West Coast generosity

Jack (not his real name; all names are changed to protect donor confidentiality) wrote in to say, “My Honda has a scrape on the passenger side, but fairly minor. Otherwise there are spots where the paint is flaking, but does not affect running condition. It had a recent oil change, has been serviced regularly.” The mileage was moderate and it was clear the little white car was a great candidate for auction.

There was an extra layer of meaning to Jack’s generosity: he wished to donate to an environmental charity. The charity of choice? The David Suzuki Foundation. And, Wow! Did the DSF ever get a boost to their efforts!

Jack’s Honda was auctioned off in a charity vehicle auction for a gift of $11,855.92!

Every car counts

Not every donated vehicle can be re-sold. In fact, recycle-ready vehicles count for the majority of donations here at Donate a Car Canada. Generosity expressed through rusted out or broken down cars is no less impactful than the big sale outcomes. Every month, dozens of charities benefit from donors who care so much for the wellbeing of those organizations.

One such donor was Jim. He was engaged and excited about honouring his late wife through vehicle donation. When he reached out to donate her vehicle he noted, “My wife passed away two years ago and I know that donating her Jeep was what she wanted. The Odometer number is correct – 337,000! ‘Bertha’ was a beast and my wife could drive her through anything!!

Bertha still runs fine but like any old Jeep she leaks a bit of oil and her brakes are starting to go. Rusted front fender and door scratches and a cracked windshield, but there’s a recently new roof (soft top) and Goodyear Wrangler tires with a ton of mileage left. That being said, ol’ Bertha could be pirated for the above and a good mechanic would love to have a shot at her! 5 speed stick with 4 wheel drive option and heaven help anything that ever hit her solid steel fenders!! If recycled is the best (or only) option that’s fine. It’s where the funds would be going that’s important. My wife was a huge supporter of our military and first responders, particularly the issue many have with PTSD. I know that this is the right thing to honour her memory.“

Bertha was recycled for a donation to Jim’s wife-honouring charity of choice, Wounded Warriors Canada.

The business end of generosity

Sometimes business gets personal! Vehicle donations from Canadian businesses are a unique privilege to process. One Alberta construction crew donated their re-sale ready minivan for a $1,150.10 for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. The owner/donor wrote, “My experience with Donate a car Canada was positive. I would not hesitate to recommend your services. Thank you again for a great experience.”

A custom home builder donated a company truck for a local faith community. More recently, an elevator repair company’s Ford Fiesta raised a donation for the local food bank.

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Fleet vehicle donation extraordinaire!

Twenty-two. You read that right: 22! The generosity of one BC company has set a new standard for fleet vehicle donation.

But let’s not forget about those who came before. Every single vehicle donation counts. Every month we see generous companies donating a car here, a quirky van there. Each one ensures a monetary gift to the company’s charity of choice.

Back in 2021, Heritage Office Furnishings rolled on to the scene with humility and flare, both!

Then, in March of 2022, My Tech Guys’ fleet vehicle donation of three S-Cargo units and one Alto (I mean…how fabulous are those cars?) meant big dollars for their chosen charity. The company wished to extend the legacy of zip and pizzazz that their “fleet of oddball vehicles packed to the brim with tech tools” had provided their crews.

And here we are today with a new company donation of 22 units for one very lucky charity!

The who, the what, and the wow

Imagine our delighted our surprise when we received a call from the now defunct company, The Vancouver Trolley Company informing us of their wish do good in a very big way.

Readying to close their doors, they had a yard to clear. Up for donation:

Prevost, Freightliner, Trolley, and cargo buses. Twenty-one such buses, to be clear! Seating a few to a few dozen passengers, these units had served their time. Some running, others done-in, each bus was assessed on its own merit for auction sale.

What a process it was to get these units cleared out of the yard and then sold! And how outstandingly generous the outcome for one Canadian charity.

Fleet vehicle donation math

I did a little math on this particular fleet vehicle donation cluster. Some units were down to the nubbins and ready for recycling. When donated vehicles are recycled it’s all about curb weight and balancing costs. A few of VTC’s buses in this condition brought in just a couple of hundred dollars each.

On the other hand, some Prevost and Freightliner units had some miles left to give. Going up for bids at auction, donations of $2,000.00, $4,000.00, $5,000.00+ were secured!

The cherry on top of this company giving Sundae

One vehicle in the mix of this enormous donation was not like the others. A “small” unit by comparison, the VTC also donated a Chevy Silverado. This brought their donation total to twenty-two vehicles in one go.

This one unit brought in a few sturdy bids, indeed! Over $6,000.00 was added to the mix for this still-truckin’ truck.

The charity at the heart of it all | The VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation

The Vancouver Trolley Company chose to send each of their donation outcomes to one charity. They opted to give locally, serving close to home as ever before.

The VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation was the happy recipient of just under $30,000.00 in fleet vehicle donation money!

My company is ready to clear the yard, too!

If your company mission lines up with the likes of these folks, let’s work together!

First, give us a call at 1-877-250-4904. Let us know the scope of your donation hopes. This will give us a chance to be sure we can serve you with excellence.

Once we’ve had that conversation we will ensure that there is an individual donation form in place for each of your units. These will include the year, make/model, and VIN for each vehicle. This allows you to log a clear paper trail in your company files.

Next, you’ll simply await contact from our supporting agents. These are the crews that will serve you with your free tows.

And finally, once each vehicle is either re-sold or recycled on your behalf, your gifts will be disbursed to the charity or charities that you choose to gift. Some of our fleet vehicle donation companies select just one charity to receive all gifts. Others like to spread the love around a little; many choose a different organization for every vehicle.

We’re at-the-ready to take care of the nitty-gritty details on this. Reach out today!

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