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How do I sign the title over to Good News Garage?
Once Good News Garage has said we will accept your donated car, truck or van we will need your vehicle’s title. Vehicles over 15 years-old do not need a title in Vermont to be donated. If you cannot find your title contact the Department of Motor Vehicle in your state for instructions on how to get a replacement title.
Signing your title is very easy and simple.
This is what you need to do.
On the back of title “name/s” line write GOOD NEWS GARAGE, we will fill in address.
All parties on the front of the title must sign on back of title, under “(1) Assignment of title/ownership” section, “Seller’s signature” line. Please sign your name exactly as it appears on the title (if you have changed your name, sign as written on front.)
That's it! Please do not fill out anything else.
If you are mailing your title and keys to Good News Garage please put them in a padded envelope and include separate piece of paper with your phone number where we can reach you during the day.
If we are picking up your vehicle please make sure to removal personal items. Remember to take out your garage door opener and go through the glove compartment. Remove insurance and registration information, we don’t need them.
If you have any manuals or repair records for our mechanics, kindly place them
on the front passenger seat.
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Does Good News Garage take cars over 10 years old?
Yes. Good News Garage accepts donated vehicles over 10 years old. Body damage, length of time a car has been sitting unused and towing distance are more of a concern.
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How does the tax deduction work?
If we use your donated car, truck or van in our program(s), you can take the fair market value from the Kelly Blue Book, NADA, or Edmunds. Our "Tax Advantage" page has links to all 3 of these. If we sell your car at auction you can take the amount we sold the car for. We will send you a letter in 6-8 weeks letting you know what we did with your car, truck or minivan. Keep this letter if you plan on taking your vehicle donation as a tax deduction.
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How does the donation process work?
You can submit this Vehicle Donation form online or call Good News Garage toll-free during normal business hours at 1-877-GIVE-AUTO that's 877-448-3288. A staff member can take your vehicles information. Our mechanic will look over the information and a staff member will call you and let you know if Good News Garage can use your vehicle. If we can't use it we will give you the phone number for a place that will. If we do accept it we will make arrangements with you to get your car.
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How long does the donation process take?
If you live close to one of the Good News Garage office where your vehicle is being donated and you can deliver it, the process can take as little as an hour. If your donated vehicle has to be towed a long distance and you have to mail your title and keys. The process could take 1-2 weeks.
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What if the vehicle I want to donate is not registered?
This is not a problem. Good News Garage has dealer plates to pick up donated vehicles that are not registered or we can tow the vehicle at no charge to the donor.
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Do all cars donated go to a family in need?
We do our best to use as many donated vehicles in our program(s) as we can. Some vehicles are not a good fit for a low-income family or would be too expensive for us to repair. Those that go to auction are extremely important in helping us cover the cost of running our program(s).
