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Car Placement and the Good Neighbor Garage
Rather than a luxury, transportation by car is often a necessity. Transportation is a significant barrier to low-income families in becoming self-sufficient. With mechanical expertise from Addison Auto Center, the Good Neighbor Garage is able to provide low-income families with reliable transportation.
The Good Neighbor Garage is a vehicle ownership program designed to help low-income individuals overcome transportation barriers and maximize employment opportunities. The GNG strives to promote self reliance and the development of a productive work force by providing dependable cars at affordable terms to qualifying applicants.
For further information about Good Neighbor Garage, please visit www.goodneighborgarage.com
The Good Neighbor Garage:
- Receives donated cars in good condition
- Repairs donated cars, if necessary
- Places donated cars with low-income families
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why should I give my car to the GNG and not to one of the other charities requesting car donations?
The GNG provides the donated cars to people who have done through a screening process to verify that they need a car in order to work and gain economic self-sufficiency. Other charities pass donated cars along to wholesalers to sell them for parts and use those profits to support other charitable work.
How do I know that my car will be accepted by GNG?
We accept most cars. Call us! 303-296-2990
How much will I be able to deduct from my taxes?
If you plan to deduct over $500, you will be allowed a deduction in the gross selling price of the vehicle. If your vehicle is used in the GNG car placement program, you may deduct fair market value. Upon transfer of your donation, you will receive a receipt, and an envelope will be sent to you within 30 days of the sale or program determination. This envelope will contain all the required IRS information and forms.
How do I determine the market value of my car?
Go to www.nada.com or www.kellybluebook.com to find out how much your car is worth. Then, make a realistic assessment of the repairs you know should be made to your car to make it safe and drivable for a new owner. Your own mechanic might help you with this.
What if my car is worth $5,000 or more?
Vehicles of greater value must be appraised by a dealership and IRS Form 8282 must be filled out by the dealer.
Will the IRS honor the entire amount of vehicle's valuation?
Yes, in all probability the IRS will accept a reasonable valuation. However, if you have questions about establishing a value for your car, we suggest that you consult your tax advisor and Form 8282 "Noncash Charitable Contributions? and Publication 561 "Determining the Value of Donated Property".
Why is now a good time to donate my vehicle?
Recently many car donors have told us that new and used car dealers are passing up on trade-ins because the market is now flooded with used cars, mostly leased vehicles being returned to dealers for sale.
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Addison Auto Repair & Body Shop
2005 South Holly Street • Denver, CO 80222 • 303-691-9484