorgia - Make-A-Wish® GeorgiaHawaii - Make-A-Wish® HawaiiIdaho - Make-A-Wish® IdahoIllinois - Make-A-Wish® IllinoisIndiana - Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky, & IndianaIowa - Make-A-Wish® IowaKansas - Make-A-Wish® Missouri and KansasKentucky - Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky, & IndianaLouisiana - Make-A-Wish® Texas Gulf Coast & LouisianaMaryland - Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic in the greater Washington D.C. areaMassachusetts - Children's wish & hospital charitiesMichigan - Make-A-Wish® MichiganMinnesota - Make-A-Wish® MinnesotaMississippi - Make-A-Wish® Mid-SouthMissouri - Make-A-Wish® Missouri and KansasMontana - Make-A-Wish® South Dakota & MontanaNevada - Make-A-Wish® NevadaNew Hampshire - Make-A-Wish® New HampshireNew Jersey - Children's wish & hospital charitiesNew Mexico - Make-A-Wish® New MexicoNew York - Make-A-Wish® Central New YorkNew York - Children's wish & hospital charitiesNew York - Make-A-Wish® Metro New YorkNew York - Make-A-Wish® Vermont & Northeast New YorkNew York - Make-A-Wish® Suffolk CountyNew York - Make-A-Wish® Western New YorkNorth Carolina - Make-A-Wish® Central and Western North CarolinaNorth Carolina - Make-A-Wish® Eastern North CarolinaNorth Dakota - Make-A-Wish® North DakotaOhio - Make-A-Wish® Ohio, Kentucky, & IndianaOregon - Make-A-Wish® OregonPennsylvania - Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West VirginiaPennsylvania - Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna ValleyRhode Island - Children's wish & hospital charitiesSouth Carolina - Make-A-Wish® South CarolinaSouth Dakota - Make-A-Wish® South DakotaTennessee - Make-A-Wish® Mid-SouthTennessee - Make-A-Wish® East TennesseeTennessee - Make-A-Wish® Middle Tennessee in the greater Nashville areaTexas - Make-A-Wish® Central and South TexasTexas - Make-A-Wish® North TexasTexas - Make-A-Wish® Texas Gulf Coast & LouisianaUtah - Make-A-Wish® UtahVermont - Make-A-Wish® Vermont & Northeast New YorkVirginia - Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic in the greater Washington D.C. areaVirginia - Children's wish & hospital charitiesWashington - Children's wish & hospital charitiesWashington - Make-A-Wish® Oregon (and Clark County, Washington)West Virginia - Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West VirginiaWisconsin - Make-A-Wish® WisconsinWyoming - Make-A-Wish® Wyoming

Does it run and drive? Are there any mechanical issues? Other comments or concerns?

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Complete Donation

Here's what you get when you donate:

• Most vehicles accepted — running or not, on a case-by-case basis
• Free towing — we come to you, anywhere in the Bay Area
• Great tax deduction — we are a fully registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Convenient donation process — our team is here to guide you through every step and answer any questions you have
• Real impact — proceeds benefit Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's in the Bay Area

We are a nonprofit car donation program serving Oakland and all of California. All we need is your unwanted car, whether it runs or not, and we will take care of everything else with care and professionalism.

Our charity vehicle donation program helps turn cars, trucks, motorcycles, SUVs, recreational vehicles, and even boats into funding for real kids charities in the Oakland area and all over California.

Wheels For Wishes Car Donation Benefits You Too

When you donate your vehicle, our team works hard to maximize the auction sale price — which determines both your tax deduction and the proceeds that support real kids charities. Here's what Oakland donors receive:

• Free pickup and towing anywhere in the Bay Area — no cost to you, wherever your vehicle is located.
• Professional service with a simple, easy donation process.
• A great tax deduction for your charity vehicle donation — we are a fully registered IRS 501(c)(3) nonprofit.
• Most vehicles accepted in most conditions on a case-by-case basis, running or not.

Your old car may just be taking up space in the driveway. To a child in need, it can mean so much more.

Making A Real Difference In Oakland

Oakland has always been a community that shows up for its own. When you donate a vehicle to Wheels For Wishes, you're doing exactly that — putting your unwanted vehicle to work for children's charities right here in the Bay Area.

Since 2010, Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes has donated over $192 million for charities across the country. Every vehicle matters, and Oakland donors have been a meaningful part of that story.

How To Donate Your Car In Oakland, CA

Three steps. That's all it takes to benefit children's charities in Oakland, California.

Step One: Contact Us

Call 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our convenient online donation form. Our representatives are available any time to answer questions and get things started.

Step Two: Free Vehicle Pickup

We'll reach out within 24 hours of the next business day to schedule your free pickup — no cost to you, wherever you are in the Bay Area.

Step Three: Receive Your Tax-Deductible Receipt

Your tax-deductible receipt arrives in the mail after your vehicle donation process is complete. Save it for tax time. Done.

Free Towing Throughout The Bay Area

We pick up vehicles anywhere in the Bay Area at no cost to you. Here are some of the nearby communities we serve:

• Santa Rosa
• Mountain View
• Santa Clara
• Daly City
• Fairfield
• San Jose
• Fremont
• Sunnyvale
• Hayward
• San Francisco

Oakland donors have helped Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes raise over $192 million for charities across the country since 2010, and we are so thankful for the generosity that Bay Area communities continue to show year after year.