Lost car rescue is all about turning “unwanted” into “invaluable”

Sometimes that old scrapper feels like a lost cause. That old jalopy that’s been sitting out in the back lane? Whipper snippin’ around it, one summer after another, can get old. Shoveling it out of the latest snow fall gets a little tiresome. The car we loved (sometimes) needs a rescue.

Every vehicle has a story. You can extend the legacy of your beloved (but unused/unwanted) car, truck, van, or SUV by donating it for ANY charity in Canada!

Thinking of donating a scrap car?

Every vehicle donation is considered for re-sale and recycle.

So, our starting place when we see your SUV particulars is an assessment of age, condition, make, and model. We pay careful attention to your vehicle notes and use them to guide us in our determination of best process for your Jeep, junker, or Jaguar.

If it is auction-ready we’ll set you up with free transport to auction. There it will be sold as-is to the highest bidder.

If your vehicle is not quite the right fit for your local auction house we may assign it to a re-sale/recycle agent. These capable crews will assess the car when they have it on their yard and determine if they’ll be able to find a buyer, or if they need to pay out a recycle amount.

And if you are donating a scrapper it’s as simple as any of the above. Your free tow will ensure your junker gets to the agent’s lot and they’ll pay us the going rate for recycling in your region.

A bit more about the recycle process

Here at Donate a Car Canada we have been fortunate. Our agents, despite a metal market that ebbs and flows and ebbs again, ensure that our charities receive a donation for every donated vehicle.

We often hear the words, “My tires alone are worth more than what you’re offering!” How we appreciate the cost of tires! When you and I put new tires on our vehicles it costs us several hundreds of dollars. Unfortunately, that rubber just doesn’t hold its value once a car is ready to recycle.

Recycle agents and scrap yards cover their own costs in different ways. Some will sell individual parts. Some make their largest return on the metal that the car is made of. Others are able to fix and re-sell vehicles. Whatever the case, our agents pay us out at what the market will afford based on their own initial investment in transport, vehicle breakdown, and administrative costs.

Scrap car donation outcomes: those dollars add up!

Despite the ups and downs in the market, thanks to our cooperating agents and conservative budgeting on our side, our charities continue to benefit through our program. Your lost car rescue gift is added to the next…and to the next…and to the one after that, too! Your charity of choice won’t take that for granted, and they’ll put your gift to great work!

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The Knowledge Network donors give big

The Knowledge Network entertains, educates, and challenges us — and the charity’s donors are quick to show their thanks! We first wrote about them way back in 2015. At the time an RV donation in Langley earned a donation of over $3000.00!

Donors continue to gift them, and we have some exciting stories — old and new — to share!Funded by an annual operating grant from the provincial government and donations from loyal viewers, The Knowledge Network offers commercial-free creative documentaries, arts and culture, drama and children’s programs from Canada and around the world. Through the commissioning of broadcast and digital interactive content, it also plays a vital role in supporting the independent production community in British Columbia.

You can read more about their programming and engaging ideas via the K: Magazine.

An old story, but such a good one!

The magazine is where you’ll find one of our long-ago donor stories. ‘Back in 2015, we were excited to reprint the following with permission from our donor, Peter, and the Knowledge Network. Read on to learn more about how a change in driving preference resulted in new freedom for Peter, and a gift of over $4000.00 to his charity of choice!

But wait! There’s more!

The Knowledge Network receives car, truck, and van donations ongoing. This past summer and early fall have been a good stretch for them. We’re currently processing almost a dozen active gifts for them. Motocycles included! And their loyal donors are willing to spread this particular knowledge…

Acura donor earns $4,674.88 for TKN!

Here’s what she had to say,

“I have been impressed by how smoothly this process has gone. You replied

more promptly than I expected, you kept me informed. The tow truck driver

kept me informed of delays.

Well done!

It has been a real pleasure working with you.”

’06 scrapper gifted on behalf of TKN brings a little luv, too:

“‘Want to let you know that our donation experience was extremely convenient

and seamless. The towing company was prompt and helpful, called ahead and

collected the vehicle without a problem The whole experience couldn’t have

been easier.

Thank-you.”

“Perfectly drivable” and ready to auction ’08 Elantra adds to the mix

In June we were happy to agree with our Hyundai donor. Despite the car’s age, his Elantra rolled through auction and drew a donation outcome of $1,077.55 for the charity!

Is TKN your heart-and-mind work?

Donating a vehicle is so easy! Our donation form takes less than 10 minutes to complete. You can do this online (just click the big red button below). You can also call in to 1-877-250-4904. We’re happy to help!

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