Connecticut Used Vehicle Donations

Donating an unwanted car in Connecticut is now a regular occurrence, as even more charitable organizations throughout Connecticut have charitable used car donation programs. Many charities will welcome an old vehicle even if it doesn't run. Some car donation programs however will accept vehicles in running or decent shape. When deciding to donate an old car or truck in Connecticut, you will want to contact the closest branch of your chosen non-profit organization to learn the types of vehicles the organization is looking for.

Several charities in CT outsource car donations to third party vehicle donation firms. These firms handle all of the duties of the vehicle donation process. The auto donation company will then provide a check to the non-profit after taking their expenses. Some larger organizations run an in house car donation program. Whether you decide to donate your old car to a charity which works with a vehicle donation company, or has its own vehicle donation department, you need to find out what percentage of the gross proceeds is used for helping the charitable cause. You may also want to get data on what amount of funds are used to help those in Connecticut if this is important to you.

Select a City to Donate Your Car in Connecticut

• Berlin
• Bridgeport
• Bristol
• Brooklyn
• Enfield
• Hamden
• Hartford
• Milford
• Naugatuck
• New Haven
• Newington
• North Branford
• Plainville
• Somers
• Waterbury

If your city is not shown in the list above, you need to choose the the nearest city to you. Most charities with car donation programs will send a tow truck to get your car or truck for free, even if it is a long ways away.

Donate an Old Vehicle - Connecticut

Connecticut is home to many not-for-profit organizations which provide auto donation programs that help neighborhood non-profits inCT. Many individuals of Connecticut, feel this is their primary goal when donating a used car. When you are trying to help a charitable organization in your area, you will want to get a hold of the closest location on the phone to check if the car you donate provides funds for a local office within CT.

Car Donation Charities in Connecticut

• American Cancer Society Cars for a Cure
  1-888-227-5500
  Donating your old car or truck to Cars for a Cure will help fund cancer research, education, as well as patient services programs.
• Ronald McDonald House Charities
  1-855-227-7435
  The mission of RMHC is to create, find and support programs that directly improve the health and well being of children.
• Purple Heart Foundation
  1-888-414-4483
  The Purple Heart Foundation works to help veterans whenever they need help. Your car donation will serve these veterans as they have served our country.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters
  1-800-710-9145
  Big Brothers Big Sisters Cars for Kids Sake helps raise funds to continue their mission to provide children facing adversity with role models that change their lives for the better.

Donated Automobile Tax Deduction - Connecticut

When you decide to donate a non-running car in Connecticut, you will be able to take a tax deduction for the price the car or other vehicle sells for at auction. If the charity auctions the donated car for more than $500, you should get a tax form which permits you to make a deduction of the selling price of your car on your tax return. If the donated car, truck, SUV, or other vehicle sells for less than $500, the IRS will allow you to determine the fair market value on your own. The fair market value can be described as the amount a person would give to buy the auto. When donating an old car or truck in Connecticut, it can be thought of as a mutually profitable opportunity for both the charitable organization and yourself. You get rid of the unwanted vehicle. You also get to take a tax deduction. Your chosen non-profit gets a check for your unwanted car and has the funds to continue the charitable goals.