Car Donations

Car donations are a uniquely American phenomenon. Most of us have owned several cars before we're thirty, we give more to charity than any other nation, and the result is a huge supply of car donations.

If you do a search for car donations on Yahoo or Google, you'll find an adequate supply of charities seeking to raise needed funds by joining into the multi-billion dollar car removal market.

If you're considering car donation as a way to liquidate your used car, there are a variety of factors to consider. First, if you just want to get rid of a car far past its prime, without paying for towing or car removal fees, there are many charities that will oblige. Car donations have become a huge source of revenue for national and local charities alike.

Second, you should consider how much your donation will generate for charity. If your car or truck is an absolute junk, donate the car, the charity will likely get a few hundred dollars, and you're most likely to get a maximum of $500 tax deduction. If your car donation is in drivable condition, on the other hand, it's likely worth more than a few hundred dollars for scrap.

There are many companies running auto auctions, used parts companies, and similar businesses that offer cash for cars in drivable condition. When your car is more than just scrap metal, sell it for the most you can get, and donate the cash to charity. You'll get a bigger tax deduction and the charity will get more. All car donation charities take cash.