S.C weighs in on her 15 year-old friend

The first thing our SPCA Monteregie donor wished us to know was that she was the first and only owner of her Patriot. “I purchased it brand new in Edmonton Alberta for $26,000…The engine is great and the transmission also.”

The trusty old Jeep had served S.C. well and there was a list of wear-and-tear items to consider:

The four wheel drive was khaput, and the brakes were seized. The ol’ girl had been sitting for about half a year. A combination of dangling wires and rusty spots had her ready for her last ride.

Nonetheless, “I loved my jeep,” wrote S.C., “and so I decided that maybe an organization could…use it.”

A free tow and trip to the recycler and, Yes! The SPCA is all set to make good use of every donation dollar raised!

Praise for the Jeep

S.C. and her Patriot are part of a huge community of Jeep owners who love to donate. The Grand Cherokee is another model we see many of. Those trusty and long-lasting vehicles serve well. Even after they’re not drivable!

We’ve seen them roll through in all kinds of condition. Some get processed as recycle-ready (they’ve finally given their last chug). Many are re-sold at auction for higher donation amounts. Jeeps re-sell well. This is good for the donor and for the charity they’ve chosen.

Just Jeeps

If you’re a fan of this vehicle make, you may want to spend some time following Jerry Dadoun. He’s the author of JustJeeps.

In Jeep Parts: 75 Years Great Years of the Jeep he writes, “For 75 years, Jeep has managed to do what many manufacturers only dream of: produce iconic products that boast of utilitarian toughness while at the same time adapting to meet the needs of today in order to remain relevant. It is fair to argue that the first Jeeps were the pioneers of the SUV.”

Think Vintage, Think the 1975 Super Jeep is a nod to a rare find, “This is what happened: in the seventies, the American Motors Corporation sold the CJ-5 with alloy wheels. However, there arose complications with the supplier of the wheels, and this led to a temporary shortage. With or without the supplier, the production of the cars had to go on. Plan B was to use different wheels. The good news was that during this period there was a surplus of steel wheels that could be used. The downside of steel wheels was that they were ‘lesser’ wheels compared to the alloy wheels. What the manufacturers need to do was incentivize the buyers to go for this model regardless of the steel wheels-and hence an idea was born to offer unique paint jobs with matching interiors.

AMC was able to manufacture only 300 of the CJ-5 before a new shipment of the alloy for the wheels came in. That meant there were only 300 available ‘special edition’ jeeps that jeep lovers could buy. And as earlier mentioned, rarity breeds desire for possession. Out of the 300 Super Jeeps, very few are left today. And you can bet that most of those left are not really in immaculate condition.”

Donation ready?

Rarity, or run-of-the-mill, your Jeep can make a difference for the cause you love. If your hard working Jeep is ready for it’s end of life processing, or if you’re upgrading and just need someone to take care of the re-sale on your current vehicle, we can help!

Like S.C., you will have a simple, quick, and so rewarding experience. You can expect excellent (and happy!) customer service. Whether you call or click, the tow is always free. You can give to any charity in Canada, too!

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From longing glance to legacy

If you’re a Jeep Cherokee owner you know how hard it is to let go. Your Jeep-of-choice may be a Patriot, a Liberty, or a Compass. Whatever your model, we know it’s hard to part with these ol’ things. Why? Because most of the ones rolling through Donate a Car Canada are ready for the long sleep!

Monthly, we process the favorites by recycling or re-selling them for charity. Each donor chooses the charity they care about. That charity receives the monies earned from the scrapping or re-sale of the vehicle.

We love extending the legacy of beloved vehicles this way! When a 4-wheeled wonder has taken you across the country, you don’t want to say goodbye. You’ve hauled your kids and critters and camping gear in that trusty unit. Is it really time to give it up?

Just one more round of repairs?

You gaze at that hard-working Jeep Cherokee, eyes misting over. Rust? What rust?! You’ve just invested a few hundred to spruce her up for Spring…only to learn that it’ll take a few hundred more to keep it roadworthy.

It’s time to consider letting it go. But not for nothing! No, not without contributing one more thing, one last time. Instead of investing more hard-earned cash into your road companion, turn it into dollars and cents for charity.

Real-time, real-money, right now

As we speak, Jeep Cherokee, Liberty, Compass, Patriot, and Grand Cherokee owners like you are donating. We will be helping no less than 15 unique organizations this month. ‘Groups like the CMHA, Diabetes Canada, and Epilepsy Canada. A regional Make-A-Wish Foundation will benefit. Tiny charities and national organizations alike are chosen. How much will they receive? Anywhere from $100.00 – $6,000.00.

Every Jeep Cherokee (and all of the others in the family) is assessed on its own merits. Many units will be scrapped. Their owners have loved them and those engines are done right in! Some will be re-sold, as-is, to the highest bidder.

If you’ve stayed with me this far and you’re considering this option, give us a call at 1-877-250-4904. We can talk hopeful facts about your vehicle. When you proceed with donating things thrum along smoothly. You’ll get a call to arrange pick-up timing. Then we’ll do all of the paperwork to ensure your charity gets their donation. You’ll get a tax receipt from them within 4 – 6 weeks of the gift being disbursed.

We can make parting with that beautiful Jeep so much more sweet than bitter. We look forward to hearing from you!

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