From San Diego to the Bay Area and the Central Valley, Salute Veterans Inc. accepts any titled vehicle from California residents — running or not — with free statewide pickup.
California has the largest veteran population on the West Coast — approximately 1.3 million veterans — and is home to some of the country's most significant military installations. Camp Pendleton stretches across more than 125,000 acres of San Diego County coastline, while Naval Base San Diego is the largest surface ship base of the U.S. Navy. Inland, the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms and Edwards Air Force Base anchor major training and flight test operations, with Sacramento serving as the state capital.
Free vehicle pickup is available throughout California — from San Diego up the coast through Los Angeles and the Inland Empire, across the Central Valley to Sacramento, and into the Bay Area and the North Coast. VeteransDonations.org operates as a one-stop umbrella for any titled vehicle: cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs, jet skis, and personal watercraft. From beach cities to mountain towns, one call handles the logistics regardless of vehicle type or location.
California title transfers run through the DMV. After we tow your vehicle, you'll file a Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (Form REG 138) within five days — California allows this filing online through the DMV's portal, and it's what removes you from any liability for the vehicle going forward. The donation is tax-deductible to Salute Veterans Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. To get started, call 1-888-324-2772 or submit the donation form on this page.
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California's scale means everything comes through: hot rods, muscle cars, and vintage imports from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and the Central Coast; boats from every marina between San Diego and Eureka; RVs and motorhomes from snowbird communities and full-time travelers; tractors and farm equipment from the Central Valley's agricultural operations; motorcycles from riders across the state; and semi-trucks from freight corridors up and down I-5 and I-80. Aircraft and light planes come in from the general aviation fleet. Every donation is tax-deductible to Salute Veterans Inc., a 501(c)(3), with free pickup statewide.
We accept more than cars. Choose a vehicle type below to learn more and start your donation.
Your contribution helps keep VeteransDirectory.org — the most comprehensive free resource directory for transitioning veterans, their families, and caregivers — running and growing. We accept credit card, crypto, DAF grants, stock, and more. Every dollar supports Salute Veterans Inc., a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit (Tax ID: 84-2016237).
Tax-deductible · Salute Veterans Inc. 501(c)(3) · Tax ID: 84-2016237