Need To Get Rid Of A Car? We Make Vehicle Pickup Quick And Easy.

Running or not. We come to you, we pay for the towing, and we send you a tax receipt. Your unwanted vehicle helps provide meals, shelter and critical support for neighbours in your own community.

  • Any condition, running or not
  • Receive a Tax Receipt
  • Give back to your community
  • Free towing
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HOW IT WORKS

Three Steps. Five Minutes Of Your Time.

A simple, transparent process from your driveway to your tax receipt.

01

Tell us about the car

Fill in the form or give us a call. We ask for the year, make, model, condition and where it’s parked. No photos needed. No inspection.

02

We book the tow

Free pickup between 24 and 72 hours.

 

03

Your tax receipt arrives

By email. We offer mail if preferred.

BOOK YOUR FREE PICKUP

Tell Us About The Car.

It takes about five minutes. Once you send this, we’ll call you back to confirm the day and time, and we can give you an idea of what your receipt will be worth.

    Vehicle Information

    Pickup Location

    Your Details

    Prefer to talk? Call 1-833-465-7227. It takes about five minutes.

    WILL YOU TAKE MY CAR?

    Almost Always, Yes.

    We take cars that:

    • Are in good, running condition
    • Have body damage or rust
    • Don’t run
    • Have a dead battery or flat tires
    • Won’t pass a safety inspection
    • Have been sitting for years
    • Have high mileage
    • You inherited

    As long as your car has tires and wheels, we’re good to go.

    Give us a call first if:

    • You can’t find the ownership papers
    • There’s still a lien on the car
    • The car isn’t in your name
    • You’re outside the cities we serve

    None of these is an automatic no. Most get sorted out on the phone.

    Still not sure? Give us a call.

    Our local communities need our support

    One Car. Meals. Housing. Local Impact.

    We sell your car, and the proceeds go to trusted local charity partners in your own community — food banks, shelters, outreach vans and transitional housing supporting people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.

    Every dollar stays in the community your car came from.

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    WHERE WE PICK UP

    We Pick Up Cars Across Three Provinces.

    Don’t see your city? Call 1-833-465-7227. We may still be able to help.

    WHY CANADIANS TRUST HOMELESS CARS

    A Registered Canadian Charitable Foundation Committed To Creating Meaningful Local Impact.

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    100% Canadian

    Our head office is located in Stoney Creek, Ontario.

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    Registered Canadian charitable foundation

    No. 77012 3131 RR0001

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    Supporting local communities

    Your vehicle supports charities and critical services in the community where it was donated.

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    Rated 5 stars on Google

    by donors just like you.

    Calgary, AB

    Our family had to donate our beloved Bertha, a 2005 Dodge Caravan that was on its last leg. Dealing with Homeless Cars was wonderful as they explained everything very thoroughly. They arrived in a timely manner on the morning of pickup and the tax return came in on time as stated in the follow up email.

    Highly recommend this service to anyone considering donating their vehicle and helping our local communities.

    Thanks again!

    - The King Family

    Winnipeg, MB

    I’m glad I found Homeless Cars to donate my car to. They serve a cause that is dear to my heart and made the experience all the more special. The Homeless Cars Team was friendly and professional. Communication was prompt.

    The tow truck operator was patient and kind and the pick-up was seamless.

    It’s good to know that my car donation will go towards helping those who are unhoused.

    - The Smith Family
    FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY

    Arranging This For A Friend, Relative, Or Someone Who Has Passed Away?

    A lot of our calls come from someone helping out with a friend or family member’s car. We’re happy to work with you directly. You don’t need to be at the house when the tow truck arrives, and we’ll walk you through whose name the tax receipt needs to be in.

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Straight Answers, No Digging.

    Do you pay cash for cars?

    No. Homeless Cars is a registered Canadian charitable foundation, so we can’t pay cash. We tow your car away for free and email you a tax receipt you can claim on your income tax return.

    How much will my tax receipt be?

    Your receipt is based on what your car is worth. There is a minimum guarantee in each province we serve, but we’re always happy to appraise vehicles individually based on their year, make, model, mileage, and condition. If you want an idea before you commit, fill in the form with the mileage and condition and we’ll give you a figure when we call you back.

    When do I get my tax receipt?

    By email, by the end of the month after we pick up your car. So a car picked up in March means a receipt by the end of April. If you prefer having it sent by mail, we can do that too.

    Does the car have to run?

    No. We take cars that don’t run, won’t pass a safety, have high mileage, have body damage, or have been sitting for years. In most cases the answer is yes… as long as it’s still got its tires and wheels.

    Do I have to pay for towing?

    No. Towing is free and we arrange it. There is no cost to you at any point.

    Do I keep my licence plates?

    Yes. Take your plates off before we arrive. They belong to you, not the car. We handle the rest!

    What if I can't find the ownership papers?

    Give us a call at 1-833-465-7227. Missing ownership can sometimes be sorted out, and we’ll tell you exactly what you need before we book the towing.

    How long does pickup take to arrange?

    Usually between 24 and 72 hours from the time you contact us, Mondays through Fridays (and sometimes on the weekend).

    Which cities do you pick up in?

    Ontario: Toronto, Mississauga, Oakville, Hamilton, Brantford, Woodstock, London, Niagara, Barrie, Orillia and Pickering. Manitoba: Winnipeg. Alberta: Calgary and Edmonton, and most cities/towns in between. If your city isn’t listed, give us a call and we’ll tell you whether we can reach you.

    Which charities does my car support?

    Eleven local charity partners across our service areas, and the proceeds stay in the community your car came from. Hamilton: Good Shepherd, Hamilton Out of the Cold, Interval House and 541. Toronto and the GTA: Seeds of Hope, Ve’ahavta and North York Harvest Food Bank. Calgary: Alpha House Society. Edmonton: Boyle Street Community Services and Edmonton’s Food Bank. Winnipeg: Siloam Mission.

    Are you the same as Cars for Kids or Kidney Car?

    No we’re different and completely local! Our registered charitable foundation number is 77012 3131 RR0001, and we fund homelessness and food insecurity relief in the donor’s own community. Other organisations like Kidney Car, Donate-A-Car, or Kars4Kids either distribute the funds across the country to other causes, or support efforts in the United States.

    Do you sell or give away cars or parts?

    No. We only pick up donated vehicles. We don’t sell or give away cars or parts to the public.

    Ready To Have It Gone?

    Give us a call at 1-833-465-7227 or fill in the form. It takes about five minutes.