How Vehicles For Recovery Works

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  • Car donations are processed by Advanced Remarketing Services, Inc, Hanley Center's authorized national agent.
  • All types of vehicles are accepted. You can donate automobiles, trucks, RVs, boats, airplanes, farm and even construction equipment.
  • Donors provide information and answer questions about the vehicle they wish to donate, including the make, model, vehicle identification number (VIN#) and current mileage.
  • Most whole vehicles with proper title information are accepted, unless the costs of processing and towing fees exceed the auction value of the vehicle. In that case, it will not be accepted.
  • After acceptance of the vehicle donation, donors are provided instructions for processing the vehicle's title. Assistance is also available if the vehicle's title cannot be located. At the end of the online vehicle donation system, donors can print forms to complete the process.
  • Arrangements are then made to have the title processed and the donor is contacted to coordinate vehicle and key pick up by a fully licensed and insured member of Advanced Remarketing Services's network of service providers.
  • The donated vehicle is processed and sold on behalf on Hanley Center.
  • Donors receive an acknowledgement letter thanking them for their support and providing vehicle donation information. This letter may be used as a receipt for tax deduction purposes, if the donor itemizes deductions*.
  • The net proceeds generated by your car donation are directed to Hanley Center to provide treatment for addiction to those in the community who otherwise can not afford it.

* Hanley Center is a nonprofit organization. If you itemize deductions on your income tax return, it may be possible to claim a deduction for your car donation. In general, donors who itemize their taxes may deduct the fair market value of any donated car up to $499. If your vehicle sells for more than $500, you may deduct the full selling price. You will receive the appropriate receipt from Hanley Center for your car donation. For more information, see IRS Publication 4303, A Donor's Guide to Vehicle Donations, at the IRS Web site and consult with your own tax adviser.