Why Donate Your Vehicle to a Charity?

I often hear many people ask why would youOf course when you donate your vehicle the
want to donate your car? The simply answer is itproceeds go to the charity of your choice. In
benefits both parties.addition you receive a tax deduction based on the
First, have you ever tried to sell a car? It can besale of the vehicle. So in reality, you are making
a pain! The paperwork, the time it takes to setyour life easier and helping a charity reach its
everything up can be a chore. Then you have togoals. Lastly, a needy family will buy your used
contact interested buyers (if you have any). Thisvehicle and they will be able to get to work and
process can take many months and even years.back a little easier. Many families can only afford a
If you ever tried trading in your car at a$300 car or truck.
dealership, you would be lucky to get half of whatIt is just like giving your clothes to Goodwill, only it
it is worth. That is why donating your car mightis a car. The difference might be that a car is
be a good idea. You can avoid all the hassles ofhuge investment. But once you put 150,000 miles
selling a car. After all, most reputable charityon the car, it becomes a liability of your time. So
organizations offer free towing services. So alldonating your car might sound odd to you, but it
you have to do is fill out an form online andwill help reduce your stress. In addition you will be
schedule a tow. Sounds like a much better planhelping a worthy charity.
than selling, right?