It is a truly happy occasion for you…you have got a promotion in your job and your salary has been almost doubled. You love your old car but have now decided to purchase a new one. Your old car is in good condition and is a very special one since you have a lot of special memories attached to it. You do not feel like simply giving it away and you are looking for a suitable option. There is one great option available and that is car donation. Car donation may be termed as the practice of giving away unwanted automobiles to charity organizations. In the United States the donor enjoys a tax benefit while giving cars to charity.

The donated cars may either be used for a charitable cause or may be put up in an auction and sold. The proceeds that are received from the sale of the car are given to a charity organization. There are several charities which themselves run donation programs. Some of these charities have their own car lots for selling the donated cars or even have their donations processed through auto auction companies. There are also several processing companies which would collect the donated cars, sell them and provide the money to a charity selected by the donor. One of the reasons car donation has become increasingly popular is the tax deduction factor. One should make sure that the charity to which you are donating is a qualified one and tax deduction is possible. Car donation is a great option for an old car with the satisfaction of having done something good.