What do we think of this??

[mickle]

http://www.giveacar.co.uk/

 

[bikepete]

Gromit used them just a few days ago to give away her expired Punto to benefit Shelter. They picked it up free as arranged and did proper paperwork etc so all seems good.

Not sure if they'll give/have given any feedback as to how much money went to the charity... Gromit should be online later to confirm...

 

[Globalti]

It might work in Britain because nobody has any use for our old RHD cars. However most of Europe sends its old cars to Africa, there are even special RO-RO ships shuttling between Rotterdam and African coastal cities like Lagos, full of old Mercedes, Peugeots, Hondas and Toyotas. A "tukunbo" European car has a much greater social prestige than a new assembled in Africa or Brazil car.

 

[Bimble]

I wondered what their angle was - most of these schemes have one - and they appear to take 25% of the sale price of the vehicle for themselves.

I suppose they have running costs, but that's quite a chunk to take away from the end-point charity don't you think? Especially as they don't appear to do anything other than contact the salvage operator on your behalf. The salvage company seems to do all the work.

Sorry, that's a bit synical of me but there are so many charities now with large-scale 'overheads' that I tend to start by looking for their angle before even looking at what they 'sell' you as their end-aims.

I suppose I shouldn't knock it if someone gets the benefit.

 

[the snail]

I suppose I shouldn't knock it if someone gets the benefit.

Same as chuggers in the street, commercial companies which take a cut out of your donations. The charities do benefit, but if you want to donate to a charity, give direct to the charity so they get all the benefit.
I signed up with a chugger, then found out that your first year's donations all go to the chugging co. and if you cancel your direct debit before 1 yr the charity get's nothing. But these schemes generate money for charities, for no outlay. Your money your choice I suppose.

 

[mgarl10024]

Same as chuggers in the street, commercial companies which take a cut out of your donations. The charities do benefit, but if you want to donate to a charity, give direct to the charity so they get all the benefit.
I signed up with a chugger, then found out that your first year's donations all go to the chugging co. and if you cancel your direct debit before 1 yr the charity get's nothing. But these schemes generate money for charities, for no outlay. Your money your choice I suppose.

I was very surprised when a chappy called at my house from Cancer Research UK. He said that he'd been "motivated by personal experience" and this is a charity I'd like to help.
He then let it slip that he was PAID to be there. Maybe naive on my part, but I expected collectors "motivated by personal experience" to be there for free. He defended it by saying how studies show pound for pound it's the most effective form of collection, but I couldn't help thinking that given that he was looking for £2/month, that every hour (even at minimum wage) he was burning through 3 houses worth.

 

[Piemaster]

Very tempting to give them a ring on behalf of a few neighbours.
Doubt the neighbours would appreciate my helping them out though.