Donate Your Car

Donate your car and help us build homes and provide scholarships and mentors to homeless and at-risk young people

‘I knew the car wasn’t worth much, but it seemed a shame to scrap it. I heard about the Donate Your Car fundraising program, thought it sounded like a great idea and decided to donate it to Kids Under Cover.’ Jason, Donor.

If you have an old car in your driveway, too many cars in your household, or looking to trade it in for a new one, you could choose to donate it to Kids Under Cover instead.

Donate Your Car is a fast and easy way to make a significant difference to the lives of many young Australians. You may even be eligible for a tax deduction.

It’s a simple process of signing over ownership of your vehicle to Kids Under Cover, who organise collection and retain the profits from its subsequent sale. All proceeds raised go to helping us continue our vital work building homes and providing scholarships for homeless and at-risk young people.

What types of vehicles are accepted?

We accept all types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, caravans, boats and trailers, with proper title information. The vehicle does not need to be running.

Does my car need to be registered?

We only accept unregistered vehicles. Please call your State Vehicle Registration Authority (eg. VicRoads, TMR, RTA) to deregister your car.

How long will it take for my car to be picked up?

We will contact you to organise collection of your vehicle within seven working days.

Are there any instances when you will not pick up a vehicle?

We will not be able to accept vehicles where the cost of transport and processing fees   exceed the estimated net value of the vehicle on offer.

Are there any tax benefits of donating my vehicle?

If your car is valued by the ATO at more than $5,000 then it is possible to claim a tax deduction on your income tax return. Please contact your Tax Accountant for further advice.

Where does the money go when you sell my car?

Kids Under Cover receives 100% of the net proceeds allowing us to continue our vital work in the community.

For more information or to register a car for donation
please click here or call us on 1800 801 633.