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Cars for Courage

 Lindsay with her dog

Become part of the story. When you donate a vehicle to Cars for Courage you're helping clients like Lindsay continue to make remarkable progress at Courage Center. Read Lindsay's story.

Cars for Courage welcomes donations of cars, trucks, boats, jet skis, ATVs, motorcycles and snowmobiles. 

Whether your vehicle is of high value, or you just need junk car removal, we can help. 

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Donating a vehicle anytime is easy at Cars for Courage 

  • Towing available - use towing form for vehicles or the boat donation form

  • In most cases we need the title  to the vehicle and, if your title has a loan indicated on it, we also need a lien release

  • Or drop off your donated vehicle at any of our drop-off locations in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.

  • Friendly, experienced staff will handle all the details. No hassles.

  • Tax Deductible - we provide the tax documents.

  • Just have your vehicle, keys and title ready.

  • Call 763-520-0540 or 1-888-440-CARS (2277) 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Central Time) Monday-Friday. 

Most people prefer to contact us by phone to talk with a “real” person. We understand that need and strive to provide a live answer every time because we want to talk to you personally to let you know how important your choice to donate to Courage Center is to us.  Regrettably, we cannot always answer every call. Please know if you leave a message between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, we will get back to you the same day. Thank you for your wonderful support!

Is my vehicle donation tax deductible?

Yes.  All proceeds from vehicles donated to Cars for Courage benefit Courage Center, a nonprofit classified with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

What paperwork do I need to donate my vehicle?

In most cases we need the title to the vehicle and, if your title has a loan indicated on it, we also need a lien release.  If you do not have title papers you can apply for a replacement title before donating your vehicle. Please visit the Department of Motor Vehicles in your state to obtain the necessary forms before donating or give us a call and we can assist.

How do I release the liability of my donated vehicle?

On the day Courage Center receives your vehicle, our insurance provides coverage. We will handle all transfer documents according to State Department of Vehicle Services guidelines, and provide you with receipts and information for your tax deduction.

 

Phone 763-520-0540
Toll-Free 1-888-440-CARS (2277)
CarsforCourage@CourageCenter.org

Cars for Courage Public Service Announcement

Cars for Courage - staff office
3915 Golden Valley Road
Minneapolis, MN 55422
Main phone, 763-520-0540
Toll-free 1-888-440-CARS

Self-help drop off location
6121 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 

Business Hours
8 a.m. - 4 p.m., (Central Time)
Monday - Friday

 

Donation Information & Forms