Why the infuriatingly catchy Kars4Kids jingle got yanked off the air in California
Key takeaways
- The frustratingly unforgettable Kars4kids jingle, which has been worming its way into listeners’ brains for decades, is officially banned from the airways in California.
- While the 1-877-KARS4KIDS song has been called one of the most memorable jingles in history, a court has ruled it is misleading.
- A California man took the group behind it to court, saying he donated an old car to Kars4Kids, thinking its value would be used to help underprivileged children.
An Orange County judge has ruled that the charity’s ads misled donors about who actually benefits from their money. Above, the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana. (Kevin Chang / Daily Pilot) By Itzel Luna Staff Writer Contact May 15, 2026 11:28 AM PT 3 4 min Click here to listen to this article Share via Close extra sharing options Email Facebook X Linked In Threads Reddit Whats App Copy Link URL Copied! Print 0:00 0:00 1x This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here.
The frustratingly unforgettable Kars4kids jingle, which has been worming its way into listeners’ brains for decades, is officially banned from the airways in California.
While the 1-877-KARS4KIDS song has been called one of the most memorable jingles in history, a court has ruled it is misleading.