Donate Used Cars in Houston, TX

There comes a time in every car's life when the brakes no longer brake, the steering wheel no longer turns, and the engine makes sounds that seem to indicate an impending explosion. When a car, truck, or van reaches this stage in its long and dutiful career, its time to donate it. Dealerships won't pay for irreparably damaged vehicles, and donations allow for significant tax deductions.

Houston, Texas has a plethora of places where vehicle donations are accepted, and even valued. Each company will give you a receipts to use for your tax deductions, and in some cases, you are offered gift certificates as additional thank-yous for your donation. The process is typically easy and painless, and most organizations offer free towing services for cars that don't run or are not safe for the road. Several companies in Houston offer this free towing services for any car in the 48 contiguous states.

When donating your car, make sure that you bring the proper paperwork so that the transaction profresses smoothly. Most companies require:

~ A valid Drivers' License from the state in which the car is registered.
~ A valid title and signatures from every name listed on the title.
~ A Copy of the vehicle's current registration.

Some organizations do not require the registration, but do need to see the first two items on the list.

One of the largest organizations in the Houston area is located at 2520 Main St. With this organization, you can donate to a specific charity, and they do the work for you. This is organized through the Child Abuse Hotline, and proceeds to go that charity. If you call 1.800.531.8610, they will take down your information and schedule a pick-up of your car and its title. After the pick-up is verified, they will send you a tax deduction receipt.

Its really that simple!

There are other locations at 2101 San Jacinto St , 815 Houston Ave, 7777 Katy Fwy, and 11311 Gulf Fwy Houston. You can contact them through e-mail at cardonation@thechildabusehotline.com, or call the number listed above. They are available seven days a week to discuss your donation, and again, the proceeds to go charity.

Another location in the Houston area is called Donate A Car, and can be found on the Internet at www.donateacar.com. This organization allows you to choose the charity for which you would like to donate your vehicle. They also schedule free towing for your vehicle, and require the proper paperwork. Donate A Car also accepts RV's, boats, trailers, and motorcycles.

To contact this organization, just visit www.donateacar.com, or you can call toll free at 1.800.237.5714. Their website offers a downloadable form for IRS tax deductions, and an online contact form where you can tell them about your vehicle. Donate A Car will pick up your vehicle no matter where it is - as long as its inside the United States - and they will also issue a tax deduction receipt.

When you cannot, in good conscience, sell your car to a private party or to a dealership, donations are often the way to go. Performing a good deed for various charities and receiving your tax deduction is an excellent method of recouping your losses and helping your community.