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    Business ProfileforCharitable Adult Rides & Services

    Fundraising Counselors and Organizations
    BBB accredited business

    At-a-glance

    Customer Reviews

    4.46/5stars

    Average of 46 Customer Reviews

    Customer Complaints

    3 complaints closed in last 3 years

    2 complaints closed in last 12 months

    BBB Rating & Accreditation

    Accredited Since: 7/6/2007

    Years in Business: 20

    Customer Reviews are not used in the calculation of BBB Rating

    Overview of BBB Rating

    Overview

    This business offers support for non-profit organizations by operating vehicle donation programs, as well as a senior transportation program.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    4669 Murphy Canyon Rd Ste 100, San Diego, CA 92123-4333
    BBB File Opened:
    5/29/2007
    Years in Business:
    20
    Business Started:
    12/1/2003
    Accredited Since:
    7/6/2007
    Type of Entity:
    Sole Proprietorship
    Alternate Business Name
    • Charitable Adult Rides & Services, Inc
    • Donating is Easy
    • C.A.R.S.
    Business Management
    • Mr. Howard Pearl, CEO
    • Mr. Bruce Bauer, Director of Partner Support
    • Ms. Lynn Bazán, Accounts Payable
    • Mr. Joseph Georges, Comptroller
    • Mrs. Beth Carter, Support Manager Market Development
    • Mr. Justin Ruffier, Senior Director of Marketing
    • Ms. Carol Tran, Sr Marketing Manager
    • Ms. Laurel Brow, Communications Manager
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Howard Pearl, CEO

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Howard Pearl, CEO
    • Mrs. Beth Carter, Support Manager Market Development
    • Mr. Justin Ruffier, Senior Director of Marketing
    • Ms. Carol Tran, Sr Marketing Manager
    • Ms. Laurel Brow, Communications Manager
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (858) 874-7649
      Primary Fax

    Phone Numbers

    Email Addresses

    Customer Complaints

    3 Customer Complaints

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    Most Recent Customer Complaint

    05/19/2023

    Complaint Type:
    Order Issues
    Status:
    Resolved
    We donated our car for charity through this organization and despite numerous calls have yet to receive our tax form (IRS 1098C). This document is required to file our taxes which are now late. Our donation was made 1/24/2022 in the amount of $3050.00. The vehicle was a 2008 ****** Prius, VIN #JTDKB2OU387740923. We received a letter from the company verifying the transaction, but the tax form was not provided. There is information on the tax form that must be submitted to the ****
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    Customer Reviews

    46 Customer Reviews

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    Most Recent Customer Review

    Vickie B

    1 star

    01/30/2024

    Awful experience!! Donated car back in 2019 and it has been a headache ever since. It is now **** and I am having to hire an attorney due to a collection of an impounded vehicle since last June 2023. CA *** would not remove my daughter's name or mine since it was never registered by the new owner. The vehicle was auctioned off but the new owner never did register it. I had to clear up numerous tickets (18), clear up matters with Superior Court of *******, previous impound, All of these were cleared with just sending a copy of the Release of Liability.Proper documents were submitted to *** by myself (Release of Liability) but due to the fact CARS did not register the vehicle in their name, our name could not be taken off as registered owners.Vehicle was impounded in June 2023 and I sent in a copy of the Release of Liability and had not heard back from. Same as I did on the first impound. Fast forward to January **** received and Notice of Collections for over $4500. for the impound of the vehicle. I have had to go to CHP offices, Sheriff's Offices, *** office, call numerous Lien companies, Towing Services along with sending in Release of Liability for the tickets and toll charges in ************ for the past 4 1/2 YEARS!!!I have a copy of the Bill of Sale to the new owner from the auction along with the *** paperwork the new owner signed. *** cound not take our names off since CARS did not do the proper paperwork.I have retained an attorney to help me regarding this matter. I may have to go to Small Claims Court in the end or take then to court. The costs and time spend related to this vehicle for donating it is ridiculous.You want to help out charitable organizations but I will never donate anything except household items. I would NOT recommend CARS or getting involved with them.

    Charitable Adult Rides & Services Response

    01/31/2024

    Hello *****,We empathize with the frustration you've been experiencing, and we sincerely apologize for the prolonged ordeal you've had to endure. We understand that you've been in communication with a dedicated specialist from our team, and rest assured, they will continue to collaborate with you to address any outstanding fees. We remain confident in our ability to successfully resolve the remaining collection notice.Once again, we extend our heartfelt apologies for the inconvenience this situation has caused you. Should you have any questions or if any new issues arise, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at *************************

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