 Turn Your Unwanted Vehicle into a Contribution for Del Mar Shores Park
Bob & Crissy Fried found out how easy it was, and
TRIPLED their contribution.
Bob & Crissy live in the Ocean Pines neighborhood, and attended an event at Pat JaCoby's home to learn more about the Campaign for Del Mar Shores. They had an older model car gathering dust, and offered to donate it to the Shores. "We were able to receive a tax deduction for the full value of the car, and make a larger contribution than we might of been able to make in cash," says Bob. "In a down economy, it's great to find new ways to give to our community."
The Frieds were the first vehicle donors to the FDMP. "We contracted with Charitable Auto Resources because they have the best reputation and a number of San Diego non-profits work with them," notes FDMP president Joe Sullivan. The Frieds' car was picked up within two days of their call, and sold at auction within a few weeks.
"It's a win-win," adds Chrissy. "We no longer need to pay for insurance or registration for a car we are not driving, and the Friends receive the majority of the proceeds from the sale of the car by Charitable Auto Resources.
Donating
your
car
is
easy.
All
you
have
to
do
is
make
the
call
and
our
driver
will
pick
up
your
vehicle
from
your
home,
business
or
repair
shop.
Almost
all
cars
are
accepted
-
Even
if
your
car
has
engine
trouble
and/or
can't
pass
a
smog
test.
Same
day
service
is
available!
Your
donation
may
be
tax-deductible
(see
FAQ
below).
Donate
your
car
to
Friends
of
Del
Mar
Parks
today!
All
You Have To
Do is Make the
Call!
1-877-537-5277
Thinking
about selling
or trading in
your car, SUV,
boat or truck?
Donate it instead
and turn your
automobile into
a generous tax-deductible
contribution
for your community.
By
donating your
car you will get
rid of that unwanted
vehicle without
the hassle and
expense of trying
to sell it while
supporting our
children, families
and the future
of our community.
Plus, you maybe
eligible to receive
a tax deduction
for the sale price
of the donated
vehicle.
Donating
your car is fast
and easy and our
agents, Charitable
Auto Resources
will even pick
up the vehicle
at no expense
to you! Our arrangement
allows us to take
all cars, trucks,
boats and SUVs
-- whether or
not they are in
operating condition.
Here's
How It Works
All
you
need
is
a
clear
title,
and
we'll
take
care
of
the
rest,
including
free
vehicle
pick-up.
Once
your
vehicle
is
sold,
you'll
be
sent
a
receipt
for
your
tax
records,
and
the
sale
proceeds
will
be
donated
to
Friends
of
Del
Mar
Parks
in
your
name.
If
the
car
sells
for
less
than
$500.00,
the
receipt
given
when
the
car
is
picked
up
for
towing
is
your
tax
receipt.
If
the
car
is
sold
for
$500.00
or
more,
your
will
receive
a
thank
you
letter
from
Friends
of
Del
Mar
Parks
and
a
1098C
form.
To
learn more
about this
exciting program,
call
us toll free at
1-877-537-5277.
The
Friends of Del
Mar Parks has
teamed up with
an organization,
Charitable Auto
Resources, Inc.
(CARS), to accept
car donation
gifts.
Now,
you can make an
easy, hassle-free
gift of an unneeded
car, boat, truck
or SUV, get a
tax deduction
and know that
you are helping
a vital cause.
Why
Donate Your Car to Friends of
Del Mar Parks? It's
much easier to donate your car
than it is to sell it yourself.
Plus, you benefit by being able
to reduce your taxable income
when you itemize your taxes. Your
donation will support Friends
of Del Mar Parks' efforts to complete
the purchase of the 5.3 acre Del
Mar Shores Park for the greater
Del Mar community.
Does
Friends of Del Mar Parks Handle
Everything for Me? Friends
of Del Mar Parks has partnered
with a company called CARS (Charitable
Auto Resources, Inc.) based in
San Diego. Friends of Del Mar
Parks and CARS have a contractual
agreement to process all vehicle
donations. CARS is owned and operated
by a non-profit social service
agency that works with many public
broadcasting stations and other
non-profit organizations across
the country in outsourcing their
vehicle donation programs. Friends
of Del Mar Parks screened CARS
thoroughly and selected them from
among many organizations. They
have been chosen because of their
expertise, and all calls and issues
will ultimately be referred to
CARS.
What
Kinds of Vehicles are Accepted
for Donation? Many
types of vehicles are accepted,
including boats, motorcycles,
trucks, and cars. If you are uncertain
as to whether or not your vehicle
is eligible, please contact the
Friends of Del Mar Parks vehicle
donation program toll free at
1-877-537-5277.
What
does
Friends
of
Del
Mar
Parks
do
with
the
Donated
Vehicles? The
vehicles
are
sold
at
a
private
auction.
The
funds
from
vehicle
donations
are
used
to
support
Friends
of
Del
Mar
Parks
and
our
efforts
to
complete
the
$8.5
million
campaign
to
purchase
Del
Mar
Shores
Park
for
the
community.
Does
My Car Have to be Running to Qualify
for Donation? In
some cases we can take your car,
running or not. However, it must
have an engine and be towable.
If you are uncertain as to whether
your vehicle will qualify, please
call our customer service representative
toll free at 1-877-537-5277.
What
Paperwork Is Needed?The
only paperwork needed is a signed,
clear title. Have your title with
you when you call in your donation.
(Please note: a clear title indicates
the title is in the name of the
donor without a lien.).
What
If I Lost the Title? You
will need to get a duplicate title
and call us when you have received
it. We cannot pick up your vehicle
if you do not have the title.
Contact your state registry of
motor vehicles department to obtain
your title. Unfortunately neither
Friends of Del Mar Parks nor CARS
can help you with this.
What
If My Car Won't Pass the State
Inspection? We
can accept vehicles without a
state inspection sticker or current
registration as long as there
is clear title.
Do
I Need a Smog Certificate In Order
to Donate My Car? No.
What
If I Receive
Legal Notices
Relating to
My Vehicle? In
the rare event
that you receive
any notification
of a lien sale,
DMV action,
or other activity
related to your
donated vehicle,
please contact
us at 1-877-537-5277
for assistance.
In most cases,
you'll just
need to mail
it to CARS.
How
Does the New Vehicle Contribution
Law Effect My Tax Deduction? Donors
are no longer responsible for
determining the deductible value
of their donation. Instead,
they will receive IRS Form 1098-C,
Contributions of Motor Vehicles,
Boats, and Airplanes, if the
proceeds from the sale exceed
$500, stating the amount of
the gross proceeds from the
sale of the donated vehicle.
The amount listed on IRS Form
1098-C, Contributions of Motor
Vehicles, Boats, and Airplanes
will be the gross proceeds of
the deductible donation.
Will
I Get a Tax Receipt for My Donation? Yes,
our driver will issue a receipt
at the time of pick-up. This
is your final tax receipt unless
your vehicle sells for $500
or more. This initial acknowledgement
will indicate your name as well
as the year, make, model and
condition of the car you are
donating.
What
Can
I
Claim
as
a
Deduction? According
to
the
tax
law
effective
January
1,
2005,
if
the
claimed
value
of
the
donated
vehicle
exceeds
$500,
the
taxpayer
is
limited
to
the
gross
proceeds
of
the
sale.
An
IRS
Form
1098-C,
Contributions
of
Motor
Vehicles,
Boats,
and
Airplanes,
will
be
mailed
to
you
within
30
days
of
the
sale
stating
the
amount
of
gross
proceeds
received
from
your
car,
provided
your
vehicle
sold
for
more
than
$500.
This
will
be
your
tax
receipt
for
your
charitable
contribution.
How
is
the
Value
Determined
on
the
Vehicle
Donated?
The
value
is
determined
by
the
gross
proceeds
raised
from
the
sale
of
the
donated
vehicle.
You
no
longer
have the
burden
of
determining
the
value
yourself.
What
If My Car is Valued over $5000? Effective
January 1, 2005, you are no
longer required to have vehicles
appraised. The value you may
claim will be the amount of
gross proceeds received from
your vehicle.
How
Long Will it Take to Pick Up My
Vehicle?We
try to make donating your car
as simple and convenient as possible.
A towing company will contact
you within two to three business
days. Call our representatives
at 1-877-537-5277 or e-mail donations@charitableautoresources.com
to set up an appointment.
Do
I
Have
to
be
With
the
Vehicle
at
the
Time
of
Pick-Up? No.
Special
arrangements
can
be
made
by
calling
our
representative
at
1-877-537-5277. ¨
Do
I Pay for the Towing? No,
there is no charge to you for
the towing.
I
Donated My Vehicle Several Weeks
Ago and have Not Heard What It
Sold For. How Can I Find Out? Call
our representatives at 1-877-537-5277,
and they will inform you where
your vehicle is in the selling
process. Keep in mind that the
entire auction process and paperwork
completion could take several
weeks. But a phone call to our
representatives will provide you
with the information you need,
especially at tax time.
Start
Your Car Donation
Today! Call
us at 1-877-537-5277.
Add
your contribution to
the thousands
of caring citizens
and supporters
who are investing
in the future
of our community.
For
more information,
contact us:
Friends
of Del Mar Parks
P.O.
Box 562, Del
Mar, CA 92014
858-481-4201
Tax
ID# 26-3194220
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