Here, you’ll find out how easy it is to turn your unwanted car into real help for veterans in Stockton and across California. When you donate through Veteran Car Donations, your vehicle supports programs that give veterans and their families the care and opportunities they deserve. As you read on, you’ll learn how our quick donation process works, the perks you’ll enjoy, and how your gift can change lives. With free towing, no paperwork, and great tax benefits, donating your car is a simple way to change lives.
Did you know your old, unreliable car can still make a real difference? If you donate it to Veteran Car Donations through our Stockton, California car donations program, you’ll help improve the lives of veterans in need right in your community.
We’ll auction off your donated vehicle and use the money to support our veteran-focused charity partners. These IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations provide veterans with various vital services. They include medical care, mental health support, scholarships, housing, counseling, education scholarships, and much more.
If you want to support vets who served in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, now’s the time. To lend a helping hand, you can give back through our Stockton, California car donations program. When you donate your car to charity, you can help veterans find employment opportunities, earn college degrees, or even secure permanent housing.
How Does the Car Donation Process Work?
We know your time is valuable. That’s why we make it easy to work with us. To thank you for choosing Veteran Car Donations as your charity partner, we’ve created a no-stress donation process.
Not a fan of paperwork? Don’t have time to look for a local towing company? Don’t worry. We’ve got everything taken care of!
Here’s how our Stockton, California car donations program works:
1. Contact us.
Once you’re ready to donate your vehicle, call us at 877-594-5822 or fill out our donation form at the top of this page. Be sure to provide specific details about your vehicle.
2. Schedule your vehicle removal.
After reviewing your form, we’ll contact you the same day to help you schedule a free pickup at a time and place that works for you. We’ll then send a licensed tow truck to your vehicle’s location.
3. Receive your tax-deductible receipt.
Once we’ve received your donated vehicle, we’ll auction it off through one of our trusted partners. We work to get the highest possible sale price so you can enjoy the biggest tax deduction available. Within a few days of the sale, you’ll receive your 100% tax-deductible receipt, which you can use when filing your itemized federal income tax return..
If you want to know more about how vehicle donations work, feel free to visit our FAQs page. If you have any questions, call us at 877-594-5822 or send us a message online.
What Perks Can I Expect as a Donor?
A top tax deduction is a great reward on its own, but it’s not the only perk associated with working with Veteran Car Donations. You’ll also enjoy other benefits that make your act of kindness even more worthwhile. True enough, good things happen to good people!
By taking part in our Stockton, California car donations program, you will receive these other great perks:
- Get rid of your clunker at no cost to you.
Thanks to our free pickup and towing services, you get to dispose of your junk without having to spend a single dime. To make it even better, you’ll be the one to decide on the schedule of your vehicle’s removal. - Skip the headaches of paperwork.
We don’t want to see you going through the trouble of filing and processing papers. Allow us to do them for you instead! - Avoid the hassles of selling an old car yourself.
Save yourself the trouble of advertising the sale of a second-hand vehicle. More importantly, think about the cash you’ll have to spend repairing and refurbishing your car before it becomes sellable. - Free yourself from the burden of paying for your car’s costly fees.
Car owners are very much aware of how expensive it is to maintain a vehicle, especially if it’s an old one. When you get your hands off it, you can finally save loads of cash! - Free up space in your garage.
Tired of seeing a messy and disorganized garage? Well, that wouldn’t be a problem once your clunker is no longer there. - Feel satisfied.
Knowing that your car donation will help uplift the lives of our veterans and their families will certainly make you feel good and proud of yourself.
What Can I Donate to Veteran Car Donations?
At Veteran Car Donations, we accept vehicles regardless of their age, mileage, or condition. We can even take cars with mechanical issues, electrical problems, or damaged parts.
Unlike other programs, we don’t just take cars. Our Stockton, California program welcomes nearly any vehicle, from motorcycles and RVs to boats, trucks, and even aircraft. Whatever you have, chances are we can take it and put it to good use for our veterans. Check out the list below to see which types of vehicles you can donate:
- Cars: sedans, luxury cars, coupes, convertibles, hybrids, sports cars, wagons, hatchbacks
- Vans: family minivans, camper vans, cargo vans, passenger vans
- SUVs: compact, midsize, full-size or crossover versions
- Motorcycles: touring bikes, cruisers, scooters, off-road bikes, mopeds, sports bikes, choppers
- Trucks: box trucks, pickup trucks, extended cab pickups, panel trucks, refrigerator trucks, tank trucks
- Specialized vehicles: riding lawnmowers, motorized wheelchairs
- Fleet vehicles: SUVs, pickups, trucks, buses, cars, passenger vans, cargo vans, limousines, ambulances, taxicabs
- Recreational vehicles: campers, travel trailers, motorhomes, pop-up trailers, snowmobiles, Jet Skis, ATVs
- Work-related vehicles: construction vehicles, tractors and farm equipment, buses, large trucks, landscaping vehicles
- Boats: fishing boats, sailboats, tugboats, speedboats, houseboats, cruise ships, catamarans, pontoon boats, yachts
- Aircraft: noncommercial planes, helicopters
Beyond Donating, How Else Can I Help Local Veterans?
If you want to do more to support veterans in your community, reach out to local organizations that serve them directly. The Richard A. Pittman VA Clinic, located at 7777 Freedom Road in nearby French Camp, provides medical and mental health services to veterans and may have volunteer opportunities available. You can also contact the San Joaquin County Veteran Service Office at 6221 West Lane in Stockton to learn how you can help local veterans access benefits and support. Visit each organization’s website to explore current volunteer options and ways to get involved.
How Can I Touch the Hearts of Our Heroes?
Let’s show our heroes that they’re not forgotten. Touch their hearts by taking part in our Stockton, California car donations program. Call us at 877-594-5822 or fill out our online donation form to get started now! We serve the entire state of California, including nearby cities like Fremont and Sacramento.
Last Updated: October 15th, 2025