Knowing the Industry

Big Change | Small Change | It All Adds Up

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference
As we point our hearts and minds toward a hopeful new year, we do it in the happy knowledge that we are all in this together. Big vehicle, or small vehicle, your sacrifice matters. Huge charity, or  growing charity, your gift helps. Big change re-sale dollars, standard scrap return, every dollar added makes a difference! Continue reading "Big Change | Small Change | It All Adds Up" →

’97 Dodge Ram Not Quite Scrap

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference
Pick N Pull The Dodge Ram was a member of the family. A trip to the local scrap yard just wasn’t an option when it came time to having the truck taken off the road. Yacht rails on the truck were our first clue that the donated ‘97 Dodge had stories to tell! Continue reading "’97 Dodge Ram Not Quite Scrap" →

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! We do this to be sure that we’re carefully assessing the best process for your particular donation. Like you, we want the highest donation dollars possible. Here's how things go when we recycle or re-sell your donated vehicle: Continue reading "The Metal Monster | How we Value Your Recycle Donation" →

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 vehicle donation through our program, no problem! Connect with us via our toll free number: 1.877.250.4904. Or, simply email us via your donation file. We will have a re-issue sent to the email address we have on file right away. Here's more on how your vehicle donation (to ANY Canadian charity) can affect you at tax time... Continue reading "Tax Time: Your Donation Tax Receipt" →

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" →

Keeping it Green in the Recycling Industry

Posted by Sandra on in Knowing the Industry

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

Posted by Sandra on in Knowing the Industry

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" →