A lot of people do not realize it but you can either donate your automobile outright or you can act as the middleman and sell your used car and donate the proceeds to charity. One of the advantages to going this route is if you can decide how much you want to donate to charity, or even which charity to donate to – while many large charities have automobile donation programs, your favorite local charity may not. In this case, you can still make your donation count and here’s how:

Suppose your car sells for $1000 – you can donate half of that amount to the charity of your choice and keep the proceeds for the other half for a rainy day. If you choose to go this route, you can do the research to find a buyer, or you can consult a national service like Buy My Wreck. This company will make an offer based on the year, make, model and condition of your vehicle, schedule a time and date for pickup, and many times, you can get cash for your junk car on the spot. You can take your proceeds and donate a portion of it to your favorite charity.

The process is easy and it only takes you a few minutes to get started. By calling or answering a few simple questions about the car online you will know how much money you’ll get before anyone comes out. Your junk car will net you some cash. Chances are you wouldn’t be able to get much of a trade-in value at your local dealership anyway. This is the best way to get the most out of your car. Don’t let it rot away or watch as the elements rip it to shreds. Get your car out of the way and earn some easy cash.