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What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of Your Worn-out Boat | Veteran Car Donations
January 8, 2024

Boat Disposal Options

What’s the Best Way to Get Rid of Your Worn-out Boat? When you first invested in your faithful sea companion, the last thing on your mind was probably, “How will I dispose of this beauty someday?” Unfortunately, boats — like all good things in life — have an expiration date. When that sad day comes, ...
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Why Is the Trade-In Value of Your Car Lower Than Its Market Value | Veteran Car Donations
December 31, 2023

Why Is the Trade-In Value of Your Car Lower Than Its Market Value?

The Answer Will Enlighten You! Your beloved car has been with you through thick and thin, witnessed your passionate car karaoke sessions, accompanied you on epic road trips, and served as your reliable means of getting around for years. Sadly, it’s now showing telltale signs of irreversible wear and tear, leaving you with no other ...
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Fair Market Value in a Nutshell | Veteran Car Donations
December 25, 2023

What Does ‘Fair Market Value’ Mean?

Everything You Need to Know About This Price Tag You’ve probably encountered the term “fair market value” before, but you didn’t pay much attention to it. Now that you’re planning to sell your beloved ride though, you’ve been hearing more and more about it. You feel compelled to do your research, thus leading you here. ...
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Everything You Should Know About This Tax Incentive | Veteran Car Donations
December 18, 2023

What Is a Tax Deduction?

Everything You Should Know About This Tax Incentive Understanding tax deductions doesn’t have to be like learning a new language. All you need to do is familiarize yourself with a few basic concepts and figure out how to make them work for you. And trust us, it’s worth it. After all, who wouldn’t want to ...
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Guide to Locating Your Boat’s Hull Identification Number | Veteran Car Donations
December 11, 2023

How to Locate Your Boat’s Hull ID

A Guide to Locating Your Boat’s Hull Identification Number If you’ve ever found yourself puzzled over the Hull Identification Number (HIN) of your vessel, you’re not alone. This unique serial number, much like a car’s VIN, is full of essential information. Knowing how to locate and interpret this number can make your boating life a ...
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HIN Your Boat’s Social Security Number | Veteran Car Donations
December 5, 2023

What Is a HIN?

HIN: Your Boat’s Social Security Number If you’re a boat owner (or just an avid boater), you’ve probably seen some sort of a character code on the hull of your vessel. That would be your hull identification number or HIN for short. Now, you might be wondering, “What exactly is a HIN? What’s its purpose?” ...
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All You Need to Know About Your Car’s VIN
November 29, 2023

What Is a VIN?

All You Need to Know About Your Car’s VIN So, you’ve got a car. You know its make, model, and perhaps even its fuel consumption. But how much do you know about that string of numbers and letters that make little sense to most of us but is actually the life story of your car ...
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Donate a Car Without Current Insurance | Veteran Car Donations
November 27, 2023

Can I Donate a Car Without Current Insurance?

Wondering Whether a Charity Will Accept It? You’ve got this car, perhaps it’s an old buddy that has been with you through thick and thin, or maybe it’s just a rusty heap you inherited from your departed aunt. Regardless, it’s been sitting in your driveway, taking up space, and has somehow become the neighborhood cat’s ...
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Donate a Car Without Registration Paperwork | Veteran Car Donations
November 22, 2023

Can I Donate a Car Without Registration Paperwork?

No Registration? No Problem! So, you’ve finally decided to get rid of your worn-out car, and you’re doing it in the easiest and most meaningful way ever — you’re donating it to charity. But now, you just realized one thing that might make it impossible for you to give it away: You lost your registration ...
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November 15, 2023

Why Donate Your Vehicle Series: Makes Local Community a Better Place

4 Ways Your Car Donation Can Impact People’s Lives If you care about your community, one of the best ways to show it is by donating whatever you can afford to a local charity that serves the less fortunate. For instance, if you have a car that you no longer need, you can hand it ...
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