I am in California and want to donate a working car...what is the best way to handle this?
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a friend donated a car to the kidney foundation. He got to write it off in his taxes.
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Take a motor mechanic with you, if you know one. If not ask around until you find one. I would avoid the imported ones as they tend to have higher prices on spare parts. \n\nAlso, shop around as there plenty of second hand vehicles to choose from and dont be backwards about bartering for a cheaper price with the sales people.
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Sell it on Ebay with the restriction that you are not going to ship this, the buyer has to pick it up.\nI've seen this done often on Ebay especially when someone is selling something heavy.  It pretty much will limit where your bids will come from but you may find someone who wants it bad enough willing to drive a ways to get it.\nMy brother bought a car on ebay and flew 1/2 across the country to pick it up.
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You could contact the salvation army and see if they could assist you in getting this vehicle back or providing another. They have tonsof resources available as does United Way and others.\n\nYou can post a question to this law webite (for free) and get up to 4 responses from attorneys in your area- go to www.lawguru.com\n\nSo sorry to hear this is happening, and so close to Christmas too.
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send it to a collection agency
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Hit some of your neighborhood strip malls, try some of the stores you frequent. Go in person, though, don't just call them. Ask for the manager and explain your project. Most will donate something. I wouldn't ask for any particular item, just let them donate what they want. You wouldn't believe all the free stuff they'll give you if they know it's going for a neighborood kids group. You should promise that they will get recognition at the auction for their donation, like a sign saying who donated each item.
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Don't worry about it if it's less than a year old. If it is more than a year old, there is a preserve you can buy at any auto parts store. You just toss it in the tank.
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they should send you a paper that states wo to call or where to write if you had and property in the vehicle. seems unfair they should have to at least mail it to you but nope you have the burden of getting it back wherever it may be. they will also include a day and time that they will auction off the vehicle so you can have a chance to buy back. also just in case noone told you you will also be responsible for the amout of the loan over that of which they auction the vehicle off for.
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go to the website locksoflove.org.  They have a lot of information on donating and other ways for you to help out!
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The buy-here, pay-here car lot is often very successful if you adhere to one thing: when you sell the car, the down payment MUST cover what you have in it as well as tax and registration. \n\nPayments beyond that sound like profit, but they're not. You'll need a reliable tow company. It's not unusual for a "tote a note" car lot to sell, repop, sell, repop, and sell a car several times. \n\nDon't sell junk. When the car stops running, they stop paying. \n\nCreate a very secure area for cash handling. If the Friday afternoon crowd is dropping off fifties and hundreds, the Friday evening crowd will want it. Make sure you have a police escort to the bank. \n\nEasiest way to start? Get a car. Down payment is $500, and a $70 payment a week for a year. You have the title, you see the customer every Friday. \n\nYou have to be hard nosed. The sob stories will break you heart, but don't let them break your bank. \n\nGood luck! - Stuart
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Truthfully, NONE!  Cars are a joke and the getting around a finance company that paid for your car is a joke.  Sorry, I wish I had better news for you.\n\n\nI just want to add of the about 50 lemon cases that I have been involved with, only about 3 came out on top in ways all 50 should have.  Credit, cars, credit cards and financing is ruining this country.\n\nTake Care
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Start a fund through: http://www.active.com/activegiving/. Then promote it online ....I'm sure if you promote it hard enough you'll be able to get donations.
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Have you tried "Charity Cars"?  The family may qualify.  Here are some websites -- find out how to apply & give it a shot.  Can't hurt!! \n \nhttp://www.charity.com/indexcharitycars.shtml\n \nhttp://www.autodealers.org/autodealers_002.htm\n \nhttp://www.fhit.org/charity-cars.html\n \n http://www.800charitycars.org/\nOr contact 800 charity directly at \n\n1-800-CHARITY\n1-800-242-7489\ninfo@800charitycars.org\nCharity Cars, Inc.\n750 Miami Springs Drive\nLongwood, Florida 32779\n\n\nhttp://cityteam.org/news/show_news.php?i... (religious ministry)\n\nhttp://www.justgive.org/html/ways/ways7....\n\nhttp://www.carangel.org/\n\n\n[EDIT]  Jenu -- "confirm" your e-mail address.  When you signed up for Yahoo!Answers, they send you an e-mail.  There is a link in it that you must click on -- they need to know you have a legitimate address.  No one can respond to your e-mail unitl you do. \n\nI tried to answer your e-mail... \n\n"I gave that same info to another person -- and she got a car rather quickly.  Her life also turned around quickly & she wanted to donate it back.  I am wishing you the same success!!  (I'll say a little prayer too!!)  Hope it all works out!!   Clar"
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try investing in google, if i had any money i would do that.  you can also try entering contests (i think kiis fm and others give away cars) and then sell the car...or banks...
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The easiest thing to do is go to local buisinesses, for example large chain restaurants and ask them for a donation form. Most restaurants are aloted a donation budget each month but you do have to go through their corporate offices. Fill out the donation form and send it in.
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Some charities will take them off your hands so they can refurbish them and give to needy people.  I have also donated components to the Salvation Army.
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You might be liable for sales tax on registering the vehicle, check with the DMV. As for other taxes, no, any gift taxes would be the responsibility of the giftor.