Valentine’s Day is a great time to show love. This year, on top of your usual plans, spread the joy of a valentine to local kids facing critical illnesses. If you have an unwanted car you’ve been looking to either sell or scrap, Wheels For Wishes has a way for you to make Valentine’s Day […]
The end of the year is only a few days away, but there's still plenty of time to make your last minute car donation! If you planned on making a car donation this year but never got around to it, now is your chance to get that crossed off your list.
As the day after Thanksgiving, Black Friday, kicks off the shopping and spending spirit heading into the holiday season, Giving Tuesday starts the charitable season in the U.S. This year, on Nov. 28, you can join the Giving Tuesday movement by donating to charity. With so many great local charities and volunteering opportunities available you […]
When winter comes, your storage space gets tighter. Perhaps you have to store your boat, your summer car or your motorcycle. On top of that, you would generally prefer to have your daily car in a warm garage rather than sitting in the cold. Storing your extra vehicles for the entire winter can be a […]
September 5 is International Day of Charity! The world is full of incredible charities, benefiting many important causes. Some accept monetary donations, some accept volunteer time and some accept items to support them. If you are looking to make a difference this International Day of Charity, it can be hard to know how and where […]
Did you know that September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month? Each year, more than 15,000 children under the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer. A childhood cancer diagnosis is devastating to the entire family. Over the past few decades, research and treatments have improved significantly, increasing the childhood cancer survival rate to around 80 […]
Every year when August rolls around, kids are getting anxious to get back to school and see all their friends. For some, it is their freshman year of college and they are trying to figure out what they should bring to school and what should be left behind. A lot of the things that are […]
Summer always seems to go by faster each year. We're already into August, which means that its time to think about your end-of-summer plans. Maybe you have one last boat, RV or motorcycle trip planned for the season. Or perhaps you haven't even took your seasonal vehicle out of the shed yet this summer. If […]
If you’re looking for ways to give back to Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana this August, we have two great ideas for you. Aug. 14 will be the BIG Wish Gala in Kentucky and Aug. 16 will be the NEO Comic Con Charity Raffle in Ohio. Both events will benefit Make-A-Wish Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.
If you have an unwanted vehicle taking up space in your garage, driveway, shed, or other storage space, you can donate your car and let it become a wish for a child with a critical illness. This Independence Day, celebrate the great feeling of knowing that your donated vehicle will help to grant the wish of a local child in your community. Donate your car to Wheels For Wishes, benefiting Make-A-Wish, and help to bring hope, strength, and joy into the lives of children who need it most.
When you have an older car with too many problems to fix, you are often stuck with a tough decision. Is it better to try selling the car or fix it up so you can continue driving it? Or is it better to just scrap it in order to get rid of it quickly? There […]
May is graduation season. Finals are over, the caps have been thrown, and maybe you're even moving somewhere for a great job you have lined up. Something that might not have crossed your mind is what to do with the old car that got you through college. If you're like most college students, your car […]
Vehicle titles often create a lot of confusion when it comes to buying, selling, inheriting or donating a car. Titles are legal documents, meaning that you may void your title and need to obtain a duplicate copy from the DMV if you fill anything out incorrectly. Because no one wants another reason to wait at the DMV, it's important to do your research before filling out or signing your car title.
In the last few months, Wheels For Wishes has grown to add seven new chapters. You can now donate your car to benefit Make-A-Wish Tri-Counties, Kansas, East Tennessee, Arizona, Connecticut, Michigan and Mid-Atlantic. This will allow even more people to get involved with the Wheels For Wishes mission: to help kids throughout the U.S. have a chance at a happy and fulfilling childhood.
Today is Tax Day! With taxes on everyone's mind, we thought it would be the perfect time to highlight the best ways you can claim a tax deduction or credit with your vehicle. You might not think it's possible to get a tax deduction of any kind from your car, but there are more ways than you think!
Many people have plans to someday donate their old car, boat or motorcycle to charity. But how do you know when the best time to donate is? Giving up your car can be a tough decision even if you know it will help a cause you care about. To help with the sometimes difficult decision of when to donate a car, we've put together this simple guide.
When most people think of car donations, a four door sedan is usually the first thing that comes to mind. However, there are countless types of vehicles that can be donated! In general, if you have a vehicle with wheels, car donation charities will accept them.
May is American Bike Month—the perfect time to examine bikes vs. cars. If you are thinking of making an eco-friendly switch to biking, you can be even more eco-friendly by recycling your car!
A lot of people wonder if their car can be donated. In most cases, the answer is yes! People have many reasons for donating a vehicle, and each person's situation is different. If you have a car you don't want for any reason, consider donating it to a charity like Wheels For Wishes. Many people have found it much easier and more beneficial to donate a car versus sell it.
Today is the official start of spring! If you like to kick off spring by getting some cleaning done around the house, then you're among the 72 percent of American households that participate in Spring Cleaning, according to the American Cleaning Institute. The most common areas to tackle during spring cleaning are windows, blinds, closets and drawers.
