We donated a non-operational Chevy S-10 truck to a non-profit organization, and they have a…read morepartnership with Otay Auto Auctions for towing away donated vehicles & auctioning them off, with proceeds benefiting the non-profit organization & a tax deduction for the donor. Here's a summary of how things proceeded-
Saturday pick up scheduled via phone confirmation. I let the employee at Otay Auto Auctions know we wanted this taken care of ASAP. When Saturday afternoon rolled around, we didn't have an update. I called to confirm pickup, only to be told the driver was busy/not available. No call from them, letting me know. I had to call to find this out. I arranged a pickup for the following Tuesday 1pm - 4pm.
Not wanting the same outcome as before, I called Monday to confirm Tuesday pickup and make sure everything would be set. Tuesday, didn't hear anything from Otay Auto Actions, again. Called around 2pm, and was told tow truck broke down, and they need a couple hours to see if another flat bed tow truck driver would be available. No courtesy call from them, for the second time. I informed the employee if this matter wasn't taken care of that day, I'd cancel & seek another towing company. Otay Auto Auctions called me, informing me pickup would arrive 5pm - 7pm.
Once the tow truck operator arrived, it was a pleasant experience. He had all the necessary paperwork to sign, and even though the S-10 had flat tires, with a little help from me, it was loaded on the flat bed, and was off on it's way. Only memories of driving it in my possession.
Otay Auto Auctions refused to notify me of pickup delays, causing loss of time. It's a simple matter of calling/texting, and a matter of good customer service. If I were to donate another vehicle, I would choose not to deal with Otay Auto Auctions.
Don't recommend.