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Give My Car to Charity Answers Questions About Nationwide Vehicle Donations
Click on the links below to find more about Nationwide Car Donation or go straight to our donation form and start your vehicle donation now.
1. How Do I Get Started?
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Who is Give My Car To Charity?
3. What kind of vehicle donations do you accept?
4. Do I have to pay any charges, like for the towing?
5. How do I know if you tow vehicles from my area?
7. How long will it take to pick up my car?
8. When do I receive my tax receipt, and what is my deductible amount?
9. What happens if there is a problem with the vehicle after it is donated?
10. Will my car be crushed or used for parts?
11. Do I have to be home when you pick up my car?
12. Will I get a temporary receipt at the time of pick up?
13. What do I need to know about signing my title?
14. What if I don't have a title for my vehicle?
15. Can I donate a vehicle that belongs to a person who has died?
16. Can I donate an abandoned car?
17. What if the car doesn't pass Emissions?
18. What should I do with my license plates after I donate my car?
19. Why should I donate my vehicle?
20. Why should I donate my vehicle to Cars Helping Charities?
Click Here to Donate Now, or if you have questions, call us toll free 866-701-2277, or send us an email, and we'll call you back!
2. Who is Give My Car to Charity?
Give My Car to Charity is a for profit organization that helps raise money for charities through the sale of donated vehicles. Their sole mission is to raise support for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations nationwide, primarily through the solicitation of donated vehicles.
3. What kind of vehicle donations do you accept?
We accept ANY car in ANY condition! We accept all types of vehicles, from cars and trucks to fleet vehicles, boats, vans, motorcycles, trailers, RV's, and even snowmobiles. Basically, if it has an engine we’ll take it (even if it no longer runs!) Yes, we’ll push, pull or drag it in! Your chosen charity will benefit from the donation, regardless of the condition.
4. Do I have to pay any charges, like for the towing?
No! There is zero expense on your part.
5. How do I know if you tow vehicles from my area?
We service all 50 states with very few restrictions.
We have a network of towing agencies throughout the United States. You will be contacted to arrange a pick up time that is convenient for you, free of charge.
7. How long will it take to pick up my car?
The average pick up time is between 24 and 72 hours after your initial contact with us.
8. When do I receive my tax receipt, and what is my deductible amount?
If the sale value exceeds $500, we provide you with a form 1098-C no later than 30 days after the sale of the vehicle, verifying the exact amount you can deduct from your taxes. If the value doesn't exceed $500 then we send you a Vehicle Donation Confirmation indicating "$500 or less" in value. In this case you, the donor, is able to deduct $500 from their taxes.
9. What happens if there is a problem with the vehicle after it is donated?
You are liable for all previous charges and fines for the vehicle. After we have it in tow we take full responsibility.
10. Will my car be crushed or used for parts?
It depends on the condition of the vehicle. Every car is assessed shortly after intake and sent to the location where it will retrieve maximum value so the charity receives more proceeds and you, the donor, get a bigger tax deduction.
11. Do I have to be home when you pick up my car?
No! After the car is cleaned of any personal belongings and you have removed the license plates, just leave the keys and title in the glove box and our tow driver will pick it up during the assigned window of time.
12. Will I get a temporary receipt at the time of pick up?
Not unless requested. We will send you a Vehicle Donation Receipt within 2 weeks after our tow driver has picked up your vehicle.
13. What do I need to know about signing my title?
Before signing the title, your live operator is waiting to assist you with all in-state and out-of-state titles. The live operator will have you MAKE CERTAIN to print and sign your name EXACTLY the way it appears on the face of the title as the SELLER (the place and verbiage to sign as seller frequently varies and that’s why we are trained to help keep you from voiding the title).
14. What if I don't have a title for my vehicle?
We can pick up a vehicle without a title in Colorado. Just give us a call in the Denver area at 303-423-2277, or Nationwide toll free 866-701-2277, to see if we can pick up your vehicle. You can also provide us with this Bill of Sale and the registration to the vehicle. Understand that the vehicle is then subject to being parted out and crushed. We require a title in all other states.
15. Can I donate a vehicle that belongs to a person who has died?
In most cases a copy of the Death Certificate and a Personal Representative Form or Power of Attorney showing that you are the official representative of the deceased’s belongings will work.
16. Can I donate an abandoned car?
Unfortunately we cannot accept abandoned vehicles. Try contacting a local junkyard for information.
17. What if the car doesn't pass Emissions?
We’ll take it! We take ANY car in ANY condition.
18. What should I do with my license plates after I donate my car?
Remove them prior to the tow. Then you can either cancel them with the DMV or reissue them to another car or destroy them.
19. Why should I donate my vehicle?
It is an easy, hassle-free way to get rid of your unwanted/unneeded vehicle.
It is easier than costly auto repairs, and helps to un clutter your life and your driveway.
It is tax deductible.
It is a great way to help fund the missions of charities you support.
20. Why should I donate my vehicle to Give My Car to Charity?
Give My Car to Charity is an organization created to raise funds for non-profit organizations throughout the United States. Every vehicle donated helps raise more money for charities nationwide. By donating to this organization, you are helping to make the world a better place. Also see, Why Us.
21. Where does the money go from my car donation?
The net proceeds from the sale of the vehicle goes to any tax exempt charity, church, school or non-profit organization nationwide of your choice. The net proceeds received by them varies from 40% - 75% and is determined by the volume of cars (reference: Charity Agreement). See list Alphabetical or scroll over the "Our Charities" tab above to see a list of charities by category. Give My Car to Charity goes the extra mile to sell your vehicle at maximum value, which maximizes your tax deduction, and provides more money for your charity.

