donate a car Aurora CO
Donate a Car in Aurora, CO
Hail-dented cars from Front Range storms and high-mileage mountain SUVs that dealers lowball have real value as donations - your car funds commissary grants for incarcerated Coloradans. Donors in Aurora hand over the keys and a signed title — the tow is free and comes to you.
No forms on this site — donations are completed with the vehicle donation processor.
How it works
Three steps, start to finish
- 1
Start online or by phone
Begin with the donation link or call 855-500-RIDE. You give the year, make, model, and condition — nothing more. There is no donation form on this site.
- 2
Free tow pickup
A licensed tow operator schedules pickup in Aurora, CO. You sign the title, the driver collects the keys, and the tow costs you nothing — running or not.
- 3
Proceeds fund commissary grants
The vehicle is sold at auction. Net proceeds fund commissary grants through Soul Tribes International Ministries, and the sale is processed by CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services).
Where the money goes
Commissary grants for people inside
The money does not stop at overhead: net proceeds fund commissary grants through Soul Tribes International Ministries, covering the basic necessities incarcerated people buy for themselves.
Commissary money covers soap, toothpaste, deodorant, writing paper, and stamps — the basic necessities prison wages rarely cover.
See where your car goes →The need
Incarceration in Colorado
22nd
state to abolish the death penalty, repealing it in March 2020
Source: Death Penalty Information Center
$8.8M
a year Colorado families paid to talk to incarcerated loved ones before HB23-1133 made prison calls free
Source: Stand for Children Colorado
635
Coloradans incarcerated per 100,000 across all systems of confinement
Source: Prison Policy Initiative
Colorado paperwork
Title transfer in Colorado
Sign the Colorado title over to the donation recipient, writing 'Donated' as the purchase price on the assigned title. File a Release of Liability (Form DR 2100) through myDMV or your county motor vehicle office to notify the state that you no longer own the vehicle - this protects you from liability for the vehicle's use after the transfer. The tow driver collects the signed title at pickup.
- Notarization
- No - notarization is not required for a Colorado title transfer.
- Liens and paperwork
- The donated vehicle must be lien-free at pickup. If a lien is listed on the title, the lender must sign a lien release on the title itself or provide a separate release letter before the donation can proceed. Consult your tax advisor about any tax questions; donations over $500 receive IRS Form 1098-C from the processor.
Consult your tax advisor. Vehicles over $500 receive IRS Form 1098-C from the processor.
Donor thank-you
A free hotel stay
As a thank-you, Aurora donors are eligible for a free hotel stay — room rate covered, taxes and fees on you.
- Room rate only — the donor pays all taxes and fees.
- Activate the stay within 7 days of receiving it.
- Travel must be completed within 18 months.
- Recipient must be 21 or older.
- One free hotel stay per household per 12 months.
Questions
Donating a car in Aurora: common questions
How do I donate a car in Aurora, CO?
Start online through our donation link or call 855-500-RIDE. You give the year, make, model, and condition of the vehicle. A licensed tow operator in the Aurora area then contacts you to schedule free pickup, usually within 24 to 48 hours. There is no donation form on this site — the process runs through CARS (Charitable Adult Rides & Services).
Is towing really free in Aurora?
Yes. Free tow pickup anywhere in Colorado - Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and every mountain town between. Running or not, the tow costs you nothing, and you never pay a pickup fee out of pocket.
Does my car need to run to be donated in Aurora?
No. Non-running, wrecked, and long-parked vehicles are accepted. A vehicle that will not start is towed from your Aurora driveway, street parking, or storage lot.
What paperwork do I need in CO?
Sign the Colorado title over to the donation recipient, writing 'Donated' as the purchase price on the assigned title. File a Release of Liability (Form DR 2100) through myDMV or your county motor vehicle office to notify the state that you no longer own the vehicle - this protects you from liability for the vehicle's use after the transfer. The tow driver collects the signed title at pickup.
Does the Colorado title have to be notarized?
No - notarization is not required for a Colorado title transfer.
What if my Aurora vehicle still has a loan on it?
The donated vehicle must be lien-free at pickup. If a lien is listed on the title, the lender must sign a lien release on the title itself or provide a separate release letter before the donation can proceed. Consult your tax advisor about any tax questions; donations over $500 receive IRS Form 1098-C from the processor.
Where does the money from my Aurora donation go?
The vehicle is sold at auction by the processor. Net proceeds fund commissary grants through Soul Tribes International Ministries — soap, stamps, and other basic necessities for incarcerated people. Impact figures are reported once verified.
Prefer to talk it through? Call 855-500-RIDE.
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