Kars4Kids Car Donation Reviews 

7,365
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Evaluating 421 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently mention that the staff is exceptionally friendly, professional, and patient, making every single step of the vehicle donation process completely smooth and stress-free. Consumers also deeply appreciate the prompt pickup times, efficient towing arrangements, and constant communication maintained by the team throughout the entire procedure. Conversely, a small portion of people felt dissatisfied with communication gaps, noting specific instances of prolonged processing times and delayed responses from support agents. Some reviewers experienced difficulties reaching a live representative to schedule pickups and expressed frustration regarding promotional offers and unclear vehicle valuations.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After being jerked around by a couple of companies who claim to pay for cars, I “gave up” & called Kars4Kids. Best move ever! The person I spoke with was kind, efficient, and professional. Within hour... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Completely seamless. Great communication from start to finish. Pick up driver was professional and very comfortable with conversation. This was the end of an era for us as this was the last of the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My 2013 Honda accord was dead in the water outside my mom’s house. I marked it for pickup while I was at work (mom drives a much newer accord in the same color) and we had no issues. The pick up drive... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sadly my baby sister passed away unexpectedly in the state of GA, I reside in Cincinnati so, I phoned Kars4Kids about the vehicle to be donated bc that is what my sister would have wanted as well for... See more


Company details

  1. Non-profit organisation
  2. Charity
  3. Towing service

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Kars4Kids is a nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization that has perfected the car donation process to make it simple and easy for donors. With over 500,000 happy donors, Kars4Kids can take your car off your hands fast while giving you a tax-deductible receipt, vacation voucher, and the warm feeling of helping children.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My Positive Experience with Kars4Kids

I would like to express my appreciation in Kars4Kids patience in making the donation happen. I contacted Kars4kids before Christmas, 2025, but a series of health issues prevented me from driving the vehicle to the mainland.
I must apologize to the previous agents from Kars4Kids and the towing company from Richmond who did their best to assist me, and were somehow bypast when I last contacted Kars4Kids.
Finally, when I arrived in Ladner from Mayne Island the tow truck driver, who was very personable, was there waiting for me. I couldn't ask for better service..
Yours,
Lorne Yeudall

4 March 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Everything was completely handled by K4k.

Everything was completely handled by K4K. I simply provided my RV details and they did the rest. It took awhile to sell due to age of our vehicle, but they were tenacious and found a buyer. Buyer contacted us and arranged to pick up the RV. Easy.

6 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Quick and easy

It was so easy to do. I called and talked to a representative named Aeriana who got the information on my car and said she would contact the towing company. The towing company contacted me to set a time for pickup. They showed up on time, was very friendly and loaded up my car. Kars4Kids was in contact with me the whole way, Hardest part was finding my car title to sign it over.

4 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

According to Charity Watch

According to Charity Watch, Kars 4 kids is a Scam 501, which has faced significant criticism and multiple state-level fines for misleading donors about where the money goes. The organization, based in Lakewood, New Jersey, funnels nearly all of its program funds to a sister charity, Oorah, which primarily supports Orthodox Jewish children and families in New York and New Jersey.
95% of cash raised through the car-donation program is funneled to a Lakewood-based charity that uses a portion of the funds to promote Jewish theology among both children and adults.
Shame on trust pilot for giving this scam 501 5 Stars. Makes me wonder who owns trust Pilot. I'll have to investigate.
Asbury Press reported on March 4, 2026 that A recent federal lawsuit claims the KarsKids ads are deceptive and accuses the charity of mail and wire fraud, and racketeering. The complaint describes the non-profit's approach as “a scheme to deceive unwitting donors into donating their vehicles for undisclosed and misrepresented purposes.” It also calls it “fraudulent conduct.”

4 March 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The simplicity of the process

I couldn't believe how simple and streamlined the donation process was. A short conversation with a representative, a text to them with the VIN and then a prompt pickup the next day by a very polite individual.

26 February 2026
Unprompted review

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