Knowing the Industry

The Metal Monster | How we Value Your Recycle Donation

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  Recycle“How much will I get for my car?” That’s the first thing we want to know when we’re considering letting go of our four-wheeled-wonder, right? If you’ve had opportunity to speak with us, you know that we’ll ask a lot of questions to be sure that we’re carefully assessing the best process for your particular donation because, like you, we want the highest donation dollars possible. Continue reading "The Metal Monster | How we Value Your Recycle Donation" →

Your Donate Car | Local and Global Impact

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Your “Donate” car (around here that’s short for, “DAC car,” or “Donate a Car Canada car”) will be a source of support to the Canadian charity of your choice. Through resale and recycling, your gift will provide a monetary donation, making you part of the steady-on impact of everyday Canadians affecting extraordinary change. Continue reading "Your Donate Car | Local and Global Impact" →

Tax Time: Your Donation Tax Receipt

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Tax season is a busy time for Donate a Car Canada donors, charities, and supporting agents! If you are missing the tax receipt related to your 2014 (or earlier) vehicle donation through our program, connect with us via our toll free number, 1.877.250.4904, and we will reach out to your charity to have the receipt re-issued right away! Revenue Canada's website can help with many of the questions and concerns you have when filing your return this year. There you will find tips, guides, and cautions that will help with filing in your particular circumstances. Continue reading "Tax Time: Your Donation Tax Receipt" →

The Surprising Difference! Tax Receipt vs Donation Amount

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The Surprising Difference Between a Tax Receipt and a Vehicle Donation Amount By Dunia Noseda-Bonokoski   Tax ReceiptWhat if you got a tax receipt for $200.00  from the favorite charity that you donated your vehicle to, only to find out that they didn’t really get $200.00  but only got $40.00 dollars worth of the $200.00.  Wouldn’t that be a bit of a puzzle to figure out? Well it happens a lot and it can be a bit misleading if you don’t know that it is happening. Continue reading "The Surprising Difference! Tax Receipt vs Donation Amount" →

10 Myths About Tax Credits

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Tax season is soon upon us!

One of the things many of us don't know but should, is that Canada is one of the best places in the world to donate to charity when it comes to tax credits. Did you know you can claim up to 75% of your net income as charitable donations (of course with your Official Tax Receipts!), benefiting your tax return? Crazy hey? There aren't a whole lot of us who fit in that category, but the message is clear: Canadians who give reap the rewards! Continue reading "10 Myths About Tax Credits" →

It Takes A ‘Village’ to Retire Your Ride!

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Retire Your Ride   In 2011 we passed the 1 billion mark for cars on the planet. That's a lot of:    
  • metal
  • rubber
  • glass
  • fabric
  • emissions
  • storage
  • jobs
    • creation/production
    • oil
    • gas
    • repairs
  • progress
  • memories
  • recycling
Continue reading "It Takes A ‘Village’ to Retire Your Ride!" →

Team Work Makes the Dream Work!

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  One of the inspiring things about running any company, organization, charity or even a home, is that we cannot do it alone, whether we truly recognize it or not. Everything in life intertwines in some way or another, and sometimes it’s easy to forget that others factor in to our success, our processes and our lives. Continue reading "Team Work Makes the Dream Work!" →

Keeping it Green in the Recycling Industry

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RecyclingDonate a Car Canada is working hard to connect with ‘green’ recyclers in the Canadian auto recycling industry.

It is becoming more and more prevalent to ensure vehicles are disposed of properly. There is a lot of controversy around carbon footprints. What is left behind when a vehicle is no longer drivable? Moreover, what about the carbon footprint left behind in the manufacturing of our cars and trucks? Continue reading "Keeping it Green in the Recycling Industry" →

Tips for Avoiding Car Donation Scams

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In a day and age when we are continually warned to beware of donation scams, we want to encourage you to check us out. Feel completely confident in the process before submitting your car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle donation.

As members in good standing with the Better Business Bureau, we have been in business since 2005. We are proud to have sent hundreds of thousands of dollars to charities across Canada. Continue reading "Tips for Avoiding Car Donation Scams" →