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1.  What can I donate?
2.  My car hasn't run in years. Can I still donate it?
3.  What do I need to donate my vehicle?
4.  Can you pick up vehicles in all 50 states?
5.  How will my car be picked up?
6.  How long will it take to pick up my car?
7.  Is my donation tax deductible?
8.  How does my tax deduction work?
9.  How can I contact you to schedule a pick-up?
 

1.  What can I donate?
A:  We accept most vehicles and vessels including but not limited to cars, trucks, trailers, boats and RV's.

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2.  My car hasn't run in years. Can I still donate it?
A:  Yes, we are able to accept most vehicles running or not.  To find out if we can accept your vehicle, please complete and submit our online donation form.

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3.  What do I need to donate my vehicle?
A:  We would like the title to the vehicle, but if you do not have it please call us anyway.  It is possible that other arrangements may be made.  Please call us toll-free at 1-800-936-4361 seven days a week.

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4.  Can you pick up vehicles in all 50 states?
A:  Yes, we are able to pick up accepted vehicles in the continental U.S. and Hawaii.

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5.  How will my car be picked up?
A:  We will arrange to have your vehicle towed away by a professionally licensed, bonded and insured towing company or you can drop-off yoru vehicle at one of our designated locations.

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6.  How long will it take to pick up my car?
A:  We will call you back shortly to schedule a free next-day pick-up appointment as long as we talk to you by 3pm.  If you need your car picked up sooner, please let us know as we are oftentimes able to accommodate rush orders as well.

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7.  Is my donation tax deductible?
A:  Yes, ADA is classified with the IRS as a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization which makes donations to ADA tax deductible to the full extent of the law.  Please check with a tax professional to determine what if any tax benefit you may receive from a tax deductible donation.

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8.  How does my tax deduction work?
A:  The IRS allows you to claim a tax deduction of the fair market value of your vehicle up to $500 or the gross sale of the vehicle, whichever is greater. If the gross sale is greater than $500, we will mail you a completed IRS tax form 1098-C with the gross sale amount.
 
For additional information, the IRS provides a Donor's Guide to Car Donations which sets forth the manner in which the IRS requires you to determine the value of your donated property.  Here is a link to IRS Publication 4303 — A Donor’s Guide to Car Donations.  You need Adobe Reader to view this file - click here to download the free Reader.
 
Please feel free to call us with any further questions you may have.

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9.  How can I contact you to schedule a pick up?
A: Please complete and submit our online donation form or call us toll-free seven days a week at 1-800-936-4361.

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