Selling you car can be a difficult process. You may be emotionally attached to it, or you may be waiting for a decent offer. This can take months. You have to bear the maintenance and insurance costs while your car sits unused. In such cases, consider donating your vehicle to a charity.The process is much simpler, and your car will be put to good use. Here are some benefits of vehicle donation. Support others If your vehicle is still useable, the charity you are donating it to can make great use of it. The vehicle can come in handy to serve the charity’s mission. They can use it to take people to their appointments, deliver food to the needy, or take kids out for recreational purposes. Based on these criteria, you can select a charity that serves children, veterans, or local residents. Save money You will still have to pay maintenance costs for your unused car. Although your car is important, if it is unused for long periods, you are unnecessarily paying money so that it is ensured at all times. Moreover, vehicles that have not been running for a considerable time tend to cost more in maintenance than the ones being used. If you decide to donate your vehicle to a charitable organization as a donation, you save on maintenance and insurance costs. Be a part of a good cause After some years, most vehicles stop delivering the driving experience you've always expected. Repairing your car can be a tedious task. You might have to keep your car at the mechanic's for an extended period of time. This can further inflate your expenses. Vehicle donation makes it easier to part with your car by passing them on to people that have better use for them. You can rest assured that your vehicle is being put to use for a good cause. Gain tax benefits If you are donating your vehicle to a registered and recognized charity, you can even gain some tax benefits. If an organization is registered under section 501(c)(3), it is considered a non-profit organization. Donating to such charities makes you eligible to claim tax benefits when filing your returns. This lowers the tax you pay by a considerable amount. Free towing Towing away your car can be a hassle if you're trying to get rid of it. If you've been delaying to sell your car due to towing, vehicle donation is the perfect solution for you. Most charities that you donate to would willingly have the vehicle picked up and towed for free. However, this charge would later be deducted from the vehicle’s value. This deduction will reflect in the tax benefit that you can claim. Easier than selling If you're looking to sell your car, you will have to post hundreds of ads for it. This can be a lengthy and time-consuming wait. The process is done away with if you donate your car to a charity instead. Moreover, you don't need to assess potential buyers too. All you need to do is select a charity of your choice, fill in your details, and that's it. You will also be saved from having to bargain with numerous people and having to be a part of an equally huge number of showings.