Cars for Kids
June 4, 2008
I wish someone could explain to me what’s driving the huge marketing push behind groups touting the tax benefits of donating cars to charity. One of the biggest advertisers, I think, is the American Children’s Society, Inc. I can’t seem to escape the ads, whether it be morning drive time radio, highway billboards and newspaper print. I hate to be the cynic, but someone has got to be making money here — given what seems to be the enormous ad sums being spent.
Sean: The proliferation of “non-profits” accepting used cars could be a front for foreign governments or companies who are taking advantage of the soaring prices for the scrap metal and car parts. They understand the value which few US companies do.
Just donated a 1984 VW Rabbit to Kars for Kids and felt like they were a suspect operation.
Rick Anderson