Tag: auction

“Can I get $11,500?” | What happens at a car auction?

Posted by Sandra on in Blog, Knowing the Industry, Making a Difference

This weekend's charity car auction was a great ride! Curious about what happens at a car auction? Listen to one Alberta auctioneer give it his all to raise funds for charity!

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It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
Recycle Your RideI have said for a couple of years that I don't know what I'll do when I have to let go of my beloved car. I still don't. It was involved in a hit & run last week and I just found out it's a total loss. I'm now face-to-face with what the words "recycle your ride" really mean on a personal level! Continue reading "It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires" →

Donate My Car, My Precious Car?!

Posted by Sandra on in Making a Difference
“Donate my car? I taught my kids how to drive in this car. It has so many memories and it has been so good to us, how can we possibly part with it?” These and many other emotions are often voiced to our donor care team when Donate my cara vehicle with sentimental value is donated. It’s no surprise that when a vehicle has been part of the family for many years it can be a bit of a process to let it go. It usually carries with it the hope that someone else will have similar attachment to it, or see the value that it brings because of the memories and service it has provided. Continue reading "Donate My Car, My Precious Car?!" →