Auctioneer a blend of magic and motivation

When vehicles are donated through the Donate a Car Canada program, they are either re-sold, or recycled.

The re-sale process is always managed as-is and to the highest bidder. Sometimes that means our agents are working the phones and spreading the word about a sale-ready car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle. They may even be promoting an RV or a boat!

Often, re-selling happens at a regional auction house. What happens at a car auction? The auctioneer (the person calling the sale) is at the heart of this endeavor. Their magic can happen right at the yard with interested buyers on scene to proffer a bid. More and more, online bidding is opening up the field for even more interested buyers.

Curious to hear how that may play out? We’ve just had an exciting Charity Car Auction! If you’ve been following along you know that a Calgary group of dealerships donated four classic vehicles for the Canadian Red Cross. Here’s just a taste of how that all came together.

Auctioneer brings it all home for donor’s charity of choice

Click on each of the following. ‘Give a listen to what happens at a car auction when a vehicle goes up on the block:

1968 Suzuki Cobra T500

1989 Jaguar SJX Convertible

1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne

1966 Ford Thunderbird

What happens at a car auction if I donate my vehicle?

Your first step toward auction is our online donation form. This will take you less than 10 minutes to fill in:

Based on the information you provide, we will determine how best to process your donated vehicle. If it is in driveable condition, with reasonable mileage, and lookin’ good, we may assign it to auction.

Then, just sit back and wait for your confirmation email (with lots of goodies about your tow agent). The agent (either a local auction house, area recycler, or other re-sale agent) will call you to make pick-up arrangements that suit you best.

What happens at the car auction is a matter of time and process. The agent will assign your donated vehicle to the sale day they deem most likely to see the highest sale return.

They may promote your vehicle on their website, or spread the word in other ways.

You may have the opportunity to follow along online.

On sale day your donated car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle will be put up for bids, as-is, to the highest bidder. The auction house awaits and processes payment from the buyer. They then send the net proceeds to our accounting department here at Donate a Car Canada.

What about my tax receipt?

From there it’s just a matter of time until we disburse your gift to your charity. You can select any Canadian charity as your car donation recipient. You read that right: ANY charity in Canada can receive your vehicle donation proceeds!

Once we have payment from our agent, we disburse your gift. Your tax receipt is issued via our partnering program, CanadaHelps. This typically happens within one to two weeks of your charity receiving their donation. Tax receipts are emailed. If there is ever any issue opening the receipt, or if it is misplaced, we can simply and quickly have a new copy re-issued!

‘More questions about what happens at a car auction? We’re here to answer all we can. We can’t wait to work with you in bringing a valuable donation for the cause you love!

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Charity car auction to showcase four classics

When Jack Carter Group of dealerships reached out to say they had not one, not two, but FOUR unique auction-ready vehicles for donation, we were over the moon!

Any vehicle donated through Donate a Car Canada is considered for re-sale. Wherever possible, we send your donated van, car, SUV, truck, or motorcycle through auction. Whether you are an individual donor, a business owner donating a fleet, or a car dealership supporting a cause, vehicle donations are simple, quick, free, and so generous!

Like so many Canadians, the crew at the Jack Carter Group have been moved by this summer’s wildfire crisis in Canada. They wanted to make a difference doing what they know best: cars! It was of utmost importance to their team that the proceeds from their donated vehicles go to the cause they all care about so much, the Canadian Red Cross.

The cars

’66, ’68, ’72, ’89 | Charity Car Auction making magic with four special numbers

Auction-ready and just so pretty! Jack Carter Chevrolet Buick GMC Ltd. is donating four absolute beauties on behalf of Canadian Red Cross wildfire appeals.

Soon to be up for sale at Regal Auctions in Calgary, Alberta (with helpful condition notes from the car dealership):

First on the list, a 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne Super: “Restoration complete about 15 years ago – about 30,000 miles after restoration. Fully maintained and driveable. A binder with pics etc is available for reference. This vehicle has been fully restored…”

Then, a 1989 Jaguar XJ12 makes the roster: “The XJ12 Cabriolet was reserved for only the wealthiest, discerning buyers and this is a good one. With only approx 40,000 original miles, it is in beautiful original condition and looks every bit the part a Jag should. Having just had and extensive service it is reliable and ready.”

Not to be outdone, a 1966 Ford T Bird: “Fully restored in 2014 with an appraisal done at that time. Really unique vehicle in great condition. Perfect for a vintage car collector.”

And last, but certainly not least, a 1968 Suzuki Cobra T500: “Two stroke Bike, low km but may have been rolled over.”

The Cause

It’s your car, your charity of choice here at Donate a Car Canada. For the Jack Carter Group it was important that the funds from each donated vehicle be specified to different affected regions through the Canadian Red Cross. Wildfire relief is needed in several provinces this year. For that reason, each sale will have unique impact:

That zazzy Suzuki Cobra will be sold to build the St. Mary’s River wildfire appeal.

Then, the Shushwap, BC 2023 fire appeal will be helped by the sale of the Jag.

What better way to honour that ol’ T-Bird than by sending the sale proceeds to the Yellowknife, NWT wildfire appeal?

And the proceeds from that 1972 Chevrolet Cheyenne? Much needed donation dollars will be sent to the Kelowna appeal.

October 14, 2023 is sale day!

UPDATE! Today at 11:00 am MST! WATCH IT LIVE HERE: Regal Auctions Ltd. Excited to follow along with this inspiring story of generosity, curiosity, and car-loving-fun? Follow our Donate a Car Canada socials! You can explore the dealership and auction house feeds to stay with the buzz, too.

Inspired to make your own donation?

Click or call today! We would love to work with you on raising a valuable donation for the charity you love. Your vehicle (running, or not)  can be recycled or re-sold for any Canadian charity. 

First, fill in your online donation form (this takes less than 10 minutes).

Then, watch your inbox for an email outlining next steps. Next, you’ll receive a phone call from your supporting tow agent to arrange your free tow. 

Finally, it’s just a matter of waiting for your tax receipt!

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