FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Sure! We can take on almost any car that doesn’t run. If you have a vehicle that hasn’t been in running condition for a while, either fill out a form online or give us a call at 0300.234.1000 - and we will collect it for free.

Whether it’s running or not, the scheme is a simple way to get rid of an unwanted vehicle – without the hassle. Most cars we receive are responsibly scrapped or sold depending on their condition.

We accept cars, caravans, trucks, boats, trailers, motorcycle, jet skis, vans, buses and snowmobiles. We also accept cars that don’t have a current MOT. We can take just about any vehicle.

We will assess your car to decide how to sell it to make the most we can from it. The net proceeds of the sale will benefit Kars4Kids' charity programs.

When we sell the Vehicle, we will deduct a sales commission of £200 plus VAT, along with any agents’ or auctioneers’ fees, from the sale proceeds, and we will notify you of the amount. The remaining amount (“Net Sales Proceeds”) will be handled as follows: the first £1,000 will be donated to Kars4Kids on your behalf. If the Net Sales Proceeds exceed £1,000, we will contact you to ask whether you wish to donate the excess or have it returned to you. If you confirm that you do, or if you do not reply within 21 days, we will donate the Net Sales Proceeds to the Kars4Kids on your behalf.

No. There is absolutely no charge for processing or collection.

We collect cars all across mainland UK.

The scheme provides a fast, free and easy way to dispose of your vehicle, with professional collection at a time that suits you. By using the scheme you will help support children in need, and if you're a UK taxpayer, you can boost your donation through Gift Aid, making your contribution go further at no extra cost to you. It’s a simple way to make a big difference while benefiting both the charity and the children we support.

We can usually arrange to have your car collected as quickly as necessary. Our local collection company will be in touch to arrange a collection within 24 hours after you contact us. Collection is usually scheduled for a day or two later, but if you need your car collected sooner than that, we’ll do our best to accommodate.

Kars4Kids works with a network of vetted and insured vehicle collection companies across the UK that collect vehicles. You will be contacted to arrange a time of collection that is convenient for you, free of charge.

• Keys
• V5 document (registration certificate)
• Photo ID or proof of address (so we know it’s your vehicle!)

Any additional vehicle documents such as service history paperwork is advised, but not necessary.

Sure! We can collect your car from anywhere, be it the mechanic, the roadside or even in a different city.

You should keep your number plate on the vehicle at the time of donation. You may be able to keep your personalised registration plate as per the DVLA. Please refer to https://www.gov.uk/personalised-vehicle-registration- numbers/keep-or-assign for more information.

Remove section 9 or 4 from your V5C, which refers to "transferring a vehicle to a motor trader," and note down the 11-digit reference number on the front of the document. Then, provide the rest of the document to the collection agent. After your vehicle has been collected, it’s important to notify the DVLA that you are no longer the registered keeper. This can be done online or by mailing Section 4 or 9 of your V5C to the DVLA. You’ll find the collection agent’s details in the service emails they’ve sent you.

We can still sell your car without a V5C. While having your V5C is helpful, it’s not required — we can handle the collection and sale even if you’ve misplaced it.

Gift Aid is a UK government initiative that allows charities to claim back 25% of the value of your donation, at no extra cost to you. If you're a UK taxpayer, every £1 you donate can be worth an additional 25p to Kars4Kids.

Yes, your donation to Kars4Kids of the net proceeds of the sale of your vehicle will qualify for Gift Aid. When you submit your application, simply let us know if you're a UK taxpayer and that you would like your donation to Kars4Kids to benefit from Gift Aid. We’ll include the Gift Aid claim in the donation process and ensure that Kars4Kids receives the additional funds at no cost to you. There is no extra paperwork - we deal with the tax office to reclaim the tax.

To be eligible for Gift Aid, you must pay UK income tax or capital gains tax that is at least equal to the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in the current tax year. This includes tax on your salary, pensions, savings, or other investments. For example, if your vehicle sold for £100 in the tax year, we’ll receive £25 in Gift Aid on your donation of that sum. You need to have paid at least £25 in income or capital gain tax in that year.

If you're a higher-rate taxpayer (40% or 45%), you can claim back the difference between your tax rate and the basic rate (20%) on your Gift Aid donation.

For example:
• You donate a car that sells for £100, the charity claims £25 through Gift Aid, making the total donation £125.
• As a higher-rate taxpayer, you can claim back 20% (or 25% for additional-rate taxpayers) of the £125, which is £25 or £31.25.

You claim this tax relief through your self-assessment tax return or by contacting HMRC.