Ask the f-list: Virginia vehicle donations?

[geekchick]

The HOA is planning on towing my old Protege on Sunday unless it's inspected and the tags are renewed by then; seeing as how the car doesn't actually start at the moment, I don't think that's going to happen. Sadly, I've pretty much come to the conclusion that the best approach is either to donate it or scrap it because the cost of a storage unit plus whatever it's going to cost to get it repaired is going to be more than the car is worth at this point. Does anyone have experience donating a non-running car? Would you recommend any particular organization? I don't need the write-off since I don't itemize, but it was my first car of my own and I'd prefer it go to someone who could use the money from parting it out or whatever. *sniff* For that matter, if any of y'all think you want a 1996 Protege for parts or a project (it needs serious engine work at a minimum), let me know and you're welcome to it.

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[easy-living.livejournal.com]

Well, Melwood has a phone number for vehicle donations - might be worth giving them (or whoever you choose) a call and seeing if they could pick it up tomorrow.

Here's the Melwood info - phonelines are open till 7pm tonight.

Simply call our toll free number 1-877-MELWOOD (1-877-635-9663) with the year, make and model of your vehicle, the general condition, the vehicle identification number, and with title and lien in hand. We will handle the rest.

[geekchick]

I called them after I posted the previous comment; they don't pick up on the weekends at all, and it usually takes 2-5 business days.