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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 (exceptions include older vehicles whose value
would not offset the cost of towing). 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 1-800-232-6570 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.
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6. How long will
it take to pick up my car?
A: We will arrange for a towing company to contact
you via telephone within three to four business days
at the latest. 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.
However, individual tax situations vary so 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, the taxpayer, to claim
a tax deduction of (a) the value of your vehicle up
to $500 or (b) if we sell the vehicle for more than
$500 we will mail you a postcard with that value for
your tax purposes.
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 contact 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 1-800-232-6570.
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