Included Below Are Some Questions You Can Ask When Donating Your Car:

Is the organization’s name familiar or is it a name that just doesn’t sound quite right?
Is the organization local?
Is the organization an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) non-profit? If they answer yes, ask for their federal identification number.
Do they have a web site?
What happens to the vehicle after it is donated?
What percentage of the vehicle’s proceeds actually goes toward mission work?
Is the mission work local or in another state or country?
Is the title signed over to the charity’s name?