Donating a Super Beetle — from call to completion

“The vehicle is in excellent condition — there are no known problems or repairs needed!” When M called in to get her donation process underway, she knew what kind of care and attention her car deserved. We were right on board.

Kirsten, our trusty lead on just about everything around here, knew just what to do. First, she gathered the donor’s details. She then promptly reached out to our nearby auction agent. Within a week the rare Super Beetle was on the lot and ready for a little promotion.

A shout out to potential buyers and an auction later? Sold! For a hearty donation of $14,183.05!

The donor’s chosen charity was The Knowledge Network and it was just a matter of time for accounting to be complete. The gift was disbursed, and the donor was then issued their substantial tax receipt.

Your Beetle, Buick, Bronco, or busted-up BMW

Running or not, you can donate your car, van, truck, motorcycle, or SUV. It does need to have tires, and it needs to be intact. Beyond that? Well, if you’ve got it to give, we likely have an agent who wants it.

Donating a vehicle can be an emotional engagement. We get attached to our vehicles, right? My own family has donated a few vehicles over the years (you’ll find those stories sprinkled through the blog history here at Donate a Car Canada). Every time we gift a car or SUV to Inn From the Cold, or any other beloved charity, I feel a little pang of emotion. Our vehicles serve us well! Donating is one way to honour that emotional attachment.

How it works

Super Beetle, or super busted, the donation process is simple, quick, and free!

First, fill in our online form (just click or call 1-877-250-4904 and you’ll be done in minutes).

Next, watch your inbox for our email clearly outlining your process and next steps.

Then, wait for your phone to ring with a call from your supporting tow agent.

Lastly? Well, from there it’s all about your chosen charity receiving your gift, and you getting your tax receipt.

Expect exceptional and personalized donor support throughout your experience. You will be well advised about which re-sale or recycle process is underway. Furthermore, if there are delays in the efforts to re-sell your donated car, you’ll be kept informed. And we’re always an email or a phone call away.

We can’t wait to serve you and the charity you love in the months ahead!

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Beetle donors give – right across Canada

Scrap. Re-sale. Auction ready. We have seen ’em all! VW Beetle donors have been extending the legacy of their beloved cars for over two decades.

Donors share their runners and their non-runners. Our capable and caring agents sort us out with the best dollar they can reach, car-by-car. The charities you love? Well, they are the ones who benefit the most!

In the last few months,

• Kidney Cancer Canada received $589.75 from a Calgary VW Beetle donor.
• The BC SPCA took in $2499.80 in Nanaimo.
• Autism Ontario benefited with $350.00 in Kitchener.

We have other VW donors working with us this Spring, too!

A rare Beetle…just for the love of purple

Check out one of our previous punch buggy blog posts here. This guy now works for Donate a Car Canada!

Big or small, your car will help your cause

Donate a Car Canada is working from coast to coast to serve VW donors. And that, of course, is just a drop in the bucket! We work for your charity to process any car, truck, van, SUV, or motorcycle for donation. It can be a junker. Running and in pristine condition? We have caring and capable auction houses working for us in many major centres. Perhaps you are considering donating something that lands somewhere between a scrapper and a 5 star car? We can work with that, too!

The donation process is just so easy! You are minutes away from exceptional donor service and a free tow. Your charity choice? Choose any Canadian charity to receive your gift!

Not quite ready to donate? Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter! There you will get an overall feel for how we care for each other and our charities. This is a caring community, here to serve you.

One click and we will be at your service…

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The VW Beetle offered its final edition in 2019. Punch buggy aficionados find unique ways to honor this beloved icon. One of our previous donors, C. McDonald of Calgary, Alberta, put a little extra into his current car, a 1.6 Turbo, 2017 slug bug.

Transformation

Mr. McDonald’s original purchase was a forest green — interior and exterior. His first addition to the car (his second VW Beetle) was two 12″ subwoofers. Soon to follow: 18″ gold rims.

He quickly began dreaming up a paint job for his prized find. The paint job plans soon morphed into saving up for a vinyl wrap — front to back!

Out of this world

Considering many options (including a galaxy-spangled frunk — you know: the front-trunk), the owner settled on a
3m gloss deep space purple and hexis gloss and super chrome gold highlights. The gold highlights to some interior surfaces complement the earlier addition of the rims.

This wrap has a surreal effect! Is the car blue? Purple? Bronze? Copper? Green? Depending on the position of the sun, the quality of light, and your perspective, the color changes continuously.

Running with the big boys

This work of art was no small effort. Riley, of ZR Auto in Calgary, Alberta took personal pride in the work and attention to detailed quality. Accustomed to working on high-end vehicles, Riley worked his skills to beautiful effect. The result? Mr. McDonald’s punch buggy is a crowd stopper. It’s not unusual for this VW Beetle to stop passersby mid-step. Smart phones at the ready, its a sure thing that there are a lot of pics of this shifty little slug bug all over cyberspace.

If you’re in the Calgary area and looking for a unique addition to your ongoing game of Punch Buggy!, keep your eyes wide open for this 2017 purple…no, blue…make that copper VW Beetle!

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