Cars Helping America

If you’re looking to donate your used car and live in or near Dallas there are several charities to consider and many of them are looking for those who want to donate car in Dallas. Among them are charities which benefit children, cancer, indigent families, police and emergency fire programs, Habitat for Humanity, and veterans. This gives you several places to which to donate a car in Dallas that can reflect your interests in terms of causes to support. Following these instructions will help you to find the right charity for you and help you donate your used car without stress.

1.    Verify that you have the proper title, keys and registration on hand for the car you’ll need all three to donate a car in Dallas. Check the interior, trunk and glove box to verify that it’s empty of any personal items and trash. Giving it a god cleaning and vacuuming will also be appreciated.

2.    Look in the phone book or online for listings of charities accepting cars. Some who are hoping you’ll donate your used car include: The Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Kars for Kids, Central Dallas Ministries and Charity Motors

3.    Ask them where you can donate your car in Dallas. Many charities offer free towing if you need but bringing it in yourself helps to make sure the entire value of your car can go into the charity.

4.    Either drive the car in or have it ready to be towed. The charity will accept the car along with the title (make sure this is transferred to the charities name and all information is written clearly), registration and keys as is needed to accept a donated car in Dallas. You’ll need to file a special itemized tax form when you do your taxes. This will give you a tax benefit for the value of the car you donated.