Does my car have to be registered?
No, but you must be the legal titleholder.
What if I lost the title?
You must obtain the title prior to donating it. Contact
your local DMV to obtain a duplicate title.
Where do I sign my title?
Our driver will instruct you of the proper place to sign
your title. You may have to sign a power of attorney
authorizing us to transfer it. Our driver will let you
know what is required or call our toll free number (888-WAPS-123)
to speak our representative.
What kind of paperwork will I receive?
You will receive a tow receipt when the vehicle is picked
up. Thirty days after the vehicle is sold, you will receive
an acknowledgement. If your vehicle sells for OVER $500
you will receive IRS Form 1098 B & C.
How much can I take for my donation?
Effective 2005, if the value of the vehicle is over $500,
the taxpayer is limited to deduct the amount for which
the vehicle sold. In such a case you will receive a Form
1098 B & C within 30 days of sale. If the vehicle
sells for under $500 you will not receive IRS forms as
you are not required to file them for vehicle donations
up to $500. Please consult your tax advisor to determine
your benefit or for additional information, (visit the
IRS website) at http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/n-05-44.pdf
.
What will happen to my vehicle?
Your vehicle will be picked up by one of our courteous
drivers and sold at auction. Cars are usually sold within
30 days of pick up. Some vehicles may take longer.
Is there a tow fee?
No. If you are out of our towing range, we can offer you
the option to drop the vehicle off at our auction house
at your convenience.
Are all cars sold at auction?
No. Occasionally, cars that are donated do not sell at
auction. In those cases, the vehicles are sold for scrap
metal.
Will I be notified when it sells?
Yes. If the vehicle sells for over $500 you will receive
IRS Form 1098 B & C. If not, you will simply receive
an acknowledgement as required by the IRS.
How soon can my vehicle be picked up?
Vehicles are picked up at a time that is convenient for
you. Our representative will take all pertinent information
regarding your donation, and forward it to our tow company.
They will call you within 24 hours to set up an appointment.
If you have not been called within 24 hours, please call
888-WAPS-123.
What vehicles do you accept?
We take cars, boats (if they are on a trailer), motor homes,
trucks, motorcycles (if they are operational), farm equipment,
and recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, jet ski,
etc.) Call our representative to find out if your vehicle
qualifies.
Why Donate?
There are several great reasons, like:
1. You don't want to worry about selling your vehicle.
2. It is too expensive to repair your vehicle.
4. You don't trust your car to be safe on the road.
5. You need a tax write-off.