The easiest way to learn about vehicle donation programs is through advertisements. A federal report showed that most Americans who donate used vehicles first learned about car donations through promotions by charities. Generally, people can call an advertised number. They will reach the charity or a fundraiser working on behalf of the charity. Potential donors should be prepared to answer detailed questions about the vehicle, including make, model, year and condition. Often the charity or fundraiser will go to the donor's house or business to collect the auto donation.


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The first step to making a New York car donation is locating your vehicle title. If you lost the title, you will have to contact the New York Department of Motor Vehicles to replace it. You cannot make a qualified car donation to a charity without transferring the title. If the used vehicle is at least eight years old and worth less then $1,250, you will need to fill out a special form -- Form MV35 -- with the New York Department of Motor Vehicles. To replace the lost title or access the form, go to the DMV's Web site: www.nydmv.state.ny.us


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The Charities Review Council of Minnesota offers a free comprehensive guide to making a Minnesota car donation. The 60-year-old council's mission is to help Minnesota donors make informed giving decisions. The council's Web site provides a list of charities that it reviewed for their auto donation program. If you plan to make a Minnesota car donation, go to the Web site www.smartgivers.org and click on the charity name for the council's review. The listing has the chartity's name, the dropoff location for the donation, and how the charity uses the proceeds. Contact phone numbers are included for more information about the various Minnesota auto donation programs.


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To make a Minnesota car donation you first will need the title of your car, which will be transferred over to the charity. If you cannot find the title, you will have to apply for a new one with the Minnesota Department of Motor Vehicles. Go to the Minnesota DMV Web site: dutchelm.dps.state.mn.us/dvsinfo/mainframepublic.asp


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