Advice for Donating a Car?
Have any of you ever donated a car?
Remember Baby, the beloved 1989 Accord? Well, I haven’t ever gotten rid of it. Thank goodness for lazy property managers! It’s been sitting dead in the parking of my apartment since October.
Yeah, I’m aware of how redneck that is. At least it’s not on cinder blocks, and we have free parking.
Originally, McGuyver Dad was going to up and tow it home. Now, that’s not really possible with his work schedule and the tight time frame in which I’m moving.
It’s listed on craigslist, but the only person to contact me was a scam artist.
Since I can’t sell it, I really need to get rid of it. Does anyone have a good charity that they like? I’ve never donated a car before, and I’d like it to go to a good cause. Thus far, American Lung Association and Children’s Cancer Fund of America have been suggested. Any experience with this? Are there any ministries in the Maryland area that accept car donations?
BTW, I’m also selling these chairs on craigslist. Anyone need some extra IKEA around?
salvation army
March 13th, 2008 • 4:07 pm
WETA (public tv) also accepts car donations and has a full list of FAQs:
http://www.weta.org/support/vehicledonation/faqs.php
March 13th, 2008 • 4:45 pm
In the past, zipcar has run promotions where you can donate a car to a bike charity and they make you a zipcar member for life. I believe they are doing it again on bike to work day (mid May).
March 13th, 2008 • 5:49 pm
the kidney foundation has a car program.
if the mr and i visit maybe he could tow it home for you.
March 14th, 2008 • 9:45 am
My family gave my car to Melwood when I was in college. They have ads all the time on radio for the group, which supports adults with developmental disabilities (they’re trained to fix the cars up and then get to drive them if they’re licensed). I’d check with them to make sure I have the details right though.
March 19th, 2008 • 5:02 pm