Flaming Suzuki goes the extra mile
If cars could talk, Daniel’s 2010 Suzuki Alto would have some tall tales to tell.
Make a tangible impact with your unwanted vehicle.
Your donated vehicle is collected at no cost, sold at auction, and 100 % of proceeds fund our Studio and Scholarship programs – creating safe spaces and educational opportunities for young Australians. Plus, your donation is 100% tax deductible, and you’ll receive a receipt (within 8–12 weeks) to claim your deduction.
Every vehicle donated drives a brighter future.
Five easy steps
Step one: Complete our donation form to tell us a bit about the vehicle you want to donate.
Step two: Our friendly team will be in touch to arrange the collection of your vehicle. We will collect your vehicle – you don’t even have to be there!
Step three: Your car will be sold at public auction.
Step four: All proceeds from the sale go directly to fund Kids Under Cover’s programs. We will then send you a tax-deductible receipt.
Claim a tax-deduction for the value of your car
Your vehicle donation is 100% tax deductible. Once your car is sold at public auction, you will receive a tax-deductible receipt from us for the for the sale amount at auction. This will be sent to you within 8-12 weeks of submitting your donation.
*If you think your vehicle has a current market value of over $5,000, you have the option for the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to do a valuation of your vehicle. Your tax-deductible receipt will then be based on the ATO valuation amount.
The hassle free alternative to selling your car!
Looking for a quick and easy way to put your pre-loved vehicle to good use? Donate Your Car and help Kids Under Cover prevent and end youth homelessness in Australia.
We will pick your vehicle up, auction it off, and all proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will help fund Kids Under Cover’s work in preventing and ending youth homelessness. Plus, your vehicle donation is 100% tax deductible.
Your car will help us to prevent and end youth homelessness
Since it began in 2006, the Donate Your Car program has raised more than $20 million to support vulnerable young people at risk of homelessness. Through our Studio Program, we build one- and two-bedroom studios in the backyard of a family or carer’s home, helping young people stay connected to family, community, and education.
Today, we have over 675 studios housing more than 1,000 young people each night, ensuring they remain safely connected to the people and opportunities that matter most.
Donor stories
Tax savings an added bonus when Ross donated his LEAF
Ross has just two words of advice for other people who are thinking about donating their car. “Do it!”
The drive to give
The donate your car experience gives wheely good vibes.
Wheels of change
Behind every car, there's a story...
Generous Mr Fix-it donates his ninth car to Kids Under Cover
Personal experience drove Greg to donate an incredible nine vehicles to Kids Under Cover
The fine art of altruism
“I know mum would have been delighted to know that her car was donated to benefit others.”
Book in your vehicle collection
We accept and collect vehicles from a range of locations across Australia, including metropolitan Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Townsville, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Hobart.
We also collect regional vehicles- please contact us on1800 801 633 or (03) 9429 7444 for more information.
Donate Your Car FAQs
Have questions? We’ve got answers. Here’s some more information to help you with your decision to donate your vehicle to us.
What kinds of vehicles will you accept?
We accept cars, vans, motorbikes, caravans, trucks, buses, tractors, boats, trailers, and more. Have a different vehicle? Contact us to find out if we can accept your donation.
We are able to accept vehicles that have general wear and tear, however we’re unable to accept anything with significant damage – i.e. smashed windows, significant rust, major panel damage, mould, missing parts etc.
We’re able to accept cars that aren’t running, as long as the battery/engine are both intact and nothing has been removed from the vehicle.
Where will you collect vehicles from?
We collect vehicles within metropolitan Melbourne, Sydney, Newcastle, Brisbane, Townsville, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, and Hobart.
We are able to collect cars from regional areas, however as these towing costs are higher, we will ask if you are able to contribute towards the cost of towing your car. Please contact us on 1800 801 633 or (03) 9429 7444 for more information.
If the car is driveable, there is also the option of dropping the vehicle off at your closest Manheim auction site.
Victoria: Altona North
NSW: Moorebank, Newcastle
QLD: Eaglefarm, Townsville
NT: Darwin
WA: Perth International Airport
SA: Elizabeth South
TAS: Bridgewater
How much money will my car sell for at auction?
All donated vehicles are sold by Manheim’s experienced auctioneers at their public auctions. Please be aware that regardless of what you believe your car might be worth, the car is worth exactly what someone is prepared to pay for it at auction. This might be more than, equal to, or less than you expect.
All proceeds from the sale of your vehicle will help fund Kids Under Cover’s work in preventing youth homelessness.
Will I receive a tax-deductible receipt for my car donation?
Yes – all vehicles donated to Kids Under Cover are tax deductible. You can expect to receive your tax-deductible receipt for the sale amount of the vehicle at auction within 8-12 weeks of submitting your donation.
The date on your receipt will be the date Kids Under Cover received the sale proceeds from your vehicle.
Want to chat to the Kids Under Cover team to find out more about how to Donate Your Car?
Our friendly team can answer any other questions that you have. Call us on 1800 801 633 or email us at donateyourcar@kuc.org.au