To keep our operating costs as low as possible, DONATE A CAR prefers to respond to all enquiries via email in the first instance. If your question is not answered here, please use the form at the bottom of this page to contact us.
1. How do I donate an item?
Step 1: Complete the DONATION FORM which provides us with all the information we need to progress your gift. When selecting your preferred charity please confirm their charity DGR status (see question #12). If you do not wish to nominate your own charity, DONATE A CAR will select one on your behalf.
Step 2: Once we receive your form, we forward it to Pickles Auctions who will contact you to organise a collection day and time suitable to you.
Step 3: When the carrier collects your item, he/she may provide you with collection confirmation.
Step 4: The donated item will be delivered to the auction house for assessment, along with the appropriate documentation to enable the item to be disposed of.
Step 5: In due course, your nominated charity will issue you with a donation receipt.
2. What types of vehicles can I donate?
You can donate just about any vehicle: automobiles, trucks, motorcycles, vans, commercial vehicles, jet skis, snowmobiles, caravans, motor homes, buses, trailers and boats.
While we are called DONATE A CAR, we do accept artwork subject to condition and location. Donated artwork will be sold through Pickles Auctions to achieve the best possible outcome.
4. Do I need to own the item I wish to donate?
Yes. You must have or be able to get clear title, meaning you own the item. Also, the item must not be encumbered in anyway - there can’t be any money owing on the item. It is best that you de-register the vehicle and/or remove the plates.
5. Does my vehicle need to be in working condition?
No, the vehicle does not need to be in working condition. DONATE A CAR accepts most vehicles running or not, except where the value of the item is less than the cost of towing. If you have a boat on a trailer but you aren’t sure if the motor goes, just include that information on the DONATION FORM so we can assess it accurately.
6. Where do you accept donations from?
DONATE A CAR accepts donations from anywhere in Australia, although this is subject to the availability and viability of collecting the item. In some cases, the cost to collect and sell your item may outweigh the overall benefit to charity and in those cases we may decline your offer.
7. How do you determine the value of my donation?
DONATE A CAR currently disposes of items is through Pickles Auctions. The value of your item will be the amount it earns from a completed sale/auction. In some cases the item may have no real value and we may decline your offer in this instance to negate any possible costs to other parties. DONATE A CAR does not set reserve prices unless advised by Pickles Auctions to do so.
8. Can I stipulate a sale price for my item?
No. We rely on the auction house to obtain the best possible price for the item and the market dictates the end result. By submitting the DONATION FORM you acknowledge and agree that DONATE A CAR is unable to guarantee a price and that we cannot interfere with due process or manipulate the market or process in any way. We encourage you consider your options before submitting the DONATION FORM.
9. Is there any cost to me?
10. Are there any other fees?
Whilst there is no cost to you the donor, there are other fees which are covered by the sale or waived by the auction house. These can include but are not limited to:
Vehicles - the cost of towing, REVS, detailing, auction listing fees and commission.
Other items - the cost of collection, auction listing fees and commission.
11. What charity will benefit from my donation?
You have the opportunity to nominate your chosen charity to benefit from your donation. All you need to do is nominate them on the DONATION FORM. If you don’t have a charity of choice, leave that section blank and we will nominate a worth charity on your behalf.
12. Is my donation tax deductible?
To receive a donation receipt, the charity you nominate must be a deductible gift recipient (DGR) - you can confirm this on ABN Lookup. To understand the personal benefits and how this suits your own position, we recommend you consult your tax advisor or accountant.
QUICK REFERENCE: What does the ATO consider to be a gift?
For a donor to claim a tax deduction for a gift it must: be truly a gift; be made to a deductible gift recipient (DGR); be a gift of money or property that is covered by a gift type; and comply with any relevant gift conditions.
For deductions: claims are made in the tax return for the income year in which the gift is made; certain claims can be spread over a period of up to five years; the amount that is deductible for the gift is subject to special rules; the claim cannot add to or create a tax loss; donors need to keep records; and there may be other income tax consequences (including capital gains and decline in value).
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