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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[hammercock.livejournal.com]

My employer doesn't make a big noise about it, but will take donations of vehicles. I'm not sure if they absolutely have to be running, though. If you are interested in donating to UUSC, let me know and I'll give you the info.

[geekchick]

My biggest problem is going to be timing. The car essentially has to be gone sometime tomorrow, and at 4:30 on Friday afternoon I suspect that's going to be difficult to arrange with a charity.