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Sunnyvale car donation Benefits Children's Wish & Hospital Charities

Do you have an unwanted vehicle in Sunnyvale, California? Wheels For Wishes is a trusted nonprofit vehicle donation program benefiting children's wish & hospital charities 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.

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 children's wish & hospital charities in the Bay Area
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Your Bay Area vehicle donation benefits children's wish charities & children's hospitals!

Sunnyvale is one of the Bay Area's most vibrant and community-minded cities — and if you have an unwanted vehicle sitting in your driveway or garage, donating it to Wheels For Wishes is one of the easiest and most rewarding things you can do with it. Whether you are ready for something new, want to embrace Sunnyvale's fantastic bike lanes and public transit, or simply want to clear up some space, our friendly team will take care of everything for you.

We Accept More Than Just Cars In Sunnyvale

Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes accepts many types of vehicle donations, and every one of them helps fund the important programs of real kids wish charities and children's hospitals throughout the Bay Area. We gladly accept:

  • Cars
  • RVs
  • Boats
  • Trailers
  • Watercraft
  • Motorcycles
  • Trucks
  • SUVs
  • And much more!

Benefits Of Donating Your Car In Sunnyvale, CA

Your generous donation to Wheels For Wishes supports both children's wish charities and children's hospitals, and benefits you as well. Here is what you can look forward to when you donate:

  • We accept most types of vehicles in most conditions on a case-by-case basis — so there is a good chance we can take yours.
  • No need to worry about selling your car. Posting ads and haggling with buyers is stressful and time-consuming, and with Wheels For Wishes you never have to go through any of that.
  • We come to you and pick up your car completely free of charge — whether it is running or not, from anywhere in the Bay Area.
  • As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Wheels For Wishes provides you with a 100 percent tax-deductible receipt for your donation.
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Car Donation Foundation has donated over $196 million to amazing charities across the U.S. Your donation to Wheels For Wishes funds children's wish charities & children's hospitals.

How To Donate A Car In Sunnyvale, CA

Our friendly car donation program is here to make the process as smooth and easy as possible. Here is how it works:

Step One: Start Your Vehicle Donation

Give us a call at 1-888-689-9474 or fill out our easy online donation form. One of our knowledgeable representatives will set up a convenient pickup time that works best for your schedule. As long as you donate before 11:59 p.m. on the last day of the year, you can claim the tax deduction for this year.

Step Two: Free Pickup Of Your Vehicle Donation

Simply clean out the items you would like to keep before we arrive — that is truly all you need to do. No repairs, no gas, no washing required. We will tow your car from anywhere in the Bay Area, and the maximum proceeds from your donation will go toward supporting real kids charities across California.

Step Three: Receive Your Tax-Deductible Receipt

After your vehicle is picked up, we will mail your tax-deductible receipt directly to you. Hold onto it and use it when you file your taxes to claim your well-deserved deduction.

If you have an unwanted vehicle, we would love to help you put it to good use for children's charities right here in California. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

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:


Sunnyvale donors have helped Car Donation Foundation d/b/a Wheels For Wishes raise over $196 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.

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CDF's mission is to help these benefitting charities fulfill their missions with proceeds from CDF's car donation programs. CDF and all benefitting charities are separate and unaffiliated 501c organizations.
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