So you have a car that you have given up on. You have already gotten yourself a newer car or are about to get yourself a new car. The question you are asking yourself now involves what you plan to do with your old car.

There are a few potential options open to you for dealing with your old car. The first option is to trade it in at a car dealership. Many car dealerships offer you some trade-in value for your old car. The second option is to sell it by placing a classified ad in the newspaper or local car classifieds. Finally, the third option is to offer your car for donation to a reputable charity.

Why would you want to offer your car for donation instead of trading it in or selling it? I can think of a few reasons. Let's explore a few. First, you get to help someone in need who is down and out and in need of a vehicle. Second, you get to help yourself at tax time by getting a tax deductible receipt for the book value of your vehicle. Thirdly, you get to have a warm feeling in your heart that comes from doing something good for someone else. This last point is related to the first but its benefit is primarily focused on what you get out of the donation.

How do you find a reputable place to donate your old car to? The first place to check would be the major search engines. Another place to consider is a directory that specializes in helping you find car donation organizations. One such directory is carfordonation.com. Others can be found through search engine searches.

What if my car isn't working right now? There are some car donation organizations that will accept your car as is and repair it, then give it to someone in need. Just because your car needs a little repair shouldn't stop you from donating it. Check with the car donation organization you have in mind to find out what kind of condition your car needs to be in.

Donating your car could be the nicest thing you do for someone all year. Why not consider it?