With all the car donation ads running on radio today, most
people consider donating an old car when theirs is beyond repair. Few people
think to donate their trucks.
The reality of most charitable car donation programs is that the
organization you're donating to has a contract with a local salvage yard,
auto recycler, or auto auction. They remove the car, pay the charity a set
fee, and then see how much more they can get above their costs.
Trucks donations, especially commercial trucks, are most often worth a great
deal more than the set fee the charity normally receives. They contain more
scrap metal, and commercial vehicles tend to stay on the road longer,
meaning a greater demand for spare parts. When people donate trucks,
charities have the opportunity to generate a great deal more than car
donations.
Fortunately, businesses are starting to look to truck donations because of
the tax deduction they can claim on vehicles they would have previously
simply junked. Some businesses have even donated whole fleets of commercial
vehicles, and received huge tax benefits.
Car donations are obviously here to stay, and the businesses who donate
trucks promise to continue the trend in the auto removal industry. Charities
are becoming a key ''player'' in car removal, and will continue to try to
convince businesses to donate their trucks.
Donate Your Used Car, RV or Vehicle to Outreach Center for Kids, Donate Your Junk Car