Donate Junk Car With Title. At best, you might be able to donate the car as a junk vehicle, and it can be sold off as parts, but that won’t do as much good for the charity or your tax return. No hassle and no hidden costs!
3 select a charity select a charity to donate the vehicle to, if the deceased owner's will did not already specify. Wheels for wishes makes the junk or donation process fast and easy for you. Steps to donate a car to charity 1.
Not all charities are truely nonprofit and to make matters more confusing not all charities are equipped to deal with vehicle donations themselves.
A car title isn't necessary as long as you're the registered owner or official inheritor, and the organization will have you fill out paperwork to obtain the title. Usually the dmv will need the executor to fill out a form and mail it in along with a photocopy of the car title and a certified copy of the probate document. Not only will you receive a tax break, but you’ll be making a positive impact on your nonprofit. However, a donation may not be acceptable if you don’t have a copy of the vehicle’s title.