Alberta mechanic shop sets the giving bar crazy-high!

We were first introduced to Erol’s Automotive way back in 2013 (or thereabouts). This well respected and steadily growing mechanic shop in Cochrane, Alberta initiated a relationship with a 1997 Ford Explorer. Their generous efforts have continued ever since!

Over the years this little shop has come across their share of done-in vehicles. Rather than weaseling money out of their customers on hopeless repairs, they consistently advise customers when a vehicle is ready to come off the road. Then they let them know that the option to donate is available! The result? Thousands of donations dollars for dozens of different charities!

That first donation (so long ago, now!) went to the Calgary Children’s Foundation. A Ford Taurus for a children’s hospice and a minivan for the Canadian Cancer Society quickly followed. Jettas, Civics, Sunfires, and Durangos have each raised hundreds of dollars for humane societies, a wolfdog sanctuary, and The War Amps!

Their private customers and company fleet clients have jumped on board. So much good has been done by this one shop in just a few short years!

Ten more…and counting

Richard Automotive is a small town mechanic shop that’s following Erol’s example. So small they don’t even have a website, they can’t be stopped from choosing an area seniors’ support centre and a big city mission as their charities of choice! They’re at ten vehicle donations so far — and they only discovered this giving option in 2025. Their generous practices don’t show any signs of slowin’ down in the years ahead.

Your local mechanic may not be aware that we can get unwanted vehicles removed from their yards. As with Erol’s and Richard’s, we can turn unfixables into giftables! Spread the word!

Clearing the clutter one car at a time

Whether you have a recycle-ready vehicle sitting in the driveway (or the back fourty), or you’ve discovered it’s beyond repair and left it sitting at the mechanic shop, we’re your crew!

Every vehicle counts! When you donate your van, truck, SUV, car, or motorcycle we will assess it for both re-sale and recycle value. Either way, your tow will be free. Your tax receipt will reflect the net proceeds from either process.

Your free tow typically occurs within 3-5 business days of us receiving your donation details. The tow agent will call you to schedule pick up timing that serves you best. They will give you direction regarding your keys and vehicle registration (we need that document to ensure a speedy and legal process). In many provinces you do not need to be present at tow time and can just go about your business while the agent takes care of everything for you. The exception to this is BC, where you need to be present to tend to the ICBC Transfer Form.

Check out our Google Maps reviews, or peruse our social media! You’ll find that vehicle donors are provided exceptional customer services on top of the satisfaction of doing something out of the ordinary. And you could be one of them! It’s good to do some Good together!

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Betty White’s legacy

One life’s Goodness is pretty tricky to measure. Who we are, unseen and in secret, is complex and sweet. Some of us shine so brightly on the tiny stage of an “ordinary” life. Others have a reach that inspires ten people…or ten thousand…or ten million.

What Betty White would wish to be truly known for will be the stuff of wondering for awhile. Her sparkle and sass are invitation to hope and irreverent joy. We’ll have the happy luck of being influenced by her just as long as we can click a “Watch Now” button on this viewing platform, or that.

We are so excited to share in her vibrant Generosity for a wee while longer! We’re here to come alongside you as you participate in the Betty White Challenge. How? By making it so-very-easy to donate your unused or unwanted vehicle on behalf of the animal cause of your choice! Watch our socials all week long to get a glimpse at the dozens of charities you can aid in honor of Betty.

Serving animal charities for over two decades

Canadians love (love!) their local shelters, humane societies, and SPCAs. We process hundreds of vehicle donations for cats, dogs, rabbits, and birds every year, all year long. In fact, our role in getting your vehicle donation dollars to charity has been a wonderful learning experience for us.

Who knew there were works like the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada and Little OinkBank Pig Sanctuary to give to? Or, have you heard of Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary? Did you know there’s a charity dedicated to Beagles in Newfoundland & Labrador? Beagle Paws is Canada’s largest Beagle Rescue organization. They have chapters in Alberta, Newfoundland, and on Vancouver Island.

The Toronto Humane Society vehicle donors have given$95,000.00 since THS partnered with us.

In 2021, forty-one (41!) car, truck, SUV, van, and motorcycle donors have selected the Winnipeg Humane Society for their gifts.

The BC SPCA and Regina Humane Society have received over $173,000.00 and $17,000.00 respectively from Canadian vehicle donations!

Betty may not have seen this coming?

Betty White may not have envisioned a legacy of car donations in her honor! How delighted we are that her laughing, joyful reach might extend to helping homeless, aging, vulnerable critters in this way.

Your animal care cause will be helped by your unused or unwanted car. We’ll turn your truck, SUV, van, or motorcycle into cash for those critters, too!

Your local shelter does not pay for this service in any way. Your tow will be free, and you’ll receive a tax receipt to claim next year. The donation form usually takes less than 10 minutes. You can do that online, or give us a call (1-877-250-4904). We’re here to serve.

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