When it comes to getting rid of your old jalopy, do you know your choices? Many people trade in their cars for peanuts or attempt to sell their vehicles themselves through windshield signs, lemon lots, or classified advertisements. What you may not realize is that your can get a great deal more out of your hunk of junk by donating your car rather than selling it.
Why donate a car? Well, why not! When you donate your car, you provide a means of transportation to individuals who were previously without, allowing them to hold jobs they couldnt before due to the lack of transportation. Also, many agencies accept the donation of your car, then overhaul the vehicle and sell it to a third party, thus earning money for the charitable organization.
There are a variety of organizations that accept donations of cars, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats, and trailers. These organizations include the American Diabetes Association, Kars4Kids, Firefighters Burn Institute, American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, and the United Way. Donating your car is a great way to help these charitable organizations achieve their goals of providing assistance and care to individuals of all...