There can be a lot of problems that can come with leaving a car sitting on your property. Whether you have a car in good running condition or you have one that already has mechanical issues, leaving it sitting in the yard can lead to issues you'll read about below. Instead of leaving the car sitting, you can donate it to a veteran's charity. Here is more on why you don't want to leave a car sitting and why a veteran's charity can be the answer regarding what to do with the car:
Problems that come with leaving a car sitting on your property
Leaving a working car sitting—When you leave a car that has no mechanical issues sitting in the yard, it can end up being damaged. You may think it will be safe sitting there. However, more pests will be attracted to the car the longer it is not used. Spiders can end up infesting the interior of the car. Other pests, like mice, rats, birds, and others can end up in the motor area, where they can chew and destroy things like the wiring, hoses, belts, and more. A car that runs can be turned into one that no longer does because you left it sitting on the property.
Leaving a non-working car sitting—If you leave a car that doesn't run, then it may violate your homeowner's association's (HOA) regulations and this means you may be sent a letter letting you know that you need to have it moved, or you can start being fined for the duration of time it's left there. Also, if you don't have an HOA, then your neighbors may still complain to the city, and you may still receive a letter depending on the city you live in. You can end up getting a lot of complaints from neighbors who are tired of looking at it. Plus, it can also become a home for pests which can cause them to be closer to your home, increasing the chances of them coming inside.
Benefits of donating your car to a veteran's charity
One of the great things about donating your car to a veteran's charity is that they will come out to pick the car up from your home. This means you can have it removed from your property without needing to pay to have it towed, or worrying about all the other things involved. The charity will come to get it and bring all the necessary paperwork with them.
Another benefit of donating the car is that you will be given a tax-deductible receipt. You will be able to use that in order for you to claim a nice-sized deduction on your taxes.
There is a great feeling that comes with donating to a worthy cause. So, when you donate your car to a veteran's charity, you can feel good about doing so.
Contact a local charity to learn more about car donations for veterans.
Share18 August 2022
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