Is it time you replaced your vehicle? Is your car spending too much time in the shop? Or perhaps you’re simply in the market for an upgrade. You can improve your mobile office with an updated GPS and a superior sound system for calls to clients and for listening to the kids’ playlists during carpool.

Or it’s possible you want to pass on a gas-guzzler and downsize to a greener car, like a hybrid or electric vehicle.

If you normally do a dealer trade-in or call CarMax, may not be aware of the drawbacks. Both of those only get you 30-40% of your vehicle’s value, but donate your car in La Canada Flintridge and you get a tax deduction for 100% of the sale price!

When you donate a car to charity there are benefits to both you and to others as well. It’s a method of getting money to your favorite charity, plus another individual gets a car to drive, while you collect the tax benefit. Pick any 501(c)(3) and they get a nice check! You likely have non-profit groups you already support. Maybe it’s your kids’ school or your house of worship. Do you need help picking a non-profit? We have dozens of charities to suggest, or let us know if you’d like us to begin a partnership with one of your connections.

Still not sure if it’s for you? See what CPAs are saying about donating a vehicle, and some of our car donation reviews.